Paper is a cheap and effective material for still-life photo backdrops that offers some surprising versatility.
As a product photographer, I use paper in various different ways as a background for still-life photos to keep costs down for creative shooting. In this article, I’ll show you how I do it and how you can do it too.Let’s face it, photography can get expensive. Cameras, lenses, lights, model fees, studio hire, props, and more can all leave our budgets squeezed. So, finding more cost-effective ways to build our portfolios and enjoy our photography can make a real difference.
I work in a very small studio most of the time so I often use cardboard or foam-core sheets instead of setting up an additional light. The whiter and more glossy the card, the more light is reflected. You can use black card as a negative fill or stick some aluminum foil to the card for a strong, harder reflection. I basically make my own mini v-flats!When I started out in product photography, I used to buy used items from charity shops to practice with.
Paper works well in a variety of contexts. For example, it is good for simple geometric compositions and for blocks of color or texture. You can use it for flat-lay images and to build a little depth or create patterns by stacking layers. Larger sheets can make a basic infinity cove effect to give a seamless background. Clearly this is easiest for small items, but you can also work with larger rolls of paper for bigger subjects for things like portraits if you want.
Simple geometric designs or repeating patterns are easy to do with just a few extra sheets. One good thing about trying this is it gets you to think carefully about the basics of composition. It is a good way to get yourself thinking more about shape and subject placement as there is less going on in the scene.You can even go for a rougher look by ripping up your paper. Tearing paper or card reveals a highly textured rough edge that you might be able to use creatively.
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