Re: Inexpensive background suggestions

[David Thompson <dave@dtphoto.com>]

I hit my local Wal-Mart and buy bleached muslin and use as a lightweight 
white backdrop.. and it can be painted as well.  Use flat black, and if you 
have kids, involve them. I typically put down some heavy plastic on my 
drive way and place the muslin on it, and wet it down.  By them my kid and 
friends have gathered to watch.  I then give each kid hovering nearby a 
roller on a pole, and pour the paint and let them spread it around. I make 
sure each kid is wearing old clothes and no shoes. Only had one mom freak 
when her child came home with black feet.  Most run me about 20-30 when I 
paint up a backdrop.

Dave
www.dtphoto.com

At 01:09 PM 01/20/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> I am looking for tips/suggestions for inexepensive black or high-key white 
> backgrounds to use in an "home studio" (seamless preferred).  I have made 
> some preliminary investigations and note that you can buy Muslin 
> backgounds for about $50 to $75.  There must be other solutions.  I am 
> looking for something simple, for portraits.  If you have done this 
> before, your suggestions would be most welcomed.
> --Thanks in advance.
> John.
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