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I do a lot of photography with my blog, and I am starting to do more videos. I don't always love what I have available for backdrops and struggle to try to find that perfect angle to hide what I don't the camera to see.
I have done some searches for backdrops, and man those can be expensive!
While shopping at my local craft store, I walked by some big rolls of paper and it hit me. "I'll make my own backdrop boards!"
These boards are super inexpensive, and the best part is they are just paper. If one gets dirty, I can tear off that layer and add a new layer. The rolls of paper come with plenty to make many boards.
Supplies Used to Make Small Photo Backdrop Boards
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Backdrop Boards for Photography Video Tutorial
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What color will you make your backdrop boards? Share and leave a comment below!
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Summer
Love this Katie! Where did you find the paper to make the wood background?
Katie
It is bulletin board paper. I got it at Hobby Lobby back by the framing supplies.
Shanna
I watched the tutorial and you could hear the music but not anything you were saying.
Katie
Were you listening through a bluetooth speaker? That happened to me as well, but when I switched to my computer speakers you could hear me just fine. I'm not sure how to fix that, I am sorry.
Wendy
ACK! I struggle with the exact same thing! Love this post and video! Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Amy PUtkonen
Great video idea! I think this is my first time here.... got here through who knows where? haha. I'm a crafty blogger too. I'll be back!
Al
I normally skip video posts but I'm glad I watched this one. What a great idea! Also, I love your shirt.
Joor
Thank you for this video tutorial. Backdrops are on my to do list and you made it so much easier to get started!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
This is awesome! I love these ideas, and what a fantastic video tutorial. I really need to create some backdrops to use for my blog.
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
Love, Love, LOVE this! I am headed to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to buy some of that wood paper 🙂
Megin
Fabulous video, Katie! I usually just use the white board, but now I have to go get some fun papers and create a custom look!
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
~ Megin of VMG206
Katie
Thank you, Megin!It really is fun to have lots of different backgrounds to work with.
Kim
This is just what I needed! I just made a light box for food photography and wanted some different backgrounds. I can't wait to try this out! Thanks so much for sharing!
Katie
Thank you Kim! I am so glad that you found this tutorial useful.
Pili
It is a great idea for small items, I have to try it because every time I want to take a picture I struggle to find the proper thing as backdrop... Now I need to guess something for bigger pieces of furniture lol
Katie
Yeah, they won't quite work for bigger items 🙂 I'm glad you like the tutorial though! Thanks for stopping by
Leslie Ibanez
I made some backdrops similar to this a few weeks ago using the same foam core boards and a variety of patterned contact paper and stick-on tiles. The Husband always laughs at me when I'm trying to decide which 'kitchen' I'm going to photograph in! Definitely going to check out some fun wrapping paper options too after watching your tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Katie
OHHHH Using stick on tiles is such a good idea too! Thanks Leslie!
Jen @ upcyclednest
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Katie
Jen, I am so glad that it is something that you can use. Thanks for stopping by.
Dianne
Thank you for this tutorial. I hope I can find some of the wood background paper as that is my favorite!
Katie
You are welcome, Dianne. If you can't find the paper in your local craft store, Amazon has it: http://amzn.to/1q0qiTD
Megan
I am forever searching for a new or better backdrop, and this is a brilliant idea!! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Katie
I am so glad that it is an idea you can use! Thanks for stopping by.
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side
How fun! I'm going to have to try this out. Stopping by from Mad Skills Party 🙂