I’m putting together a provisional (cheap & quick) studio setup, to get on with photographing ceramics & sculpture in the first instance but the option to reuse for portrait work would be a plus.
What should I look at in terms of backdrops? Are the cheap ones from amazon viable? There is a good haberdashery locally who have rolls of fabric - what should I look for if I enquire there?
I’m a competent DIYer but want to avoid false economies and, if poss, too much redundant kit when I upgrade. I also need to crack on with it asap!
What is your advice?
Half-rolls of seamless is a perennial favorite and my old go-to.
Frost plexiglass is also common. You can light from the bottom with gels to change colors. Gotta be careful with hotspot reflections.
Fabric can be a big pain with wrinkles. You have to keep it on a spool like paper. But it’s more reusable.
But I’ve been out of things for a long time and things might be different.
Of what material? And do you remember what weight you were using? If it’s a black/dark backdrop I’m keen to prevent too much leakage from any light behind it. Thanks :)
https://savageuniversal.com/us-en/photography-backdrops/seamless-paper/