A Photographers Best Friend – The Digital Photography Background
The ability to use a digital photography background is one of – if not THE biggest benefit of the digital revolution.
Back in the olden days of film, when you wanted a specific type of background, you were pretty much limited to painted backdrops or actually going on location. Changing a background was very difficult.
Typically, if you wanted to do a simple touch up – for example, remove a trash can from behind your subject – it would involve actually going onto the negative and physically painting it out. It was the same with facial touch-ups.
Doing this seamlessly took a real talent.
Since the negatives were so small, this was a very difficult task and few photographers had the skill to do it well – or even at all. Thus, they wound up paying professional retouchers to do the work. Not a happy scene.
The other alternative was to print the photo and then physically paint out the offending bit of background…on each individual print! Again, not so good. This too took artistic talent and took a lot of time!
The cutout…
The last method was to take a sharp knife or razor blade and cut your model out of the photo and paste them into a picture of the scene you wanted. This never looked right and could be spotted as phony a mile away!
So, to get around that, photographers had to invest literally thousands of dollars in physical sets, props, painted backdrops, etc. – plus have a place to store them. This made operating a studio a necessity. It is very difficult to lug those backdrops and props around and having the client come to you is the only real option.
Plus, they were expensive!
For example, if we want a photo of a baby, sitting in an antique washtub, against a mottled brown and tan “Old Masters” background…it used to be that we would have to buy the “Old Masters” hand painted canvas background.
They go for around a $1000 each for a really good one. Then we would have to buy an antique washtub. If we could even locate one, we could expect to pay $50 – $100.
All of this outlay was before we even found out that the baby is terrified of washtubs and screamed throughout the entire session.
Enter the digital photography background!
Now, for just a couple bucks we can buy dozens of digital backdrops! Basically, what a digital photography background is, is a photograph of a background or a prop stored on a CD.
Now for $20 or $30 we buy a CD with digital photos of dozens of “Old Masters” backdrops, another CD holds dozens of different styles of antique washtubs.
Then we open them up in Photoshop or Gimp, digitally drop the washtub we like in front of the backdrop we like, add in a previously done shot of the baby and ta daaa! In a matter of just a couple minutes, we have our baby sitting in an antique washtub in front of an “Old Masters” backdrop.
No huge cash outlay, no struggling with props or storage, no need for a studio! The digital photography background puts brilliantly creative photography within reach of us all!
About the Author
I know how hard it can be to try and capture your creative vision with a camera, but if you really want to be creative you’ll need to learn a couple methods that work amazingly well…They are simple to pick up, work right away and don’t take any practice – you can read how to do it in my free ebook “Secrets To Creating Stunning Photos!” here: http://www.OnTargetPhotoTraining.com
Don’t give up hope, it’s NOT impossible. To learn how to put that elusive “WOW” factor into your photography – go here: http://www.OnTargetPhotoTraining.com
Backdrop Outlet’s Candy Canvas
|
|
Winter Wedding Photo Booth Backdrop $92.80 Breath life into your reception hall and the excitement of all your guests with our Winter Wedding Photo Booth Backdrop. With reception photo booths becoming the “go to” trend for brides and grooms everywhere, it’s important to create a scene that is both fun and stylish… which is why this custom, poly canvas backdrop is perfect for adding that extra special pop of personalized fun! With its sno… |
|
|
Bar Mitzvah Football Themed Photo Booth Backdrop $98.95 The crowd is sure to go wild at your son’s coming of age celebration with our Bar Mitzvah Football Themed Party Supplies! Inspired by fall’s finest and fashioned in a gridiron football theme, these rugged bar mitzvah supplies feature a “laces out” layout, free personalization and unique look! And because each touchdown worthy piece can be purchased separately, you’ll be able to mix and match accor… |
|
|
Mimas Drifts along in Its Orbit against the Azure Backdrop of Saturn’s Northern Latitudes. – 24H x 21W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
|
|
Two Prism 10×20′ 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrops and The Ravelli Full Size 10×12′ Background Stand Set $156.39 This Kit includes the following: 1 – Ravelli Full Size 10×12.3′ Background Stand Complete with Carry Bag 1 – Prism 10×20′ White 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrop With Carry Bag 1 – Prism 10×20′ Black 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrop With Carry Bag Ravelli Backdrop Stand |
|
|
SP2000 Backdrop Background Support Stand For Muslins, Scenic Backdrops and Chromakey Greenscreens or Bluescreens $69.95 Square Perfect is pleased to be the premier photo supplier on EBAY. We have combed the world over for the most robust, highest quality, full featured equipment. If you are seriously considering purchasing new equipment, look no further. Independent reviews show the quality of our products.Square Perfect has done it again. This top of the line backdrop support system is perfect for the professiona… |
|
|
DMKFoto Photographic Studio Muslin Background / Backdrop 6×9 ft W102 $17.50 This background as no loop. Like all the new style background, we recommend using a pair of spring clamps. With the clamps, you can create a pleasant draping effect…. |
|
|
New Backdrop Stand10×13 Muslin Black White Green Red Still Shot 2TM Professional Series 10′ x 13′ Cotton Muslin (Red Black Green and White) with Stand Genuine Still Shot 2 TM Equipment Factory Direct Professional Series Muslin Combo Set This COMBO SET is designed to save you money by combining 3 items into 1 shipment. And this kit is Awesome. Meaning we added 10′ x 13′ with this set. If the larger 10′ x 13′ muslins are preferred or to purchase in… |
|
|
Horses $60.00 No one has captured the affinity between people and horses better than Yann Arthus-Bertrand, revealing how closely the horse’s destiny is linked to that of mankind and the ways in which man has fashioned horses in accordance with his needs. This majestic volume shows horses as they really are–lively, high-spirited, mettlesome, animated, prancing, supple, and even ethereal. In situ photographs por… |
|
|
Square Perfect Photography Studio Lighting and Background Kit w/Muslin Backdrops $164.95 The Deluxe Muslin and Backdrop Support System is lightweight, heavy-duty and perfect for almost any application. Our top of the line backdrop support system is perfect for the professional who needs to set-up and tear down quickly, or for anyone who needs to be able to make the most of alimited studio space. Our support system is constructed from lightweight aluminum, yet is one of the most heavy duty backgroundsupport systems available. It comes complete with a one year factory warranty. We pride ourselves onproviding high quality materials and this support system is no exception. It has a stylish black enamel finish and is an extra sturdy support system for canvas backdrops, muslins or rollsof paper. Our tripod legs are specially designed with an extra widefootprint, so this is one of the most stable, portable stands on the market, and is so affordable it’s within the reach of photo hobbyists and pros alike. Take a look at the detail photos and you’ll see how durable and easy to use this stand really is. It extends to a height of 8 ft. 6 inches,collapses to 4 feet and the telescopic cross bar can extend to nearly 10′wide. Since it weighs only 14lbs and takes less than 5 minutes to set up, our background support system is the ultimate in portability and makes it the ideal solution for on-the-go wedding photographers, outdoor or on-location shoots or can help to complete your studio. It easily holds large muslins as well as heavy rolls of paper, yet folds down for easy storage. What makes the SquarePerfect muslin so special? Square Perfect only supplies the highest qualityportrait backgrounds. We believe the underlying fabric is the most importantpart of top quality background muslin. We have searched the world over andpartnered with a factory which utilizes the best cotton fabric available: it isheavy and durable. Every Muslin we sell is completely seamless and designedwith the photographer in mind. The seamless and anti-wrinkle characteristics ofour muslin m |
|
|
Square Perfect SP2750 Premium Photography Backdrop Stand For Background Muslins $129.95 The SP2750 Complete Professional Backdrop Support System is lightweight, heavy duty and extensible for almost any application. Everything is inlcuded to get you going! Our top of the line backdrop support system is perfect for the professional who needs to set-up and tear down quickly, or for anyone who needs to be able to make the most of a limited studio space. Our support system is constructed from lightweight aluminum, yet is one of the most heavy duty background support systems available. It comes complete with a one year factory warranty. We pride ourselves on providing high quality materials and this support sytem is no exception. It has a stylish black enamel finish and is an extra sturdy support system for canvas backdrops, muslins or rolls of paper. Our tripod legs are specially designed with an extra wide footprint, so this is one of the most stable, portable stands on the market, and is so affordable it’s within the reach of photo hobbyists and pros alike.Take a look at the detail photos and you’ll see how durable and easy to use this stand really is. It extends to a height of 8′6, collapses to 4′ and the telescopic cross bar can extend to 10′ wide. Since it weighs only 14 lbs and takes less than 5 minutes to set up, our background support system is the ultimate in portability and makes it the ideal solution for on-the-go wedding photographers, outdoor or on-location shoots or can help to complete your studio. It easily holds large muslins as well as heavy rolls of paper, yet folds down for easy storage. This is a great solution for a cramped home studio or any photographer who values the ability to assemble and break down quickly without breaking your back to do it. Again, we offer the best prices for the highest quality equipment and we guarantee your satisfaction!WHAT IS INCLUDED? (2) SP901 Square Perfect Lightweight Aluminum Tripods (4) Premium Quality Support Bars (1) Heavy Duty Premium Carrying Case (1) Heavy Duty 10 X 20 Premium White Musl |