Cloth backdrop that doesn't collect pet fur?

cwoodard

I'm looking for an inexpensive (I'm no pro, just an amateur!) cloth backdrop (for easy portability) that doesn't collect pet fur. So far I have tried black muslin and a black sateen sheet and they both are magnets for the white fur of my dogs. Does anyone have any ideas? Much appreciated!

Scott_Quier

Don't think you're going to have much luck, especially if you live in a dry climate - static electricity.

Maybe one of these would help?D

cwoodard

lol, I'm so already there with the lint roller. I'm just sick of spending 30 minutes trying to get rid of pet fur only to have it all back again by the time I'm done!

ChatKat

Microfiber Blankets
I use Microfiber Blanket Throws - they come in a bunch of colors and work well. they make them in King and Queen size but for dogs and babies the throw size works just fine. Alternative to that you can buy all kinds of cheap area rugs at Home Depot, Target etc. that work. You would seat the animal and shoot down. A Milk Bone is a wonderful Motivator. - Here is a link to a dog I took on a throw rug:

http://www.flashfrozenphotography.com/gallery/4038703_s8HKx/3/239472942_UTbHy/Original

Editing to add that I guess my Cairns are no competition for your Samoyeds in the Fur department. Maybe my suggestions will work for you, but Cairns don't have all that fur. They have hair. (Dog show people understand this statement)

cwoodard wrote:

lol, I'm so already there with the lint roller. I'm just sick of spending 30 minutes trying to get rid of pet fur only to have it all back again by the time I'm done!

cwoodard

Thank you very much for the idea. I actually will be using it to shoot babies mostly, it's just that the dog fur gets everywhere. Although it is definitely possible I will use it to photograph the dogs at some point.

GJMPhoto

I use a canvas from Backdrop Outlet that is pretty resistant to just about everything. Dog hair will get on it, but you can just vacuum it off...there's no static issue that I've experienced.

The fabric is not the softest, so your babies may not feel so snuggly, but it would save you trouble with your animal shots and they're not that expensive.

- Gary.

cwoodard

Thanks Gary

geospatial_junkie

I've used muslin with no issues even with white dogs. If you are using a dark backdrop then I think you'll be out of luck as it will always collect light pet hair (you'll need a pet hair remover).

rpcrowe

A solution...
Shoot Maltese and Goldendoodles; they don't shed.

Just kidding!

I have found that velveteen or velvet can easily be cleaned of pet hair using one of those sticky rollers described above.

Giving the dog a good brushing before the portrait session will also reduce unwanted hair on the BG material.

Additionally, a bit of Photoshop post processing can clean a background.