A backdrop can be anything that augments the beauty of the portrait. It is enriching the background with eye catching effects. Backdrops will give any environment into a striking studio effect. The variety of backdrop options a photographer possess will bring him more people. The photo backdrops are produced by many companies at present. The choice of a backdrop can be anything which includes the vinyl, canvas, muslin, etc or it can be your own effect from a tablecloth, rugs and so on. The choice of the appropriate backdrop that best suits the shoot is essential. Lets now consider the ways to buy a backdrop:

• Create your own backdrop stuff

By using our own backdrop from the available resources, we can save money. This may include anything like a stylish carpet, rugs, tablecloth, papers, etc. We get a better idea to create a new backdrop by reading a blogs online. We will be able to implement these ideas and produce a striking effect for our backdrop.

• Buying backdrops online

On online sites, we may find a number of backdrop choices either new or used. We can make a choice of our desire by going through the descriptions, price and other criteria. One way to make a right choice is from the reviews from other buyers. We can compare rates on various sites and decide our purchase from the site that offers a good deal.

• Place orders in Photography Companies

There are a number of photography companies . We can place orders from these companies as when promotions are announced by them. There are many photographers who intend to sell their old and used backdrops for a nominal rate. We can buy from such persons after proper examination on the worth and quality.

• Purchase from photography stores

By visiting a photography store, we get a sense of satisfaction as we touch and feel the product we intend to buy. We can consider various factors like its transit, storage, portability and so on.

Usually a backdrop can vary from a muslin cloth with solid colors like black, red, white or any color of our choice and with creative images on it. It should be portable enough to move from one place to another. But in present day situation most photographers use digital backdrops. Lets now consider the various types of backdrops that are available: 

Types of Photography Backdrops

Each backdrop has its own features and the choice of the right one that suits the shoot is necessary

• Muslin Backdrops: A backdrop made of fabric with rich solid colors and that best suits for a portrait like Identification card. This lasts long as it can be reused after washing for a number of times
• Paper backdrops: These backdrops can be used only for one time as storing them by rolling will lead to tarring. But it is cost effective.
• Painted canvas backdrop: These are generally bulky backdrops that can be used only for indoor shooting.

The Role of Your Backdrop

The excellence of a portrait is determined by the backdrop that is used for the photo shoot. By choosing a right backdrop we are capable of portraying the feel and the individuality of the subject precisely.

Lighting your Backdrop

A perfect lighting adds more beauty to the backdrop. The lighting should be capable of harmonizing the backdrop and emphasize the features of the subject like the facial expressions, hair and skin color.

Choosing the Right Photography Backdrop

The foremost factor for consideration in choice of the backdrop is the color in the back and foreground. It should coincide with each other. The backdrop chosen shouldn't suppress the features of the subject. The viewer's attention has to be on the subject rather than the background. The background should enhance the beauty of the subject. Also we must ensure that an adequate space is there between the subject and the backdrop. This eliminates the risk of shadows falling on the background.

The choice of the right backdrop can be done from the outcome of earlier trial shots made. When a photographer doesn't pay importance to the role of the backdrop, he may regret after the final outcome of the picture. The main factors of consideration in the backdrop are the subject attention, lighting effects and the outcome.