Which backdrop to get?

haringharing Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
edited April 25, 2011 in Weddings
One of my clients wants to have a backdrop at her wedding for funny pictures with the wedding party. Which backdrop (color, size, etc.) + stand do you recommend? I have never had any of them.
Thanks a lot!
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    haring wrote: »
    One of my clients wants to have a backdrop at her wedding for funny pictures with the wedding party. Which backdrop (color, size, etc.) + stand do you recommend? I have never had any of them.
    Thanks a lot!

    I'd probably just get a plain paper backdrop + bring a couple props .. though gotta say they usually look very tacky. ne_nau.gif
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    btw, just visited your blog ... holy smokes!! Beautiful photos!!
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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    haring wrote: »
    I have never had any of them.
    Thanks a lot!

    That's 'cause you surely don't need one. Your work is stunning.
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  • haringharing Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    Thanks!!!! :)
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  • haringharing Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    I am worried of loosing the tux if I have a black backdrop or the wedding dress if I have a white one...
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  • cr8ingwavescr8ingwaves Registered Users Posts: 194 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    http://junebugweddings.com/blogs/what_junebug_loves/archive/2009/09/10/damask-wedding-photo-booth-backdrops.aspx

    these are some nice fabric choices. I think a lot depends on the bride's color scheme and style as to what will look nice. Would hanging fabric on a wall with 3m hooks instead of a backdrop stand work? hate to see you invest in something you aren't going to use. A fancy fabric shower curtain would be 70x72 and have premade gromets to use for hanging. I have a black and ivory damask print that I have used.
    Is this just for the bridal party, or does she want the photobooth for the reception as well?
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2011
    haring wrote: »
    I am worried of loosing the tux if I have a black backdrop or the wedding dress if I have a white one...

    This is where a flash meter reigns king...with proper exposure and lighting (at least 2 flashes) neither would be lost............

    You said funny shots....if the bride would clairify it would make it easier to figure out what kind of a back drop......

    EDIT......Find a source for digital backdrops and shoot on a plain white or other solid color that can be cut away and drop on to some digitla back drops...that way wedding couple could have a choice of backgrounds.....they could cut up and be as silly as they want to be......
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  • KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2011
    I'm not sure what you have in mind, but a setup that has a camera on a tripod and a remote trigger w/lighting all set up allows folks to be silly w/o feeling self-conscious. I would go with a simple solid color background, fabric or paper are both great ideas, though I have seen someone who set up a board that they cut holes in, covered it in fabric, and then put frames around the holes so people could stand behind the board and stick their faces/hands/whatever into the frames. It was a lot of work but made for some cute shots.
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2011
    I have something for you too, check this out:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72091260/set-of-2-chalkboards-on-a-stick

    Might be a fun idea ... :D

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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2011
    Agnieszka wrote: »
    btw, just visited your blog ... holy smokes!! Beautiful photos!!

    Holy smokes is right! Gorgeous gorgeous! iloveyou.gif
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  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited April 20, 2011
    heatherfeather wrote: »
    Holy smokes is right! Gorgeous gorgeous! iloveyou.gif



    amazing images there !!!!!!
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  • Bryans12vBryans12v Registered Users Posts: 362 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2011
    Icebear wrote: »
    That's 'cause you surely don't need one. Your work is stunning.

    2nd that!! Great stuff guys!
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2011
    So you know that we'll want to see the results, right?? :D
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2011
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