![]() If you have a sponge brush, you may find it handy to blend with the large flat side. To achieve the blended, cloud-like look of my backdrop, paint in circular motion with a very wet brush. You can use a palette or simply squeeze the paints directly onto your canvas. For a soft colored backdrop, use mostly white paint and hints of accent colors. I used mostly white, with dabs of light pink and coral. Select 2-3 paint colors for depth and interest. Step 3 - Grab your brushes (I used sponge brushes) and a jar of water. It should lay mostly flat, but you can pin it down in the corners with a paper weight or rock if its rolling on the edges. Once your surface is covered, unroll your canvas. I have a roll of kraft paper that I use for shipping packages that comes in handy for just such projects. Step 2 - Cover your work surface with newsprint. This is a great size to showcase a variety of products. I was working with a 5 foot by 3 foot roll and cut it in half to make two 30”x36” backdrops. Step 1 - Unroll the cotton canvas and cut to your desired size. Here's what you'll need:Īcrylic Paints (I like using FolkArt, Americana and Martha Stewart acrylic paints) You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me supplied in ink and caffeine. I may earn a small commission to fund my calligraphy and caffeine habits if you use these links to make a purchase. Now let’s make this backdrop to highlight your incredible products.ĭisclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Lastly, it’s easy to use and easy to store. Roll canvas comes in a variety of sizes and it cuts easily for a custom size. ![]() This backdrop is so, so much lighter than my wooden backdrop. ![]() Canvas is lightweight which makes it easy to cary anywhere. Which means you can make this today and use it for your shoot tomorrow. It takes less than an hour plus dry time. You are absolutely in the right place! Why make your backdrop with a cotton canvas roll? You might not yet have the budget for a professional photographer - and that’s okay! - but you still know great product photos are essential. Or maybe, you are an artist, blogger or small business working SO hard to grow your brand. Maybe you are a photographer looking to up your flat lay game with a new backdrop and ready to roll up your sleeves with an easy DIY solution. Maybe you’ve used a professional photographer in the past, and they had a number of handy backdrops to highlight your product. Why make a backdrop for your product photos? Kate has agreed to share some of her best tips for achieving better lighting in this post. And after 10+ years as a professional photographer, it’s safe to say she knows how to take great product photos. I have learned a lot about product photography from my friend and amazing brand photographer, Kate Cherry. Others, like Etsy, your own website, or even social media just require high quality images - often the more visually interesting the better! Some e-commerce platforms like Amazon require a white background. If I have learned anything over the years from selling my work online, it’s this: quality product photos means higher sales.
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