5' vs 9' seamless

[lisa_13]

Hey guys, just a quick question about seamless

I've mostly worked with 9 foot seamless photographing adults both full length and headshots.

I am photographing preschool and kindergarten aged kids (3-5) and I want to try something new and different from the standard school photo. So, I wanted to do full lengths (and class headshots) on seamless.

I am working at a small school, with access to a large gym area so I could set up 9 foot seamless if necessary. However, if I can I would rather shoot on 5 ft paper. Do you think that is doable, especially if the kids move around a bit?

Thanks.

 

[KmH]

The 5 foot wide paper should work just fine.

 

[Big Mike]

If it's only head shots and/or standing children, it might work well enough...but I would still prefer a wider backdrop. No matter what I'm shooting with a backdrop, I'm usually wishing it was wider.

 

[Derrel]

HALF-width rolls are typically a PITA, in my experience. I REALLY prefer wider paper.

 

[tirediron]

The wider the better! 5' will work, as mentioned, but if you can, go for the 9' rolls.

 

[lisa_13]

Thanks for all the input! I'm going to do a test shoot with some 5' paper this weekend so we'll see how that goes.

 

[KmH]

The deal with the 5' seamless is the subject has to be closer to it, than if you use the 9' wide seamless paper.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Don't waste your time with a 5'-er..get a 9' roll.