{"id":923280,"date":"2021-08-05T15:42:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T19:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/?p=923280"},"modified":"2023-01-19T16:27:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T21:27:16","slug":"product-photography-part-1-choosing-backdrops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/product-photography-part-1-choosing-backdrops","title":{"rendered":"Product Photography, Part 1: Choosing Backdrops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a backdrop is the first step in product photography. Pairing a product with the right background is crucial when trying to convince shoppers to make a purchase.<\/p>\n<p>This post is the first in a series aimed at helping merchants take better product photos. I&#8217;ll cover beginner theory, advanced tactics, editing strategies, and more. All will help elevate the presentation of your products and thus increase conversions.<\/p>\n<h3>Photography Backdrops<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Seamless paper <\/strong>backgrounds are cheap and relatively efficient for almost any product. Seamless paper provides large, smooth, non-reflecting surfaces. Rolls can be re-used partially or fully and come in various colors, costing from $25 to $250 per roll.<\/p>\n<p>A versatile seamless paper option is <a href=\"https:\/\/savageuniversal.com\/products\/seamless-paper\/super-white-seamless-paper\/\">Savage\u2019s 01 Super White<\/a>. Depending on its width and length, one roll ranges from roughly $20 to $230. The paper is durable, with a density of 163 gsm (grams per square meter). It comes in 93 colors, such as #12 Studio Grey, #20 Black, and #71 Deep Yellow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_923750\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-923750\" class=\"wp-image-923750\" title=\"Photo of a roll of white paper from Savage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a roll of white paper from Savage\" width=\"600\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper-570x446.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Savage_seamless_white_paper-500x391.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-923750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A roll of Savage\u2019s 01 Super White paper ranges from roughly $20 to $230. The paper is durable, with a density of 163 gsm. <em>Image: SavageInternational.com.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>A lower-priced option is Pacon\u2019s Fadeless construction paper. Michael&#8217;s, the hobby retailer, sells a 48 in. x 12 in. roll for about $10. However, larger products such as furniture will require a bigger size. Stick with Savage if your items are oversized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canvas<\/strong> backdrops are best for durability. Canvas is tough, long-lasting, and cost-effective. However, it&#8217;s prone to wrinkling and therefore not suitable for most product shoots \u2014 only those in context.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fjwestcott.com\/shop\/backdrops\/vinyl-canvas\">Westcott&#8217;s X-Drop line<\/a> of canvas backdrops is my favorite. The price starts at approximately $100. The line includes an impressive range of wood plank options that are handy for shooting against a realistic wooden backdrop.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_923732\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-923732\" class=\"wp-image-923732\" title=\"Photo of three types of canvas backdrops that resemble wood from \" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of three types of canvas backdrops that resemble wood from \" width=\"600\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground.jpg 1624w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-570x248.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-1536x668.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-150x65.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Canvas_Woodbackground-500x217.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-923732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Westcott&#8217;s X-Drop line of canvas backdrops starts at roughly $100. It includes wood plank options that are handy for shooting against a realistic wooden backdrop. <em>Image: FJWestcott.com.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodynamics.com\/solid-colored-canvas-backdrops-c35\/\">Studio Dynamics<\/a> offers quality solid-color canvas backdrops. Although at prices ranging from $179 to $549 (depending on size), they are more expensive than Wescott&#8217;s choices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muslin<\/strong> backdrops are nearly as popular as paper due to their superior durability and resistance to tearing. They&#8217;re even washable. Muslin provides a soft white background that&#8217;s clear and uncluttered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limostudio.com\/\">LimoStudio<\/a> offers the best muslin backgrounds, but finding them in white can be difficult.\u00a0 However, Issuntex&#8217;s 6 ft. x 9 ft. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Issuntex-Background-Collapsible-Photography-Television\/dp\/B07L8XQJKJ\">white muslin backdrop<\/a> is available on Amazon for about $20 \u2014 a\u00a0 good choice for a good price.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_923731\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-923731\" class=\"wp-image-923731\" title=\"Photo from Amazon of an Issuntex white muslin backdrop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Issuntex_Mulim_White.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from Amazon of an Issuntex white muslin backdrop\" width=\"600\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Issuntex_Mulim_White.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Issuntex_Mulim_White-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Issuntex_Mulim_White-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Issuntex_Mulim_White-500x492.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-923731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Issuntex&#8217;s 6 ft. x 9 ft. white muslin backdrop is available on Amazon for about $20. <em>Image: Amazon.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Green screen<\/strong> backdrops. Almost every product photographer needs to shoot against a green screen occasionally. And green-screen post-production is much easier when the backdrop has no wrinkles. That\u2019s why I use Westcott\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fjwestcott.com\/9-x-10-green-screen-wrinkle-resistant-backdrop\">Wrinkle-Resistant Chroma Key<\/a> backdrop. It\u2019s pricey at about $80. But it\u2019s non-reflective and ideal for photos and videos. Plus, it\u2019s machine washable and made from heavy-duty fabric.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_925276\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-925276\" class=\"wp-image-925276 size-full\" title=\"Image of a vertical green screen backdrop supported by a frame\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a vertical green screen backdrop supported by a frame\" width=\"584\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b-570x481.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-screen-b-500x422.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-925276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Westcott\u2019s Wrinkle-Resistant Chroma Key backdrop is non-reflective and ideal for photos and videos. Plus, it&#8217;s machine washable and made from heavy-duty fabric. <em>Image: FJWestcott.com.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Sell More Products<\/h3>\n<p>The right backdrop can make or break product photos. Use the same background for all of your items to ensure a clean, consistent layout while also adding that touch of professionalism that consumers love. Invest in one of the backdrops above. You&#8217;ll sell more products.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>See &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/product-photography-part-2-selecting-tripods\">Part 2: Selecting Tripods<\/a>.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a backdrop is the first step in product photography. Pairing a product with the right background is crucial when trying to convince shoppers to make a purchase. 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