A very simple way to make a photo backdrop when photgraphing your cards

hi there folks!!!!!  I thought i would share with you how to make the most simple but effective backdrop to use when photographing cards. all it takes is 4 sheets of white A4 card and some tape.  best of all its completely reusable and folds away for simple storage.

1)  ok first of all take 4 sheets of A4 card... i use white as it clean and neat in your photographs but theres nothing stopping you using any other colour to match your blog background - just keep it plain and simple.  for the tutorial ive used a pink cellotape just so it shows up and you can see it.

2)  take 2 of the sheets and tape them from top to bottom down the longest length.

3)  now take a 3rd sheet and tape it to the top of one of your existing sheets along the join - make sure they are neatly butted together.

4)  now do the exactly the same with the final piece adding it to the other side. make sure your tape does not overlap onto the third piece of card as there needs to be a free moving part here.

5) now give all the seams a good fold and a crease along where you have taped



6) your backdrop is now finished!! just turn it so the none taped side is facing you and the untaped pieces are at the bottom. overlap these 2 pieces as so and your backdrop will stand up on its own

7) i use a little wooden easel to stand my cards on but you can just freestand cards on it if you wish. place your card stand or easel right back into the fold..

8) now of course add your project.



9) now its time to take your picture. zoom in close so the outside edges of your picture are encased in the backdrop. perfect every time - no messy backgrounds, having to declutter desks or run around trying to find the perfect background. the focus of your picture is now on your beautiful artwork - not on your housework heheh

10) all finished - now all you have to do is fold it up and pop it away till next time !! takes no more room than a sheet of paper - easy!!!!!!!!!!!

if you have enjoyed this tutorial let me know what you think by kindly leaving me a comment xxxxxx

hugs - Redrottie