Backgrounds

DIY Photography Tips from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

2 Fun DIY Photography Backgrounds for Glamour and Portrait Images

DIY Photography Backgrounds I love cool gear. Who doesn’t? But a great photographer isn’t necessarily the person with the fanciest gear. A great photographer is a great problem solver. Chances are, you probably have a lot of really cool portrait and glamour backdrops sitting around your house, and you don’t…
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DIY Photography Tips from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

Unlimited One-of-a-Kind DIY Portrait Backgrounds

How about a DIY portrait background that will save you money and give you infinite creative possibilities? A portrait should NEVER be about the background, however, the background can make or break the shot. My favorite solid background color is gray, because with gels I can make it just about…
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DIY Photography Tips from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

DIY Portrait Backgrounds To Improve Your Holiday Portraits

Learn how to make some glorious DIY bokeh ball backgrounds from your Christmas decorations- for less than ten bucks.
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DIY Photography Tips from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

DIY Portrait Backgrounds

Have you ever considered the idea of painting with light to make a portrait background? The possibilities with this live composite technique are endless and it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. Some of you may be thinking that, although light painting has been around for decades, it’s…
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Photography Gear

10 Tips To Make Seamless Paper Backgrounds Last Longer

Seamless paper backgrounds are a staple item for both amateur and professional photographers. They are versatile, reusable and affordable. Yet, I find it surprising how many photographers don’t take care of them and dispose of them much sooner than needed. Here are 10 tips for making your backgrounds last and…
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DIY Photography Tips from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

DIY Portable Background Stand for Studio or Location Shooting

Everybody loves a bargain – especially when you don’t have to sacrifice quality in the process. I want to show you a simple, easy-to-find and inexpensive material that makes a great portrait background that’s also available in loads of different colors. I can even show you how you can use…
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Photography Lighting Techniques from Joe Edelman (Cr.Photog.)

White Background Lighting technique with a softbox or OctoDome

I love white backgrounds for portraits, headshots, and beauty shots. Here, I’ll be walking you through a simple and quick technique to get a pure white background for portraits or product shots. It requires minimal gear, it’s portable, and you can use it in tight space. Read on and I’ll even…
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