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Skillshare

DIY Product Photography Backdrop: Create a Portable Canvas Surface

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Overview

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In this class I'll share my technique for crafting a handmade portable photography backdrop. This canvas surface is a durable, flexible, travel-friendly solution to improve your product and food photography. I'll take you through the process for making your own, as well as how to use it in your work in a photoshoot demo!

I'll cover:

  • Recommendations for canvas and paint supplies
  • How to add texture and depth with your paint
  • Photographing your seamless background
  • Using the surface for a flat lay
  • Photoshoot tips and tricks
  • My editing workflow for polished final images

Whether you're just getting into photography and you're looking for a professional, beautiful seamless backdrop to improve your work or you're a seasoned creator in search of a portable, flexible backdrop solution, this class is for you!

This backdrop project is fully customizable to your needs. I recommend a black or white surface for versatility but you can also use this technique to create any color or look to suit your brand or aesthetic. Your finished canvas surface can also be used as a background for filming or to photograph your art, creations, or products to sell.

Best of all your finished piece is easy to keep clean and rolls up nicely for storage. I can't wait to see what you create and how you use it to level up your work. See you in class!

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Things You Will Need
  • Cutting & Painting
  • Shot Demo
  • Lightroom Edit
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Tabitha Park

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