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Expert Tips – Photo Backdrops

Whether you are working from home or adding a new feature to your business’s office, backdrops are a great way to sharpen your image when taking photos and videos!

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Photo Backdrop Benefits: 

  • Backdrops provide professional quality clean, clear, and sharp, photo and video image resolution.
  • Enhances the digital quality of personalized virtual backdrops so you don’t get lost in the background.
  • No time to clean up before your Zoom or Teams meetings? Backdrops help maintain privacy in chaotic and imperfect spaces.
  • Custom backdrops provide extra emphasis when advocating brand promotions and market recognition.
  • Backdrops give you the ability to choose a color that best represents your project and personal style.

Types of Backdrops:

  • Retractable Backdrops are ideal for full-to-mid length photos, simply pull down to lock the screen at any length. Limited space? Hang this backdrop up on the wall or ceiling with the built-in mounting brackets!

  • Portable Backdrops and stands are an excellent choice for taking photos and video on the go! This backdrop is compact and perfect for travel!

Expert tricks & tips for getting the most out of your photo backdrop: 

  • When using video conferencing applications that offer virtual backgrounds, selecting a solid color backdrop like green or grey is the best choice. 

    • Expert Tip: Choose a backdrop color that is not a part of your day-to-day wardrobe, this will help the application understand where your background should start and end. 

 

  • When shooting a video or having a photoshoot selecting a backdrop that complements your subject is key. Typically, photographers reach for black, white, and grey backdrops because they provide a subtle background that allows the focus to settle on their subject.

    • Expert Tip: Choosing a black backdrop causes fewer distractions in your photos and creates a sharp contrast with the proper lighting! Using a white background is ideal for taking photos of products and merchandise for clean, consistent, and professional photos that are perfect for your digital catalog. 

 

  • When taking photos of business professionals or employees, choosing a light blue backdrop can create the effect of power, intelligence, and influence.

    • Expert Tip: Blue is not the best fit for every company portrait. If you’re looking to choose a backdrop that is personalized with your business’s brand colors or logo, we are happy to help find the right fit for you! 

Backdrop Uses & Applications:

  • Photos
    • Web applications 
    • Digital Photography
    • Employee badging 
    • Membership cards
    • Student identification cards
    • Before & After treatment / procedures
    • Patient identification badge
    • Conventions & Trade Shows
    • Corporate & Business Events
    • Professional headshots
    • Passport photos
  • Video
    • Web conferences 
    • Webinars
    • Video Blog / Vlog
    • Live video game streaming 
    • Events
    • Presentations
    • Demonstrations
    • Cameo appearance
    • Online consultations

What Industries can benefit from using backdrops?

  • Community College/ Jr College
  • Corporations
  • Cosmetic Surgery / Plastic Surgery
  • Cosmetology / Salon / Barber
  • Dentist / Dental Office / Orthodontic
  • Dermatology
  • Doctor’s Office / Medical Office
  • Education K-12
  • Event Photographers
  • Events / Conventions / Trade Shows
  • Gym & Fitness Centers
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Firms
  • Marketing Agency / Advertising Agency
  • Municipal Courts
  • Pre-K Schools
  • Professional Home Office
  • School Photographers
  • Skin Care / Esthetician
  • Small, Medium, and Large Business
  • Streamer / Streaming / Live Video Game Streaming
  • University
  • Video Game Streamers
  • Virtual Commuters
  • Vlogger / Video Blogger
  • + More!

Shop all pull-down and compact backdrops on IDSuperShop! 

All our photo backdrops are made to order and come with a 1-year limited warranty! Production time takes about 5-7 business days. Plus at IDSuperShop your backdrop order ships FREE via UPS Ground!

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One thought on “Expert Tips – Photo Backdrops

  1. I like that retractable backdrops are good for full-to-mid-length photos. I’m interested in expanding a photography business and investing in something like this could help with a wide variety of professional photos.

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