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When it comes to backdrops for photos, paper backgrounds are often the first choice of studio photographers. Paper backgrounds are sold in rolls and come in a variety of colors, widths, textures, and lengths. Photo backdrops are made from many different materials, but seamless paper backdrops are an inexpensive solution that gives a clean, smooth-looking background that is great for everything from portraits to product photography. Paper backdrops are also preferable for shooting in large spaces and studios rather than using more expensive reusable backdrops for photos.
For those worried about creating waste with disposable photography backgrounds, paper backgrounds are 100% recyclable. The soiled paper and the roll it comes on can all be recycled in standard recycling bins.
To use a paper backdrop, simply hang it on a backdrop stand or frame using clips or clamps, and position your subject in front of it. Then, all you need to do is adjust the lighting and composition as needed to achieve professional-quality results.
How Do You Store Paper Background Rolls?
Rolls of paper photography backgrounds should be stored vertically in a dry space. The heaviness of the paper can weigh down on itself over time and deform the paper and the inner roll tube, forming waves. Standing the rolls up prevents this and requires less floor space. Storing the rolls with silica gel packets can help absorb excess moisture and extend the longevity of the roll.
Are Paper Backgrounds Better Than Cloth?
Paper backgrounds are the preferred choice of many photographers because you can shoot on smooth, seamless backgrounds inexpensively. Paper can be harder to transport and store than backgrounds made from muslin and other materials, but those materials cannot be made as smooth as paper, even with steaming and stretching. Plus, you never have to wash your paper background -- just recycle the old one and cut a fresh photo backdrop off the roll.
