Backdrops

[duckdropper]

How do you determine the best color of backdrop for the shoot. I understand to shoot on multiple backdrops, but looking to see how everyone determines which backdrop to use. Ex. Subject is wearing a Blue and White shirt. What backdrop color would you use?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

 

[JeffieLove]

I would use black with a blue and white shirt

It's a matter of visual preference... As far as I know, there is no rule to tell you what color backdrop to use...

I may be wrong.. I'm a noob and don't even do portraits... Just trying to help

 

[JeffieLove]

Let me google that for you

 

[KmH]

Using a medium gray colored background allows the use of gelled lights to make it just about any color you want including black or white.

That is a lot less expensive than have 47 different backdrops of various colors.

 

[sinjans]

Let me google that for you

LOL
She got Jokes and Jokes and Jokes and Jokes.

 

[Big Mike]

What is the subject, who is the photo for?

If the subject is the person, then I usually want to 'key' the clothing and the background, so that they are similar, thus making the subject/model's face have more contrast, thus drawing the viewer's eye.

If the subject is the clothing, then I'd choose a background that contrasts or highlights the clothing more.

 

[giffary]

I think contrast color between backdrop and object is ok.