Where to get backdrops for small product photography

[GeoActon]

Where can I get backdrops for small product photography? Is there an online store that sells them? 24" X 36" would be about right. I'm looking for white and various shades of gray. All I can seem to find are the large rolls.

 

[table1349]

Hancock Fabric? Michaels? Hobby Lobby" 24 X 36 isn't that big.

 

[KmH]

You don't define how small a product.

Are you referring to the 53" rolls of seamless paper?

Since the product needs to be at least a couple of feet away from the background, a 53" rolls of seamless paper are just about right for many small products.

 

[GeoActon]

I'm photographing small products from the size of lapel pins up to maybe 20" across or so. A 10' backdrop, like what I see on photography product web sites is ungainly for that kind of photography. I checked the web sites you mentioned and what they have is art paper in various colors with widths up to 14" and 12" X 12" scrapbooking paper - not big enough for everything I am shooting. I'm looking for something stiff enough that I can make a curve in it, so I don't have a crease or seam so don't think fabric will do it.

 

[Don Kondra]

Photo Backgrounds by ALZO digital

Cheers, Don

 

[GeoActon]

Thanks. The 31" X 43" at Alzo would be workable. The only problem is the price - $65 for one sheet seems excessive.

 

[ManhattanShutterBug]

Go to a fabric store and get white vinyl cut to the size you need it. Have them role it on an empty role, dont fold it.

 

[table1349]

I'm photographing small products from the size of lapel pins up to maybe 20" across or so. A 10' backdrop, like what I see on photography product web sites is ungainly for that kind of photography. I checked the web sites you mentioned and what they have is art paper in various colors with widths up to 14" and 12" X 12" scrapbooking paper - not big enough for everything I am shooting. I'm looking for something stiff enough that I can make a curve in it, so I don't have a crease or seam so don't think fabric will do it.

A do it yourself hammock frame from PVC works nicely to curve cloth, paper or vinyl backdrops for product shoots. Here is a nice little DIY: Light Box / Light Tent Photo Gallery by Bill Huber at pbase.com

 

[Don Kondra]

Thanks. The 31" X 43" at Alzo would be workable. The only problem is the price - $65 for one sheet seems excessive.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/17747-REG/Flotone_GFT409_Graduated_Background_31x43.html

Cheers, Don

 

[Railphotog]

Sheets of colored cardboard/bristol board available for $1.00 at dollar stores. Been using them for years.

 

[Don Kondra]

Sheets of colored cardboard/bristol board available for $1.00 at dollar stores. Been using them for years.

Not quite a substitute for seamless but if the products are small enough you can shoot from a high enough angle the back seam isn't in the image and the back board is more of a reflector than an element in the image.

Cheers, Don

 

[CCericola]

Something like this might be useful but maybe too small. Check them out at B&H. They come in white, black, and gray.

Cloud Dome Infinity Board, Matte White - 18 x 28" CDIB18W

 

[KmH]

53 inch seamless paper is 4.4 feet wide. Each roll is 12 yards long ($26.50) and comes in a wide variety of colors: savage 53"

 

[g-fi]

x2 on the Savage seamless, it's relatively cheap and if you need a smaller piece... CUT IT OFF! Easy .