Me again - first black backdrop shots.....

[Kylie]

I don't have a studio, nor any spare money for a proper backdrop and stand - so I improvised!

I bought some black drill material, and sewed it together to make a backdrop, and tyhen hung it on a rope in front of some windows. (in fact - the windows were to the side). I had enough material so that the floor was covered too.

Then I got out my brand new 50mm lens and started shooting - here's what I ended up with!!!!!!

http://www.scallywagsnstuff.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-79-xmas-m1-02.jpg

http://www.scallywagsnstuff.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-74-xmas-m2-01.jpg

http://www.scallywagsnstuff.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-76-xmas-mm-04.jpg

These were so much fun - and with so little equipment. I couldn't use a tripod- coz they moved around WAY too much!

There's more HERE (http://www.scallywagsnstuff.com/gallery/index.php?level=album&id=9) if you want to have a peek!!!!

[1967jodie]

OOh kylie they are soooooooooo cute.... Great work!!!

[Rona]

Oh, GORGEOUS pics!!!!! I am going to do this!!!!! :D :D :D

[Kim2002]

So fun! We also improvised last year for our holiday shots cuz I hadn't picked up any studio gear yet. I think many photographers do similarly. Good for you!

[Terri Walsh]

Oh great job! May I ask what is drill material? I really want to create a cheap backdrop (preferably in white) here too, any suggestions?

[just terra]

oh my gosh those are PRECIOUS and absolutely inspirational - meaning- helping to kickstart my booty into gear to gt MY christmas shots done SOON!!!!

[Hom74]

Look at you go!!! I can see you're having lots of fun w/your new lens!

[Kim2002]

I'm not sure what drill material is, but I used black velvet and it worked great!

[Kylie]

Um - maybe drill was the wrong word:) It's basically just heavy material - all cotton.

[crazymomof7]

Cute cute cute!

[Serena Thomas]

Another great set of photos!!!!

[Shannon]

Those turned out so good! And I love that last one! The angle not to mention the mischievous pulling of the hat. :lol

[Inkspots]

Looks like they had fun. I have a gray backdrop, but really need a black one too. Any advice on how to get great white background photos?

[Kylie]

I haven't tried a white background as yet - I need to go back to the 'material store' (isn't that a haberdashery - see - I can't spell it - that's why I chose material shop!!), and get some white 'stuff' (full of technical jargon today!!!).

[Kim2002]

I'm still working on getting white drops really white. However, it helps to have studio lights. I have also done this outside on a sunny day - set up a sheet behind the boys and then used a reflector to help fill in the shadow areas.

[Inkspots]

Thanks Kim!

[Pachimac]

OH, those are adorable!!! I really want to do that too and I'm going to have to find some black material for that. I adore the first picture!