How to paint a canvas backdrop

In the niche industry of hand-painted photography backdrops, two big-name players dominate: Oliphant , and Schmidli . While other smaller players flounder to make a name for themselves, these two painting studios and rental houses have become recognized as the high-end models for the indu

(Make it for less than $100!)

Making your own painted canvas backdrop on a budget is A LOT easier than you might think and it ends up looking as good as the expensive photography backdrops!

There are some newcomers to the market with more affordable pricing (most notably Gravity Backdrops ), but I figured I'd give DIY'ing my own canvas backdrop a try and seeing how it fits into my work before considering spending more money on a backdrop from a reputable studio.

In the niche industry of hand-painted photography backdrops, two big-name players dominate: Oliphant , and Schmidli . While other smaller players flounder to make a name for themselves, these two painting studios and rental houses have become recognized as the high-end models for the indu

There are some newcomers to the market with more affordable pricing (most notably Gravity Backdrops), but I figured I'd give DIY'ing my own canvas backdrop a try and seeing how it fits into my work before considering spending more money on a backdrop from a reputable studio.

If I have learned anything over the years from selling my work online, it’s this: quality product photos means higher sales. Some e-commerce platforms like Amazon require a white background. Others, like Etsy, your own website, or even social media just require high quality images - often the more v

In this mini workshop I'll show you how easy and inexpensive it is to create some beautiful canvas backdrops for your photography work. I hope you enjoy learning how I create these and I'm looking forward to seeing some you create and how you use them!

Are you searching for the best photography backdrops for your next studio, product, or branding session? We've got you covered.