SEAMLESS PAPER AND HAND PAINTED CANVAS BACKDROPS

Backdrops that we have available at STUDIO V!

We carry a variety of seamless paper backdrops by Savage Universal. We commonly stock 140” and 53” wide rolls on location. Our colors rotate and restock very often, so please reach out to confirm a paper color!

 

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HAND PAINTED CANVAS BACKDROPS

by Scott Vo

Custom hand painted canvas photography backdrops with an aluminum core.

 
 

These 12ft wide hand painted canvas backdrops are on heavy duck canvas and is texturized with different tones of color. The roll can be custom cut to any length you desire. Our rolls average around 25ft long and most we can offer is 100ft. They create more depth in images and are heavy duty for dance photography, family portraits, and a variety of other subjects. The combination of heavy duty canvas and layers of paint create a durable surface for almost anything you photograph. We host dance photography sessions on these canvases with ballet dancers and the canvas doesn’t even have a scratch. The canvas is secured on an aluminum pipe that is compatible with most backdrop roller systems. The Impact and Manfrotto roller systems have been tested and are compatible with the aluminum core. Custom painted photography backdrops take about 5 business weeks to complete and dry. Since each canvas roll is hand painted, it is a long process and long term investment. Plain non primed canvas rolls are available for purchase if you want to paint it yourself!

 
 

HAND PAINTED CANVAS BACKDROPS vs SEAMLESS PAPER BACKDROPS

Let’s talk about the differences between the two. Both achieve the same goal basically, but depending on your project, one might benefit you over the other. Both have their strong attributes, but since we offer both types, let’s go over the key differences in backdrop types.

 

PAPER BACKDROPS

PROS:

  • Less Money

  • No cleaning / Disposable

  • Multiple colors to choose from

  • Light and easy for transporting

 

CONS:

  • Wrinkles, tears, and creases very easily

  • Not very durable (It is paper after all!)

  • Has to be stored vertically

  • You can easily go through feet of paper during one photoshoot

CANVAS BACKDROPS

PROS:

  • Heavy Duty / Durable

  • Textures bring depth to photographs

  • Lasts a lifetime if taken care of

  • Easy to store

  • Less chances of wrinkles, tears, and creases

  • Custom colors and textures can be made

CONS:

  • Can be difficult to clean / maintain

  • Expensive to purchase or make

  • Heavy for transporting and setup

  • Most are hand painted so takes awhile to order one

 

We hope this helps your decision making!

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT

Now that you have your backdrop planned, let’s take a look at the equipment that you will need to completely your vision! We have a large selection of equipment for rent. Check it out here!

Explore what STUDIO V by Scott Vo Photography can offer you!

Not enough time to create the media yourself? Need to allocate the time somewhere else for your business or project? Let us worry about the media for you!