{"id":3224,"date":"2019-08-28T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belindalansleyphotography.co.nz\/?p=3224"},"modified":"2019-08-28T14:01:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:01:11","slug":"how-to-paint-a-photography-backdrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belindalansleyphotography.co.nz\/2019\/08\/28\/how-to-paint-a-photography-backdrop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to paint a photography backdrop!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s easy to paint a photography backdrop!<\/h4>\n

Over winter I made two double sided photography backdrops to challenge myself. \u00a0One day I was on Facebook when one of those dreaded ads appeared. \u00a0However this one looked interesting. \u00a0It was a free backdrop making class by two lovely Swedish people. \u00a0To see their website visit Make Backdrop<\/a>. \u00a0They do a yearly bootcamp with free video tutorials to get you started.<\/p>\n

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Getting started<\/h5>\n

As usual I was dragging my feet to make my first backdrop. \u00a0My main problem was finding suitable material for the job and then there was the sizing. \u00a0So many different sizes of backdrop I could make using drop cloths from the hardware shop. \u00a0I ended up going to Mitre 10 Mega and buying some 3 metre by 1.5m dropcloths.<\/p>\n

Size of cloth<\/h5>\n

My verdict on the sizing is that they are great for child shots and portraits with one to two people full length. \u00a0If you are just doing waste up, they work for as many people as you can squish together in 3 metres, so that would be a medium sized family squashed up and hugging each other.<\/p>\n

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Texture of cloth.<\/h5>\n

I ended up with Wagner brand drop cloths. \u00a0They are a kind of canvas – but quite soft. \u00a0I ironed them first to take out the creases. \u00a0Nothing worse than a creasy backdrop. \u00a0I tried other methods to remove creases but ironing was the best. \u00a0I HATE ironing so put the TV on to help me. \u00a0If you find me ironing it’s like finding an endangered animal.<\/p>\n

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A space to paint.<\/h5>\n

I used the garage floor for painting. \u00a0This hacked off the husband big time. \u00a0The car had to sit on the driveway for several days as I waited for paint to dry. \u00a0We had had some crime around our area so I wouldn’t suggest doing this in winter if you can’t have your car out on the driveway. \u00a0I was a little worried and every morning would check to see if the car was still there. \u00a0Luckily we had no problems<\/p>\n

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Watching paint dry<\/h5>\n

My number one tip is don’t attempt this in winter. \u00a0Never attempt in winter! \u00a0I was literally watching paint dry and it took AGES! \u00a0Days in fact for some of the primer layers to dry.<\/p>\n

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How to do it!<\/h5>\n

Anyway here is my step by step guide to painting a backdrop in ten easy steps.<\/p>\n

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  1. Buy the correct sized backdrop for your needs (see above for details)<\/li>\n
  2. Lay on a plastic sheet on a flat floor somewhere where you don’t care about paint flying.<\/li>\n
  3. Don’t bother trying to stick the canvas down like all the tutorials you read. \u00a0It won’t work. \u00a0I tried. \u00a0I failed.<\/li>\n
  4. Buy white primer or a different coloured primer to paint both sides of the canvas with a roller. \u00a0Do several coats.<\/li>\n
  5. Flick droplets of the colours you want all over the canvas using a paint brush. \u00a0The paint I used was from test pots and I diluted with 50% water to help it flick.<\/li>\n
  6. Use three colours – two light and one dark, or whatever you want to do.<\/li>\n
  7. Once you have flicked the two lighter colours, use a very slightly damp roller to roll them a bit over the canvas.<\/li>\n
  8. Flick the final dark colour around the outside edges and roller it around the edges like my video shows. \u00a0This makes a vignette.<\/li>\n
  9. Roller a bit more to make sure no white is left, but not too much so you lose the texture.<\/li>\n
  10. Paint your next backdrop on the other side to save money and storage space!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To learn more go to www.makebackdrop.com<\/p>\n

    The final backdrops<\/h5>\n

    Here are pictures of my final backdrops. My favourite is my “mouldy backdrop” as my daughter Maia called it. \u00a0It is a lovely green grey but sometimes appears blue like blue cheese! \u00a0LOL! \u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

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    My denim backdrop is my second favourite. \u00a0So so versatile. \u00a0I can use it for a teen shoot in jeans, an edgy adult shoot and also a fine art portrait with beautiful dresses. \u00a0Yay!<\/p>\n

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    My pink rust backdrop is great for a fun shoot.<\/p>\n

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    And finally I wasn’t sure if this backdrop works or not. \u00a0It’s one out of the box, but my children think it looks like stars and won’t let me paint over it. \u00a0Got to love children and their imaginations. \u00a0I’m keeping it at the moment but not sure how many times I will use it!<\/p>\n

    Now it’s your turn to paint a backdrop. \u00a0Please comment below with your own creations. \u00a0I’d love to see them!<\/p>\n

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