Backdrops

ttbestttbest Registered Users Posts: 138 Major grins
edited November 6, 2008 in Accessories
Hi -
I'm new to backdrops and systems. Thus far, my focus in photography has been natural light outdoor shooting. The only indoor shoots I've done, I've done with a really narrow black velvet backdrop and also a 4.5' wide gray paper. Both of these I've put on a homemade backdrop stand that my husband rigged up out of PVC. This has been great soo far but now I find I'm ready for something more heavy duty. Can anyone tell me there preference in Backdrop Stands (I've seen superior seamless and JTL so far online but no reviews) and backdrop preferences. I liked the quality of picture I got from the paper backdrop but it heavy and narrow. I'm now into family portraits so I know I need to upgrade to something wider. ANy advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tanya
www.tanyabestphotography.com

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited November 2, 2008
    I use a very straight forward set of light stands with a telescoping piece that connects to the tops of the light stands.

    You can probably find something similar from Photoflex.
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  • Cygnus StudiosCygnus Studios Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2008
    Here is another Background support choice
    Steve

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  • ChatKatChatKat Registered Users Posts: 1,357 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2008
    Backdrop Outlet
    I have purchased a few backdrops, props and stands here:

    www.backdropoutlet.com
    Kathy Rappaport
    Flash Frozen Photography, Inc.
    http://flashfrozenphotography.com
  • TonyLTonyL Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2008
    ChatKat wrote:
    I have purchased a few backdrops, props and stands here:

    www.backdropoutlet.com

    I have bought from backdropoutlet as well. very friendly and fast service.
    I bought a muslin, two days later it went on sale and they credited my card.
    also there is a guy selling backdrop stands for around 90.00. I picked one up. pretty sturdy for the price.
    -Anthony

    APL Photography || My Gear: Bunch of 4/3rds stuff
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  • ttbestttbest Registered Users Posts: 138 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2008
    Thanks
    Thanks everyone for the feedback.
    I ended up buying a Superior Seamless stand from my local camera store. It seems to be easy to set up and pretty sturdy. Thanks though for all the info. I am going to buy some back drops from the websites you all listed.
    cadguru wrote:
    I have bought from backdropoutlet as well. very friendly and fast service.
    I bought a muslin, two days later it went on sale and they credited my card.
    also there is a guy selling backdrop stands for around 90.00. I picked one up. pretty sturdy for the price.
    www.tanyabestphotography.com
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