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Also, full disclosure: I mention Savage Brand Backgrounds because I really have used them for over 40 years. While the DIY solutions are great for simple portraits, nothing beats seamless paper backgrounds for versatility. I also have a video explaining why GRAY is my favorite background color – and that’s not as boring as it sounds. In case you haven’t already seen them, I have written blog posts in the past about some great DIY Background options for portraits as well as an awesome DIY Background Holder. Seamless paper backgrounds are made to be used over and over and with proper care and maintenance they can last for years. That doesn’t mean you should think of them as cheap or disposable. They are more affordable than equivalent-sized cloth or painted backgrounds. Another bonus to seamless paper backgrounds is the price. Paper backdrops are a popular background solution because they are available in a huge assortment of colors, plus with gels and lighting there is an almost infinite number of possibilities. More than 40 years later, I still use Savage Paper Backdrops as my go-to brand and choice for studio backgrounds. Let me tell you, for a young 16-year-old photographer, it was the coolest background ever! In case you’re wondering, it was a 107” #20 Black Savage backdrop. I purchased my first seamless paper background in 1976. One will help you weigh down the bottom of your background so it doesn’t curl when you unroll it and the other is a super affordable way to protect and store your backgrounds to keep them from buckling and to extend their life. Here are 10 tips for making your backgrounds last and two awesome DIY projects. Yet, I find it surprising how many photographers don’t take care of them and dispose of them much sooner than needed. They are versatile, reusable and affordable.

Seamless paper backgrounds are a staple item for both amateur and professional photographers.