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Introducing the most affordable backdrops!

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For the first time ever we are bringing you a range of affordable backdrops that are better than anything you’ll ever find. These are premium quality backdrops that have been created after months of research to deliver quality at the most affordable prices. Introducing, our new range of polyester backdrops – the Essential Solids, in four brand new colours.  

No compromises on Quality  

It took months of research and several trial and error attempts to get the fabric right. We developed a special yarn for the fabric so it could be woven for better performance. Most polyester backdrops in the market are made with fabric that has been knit. This makes the backdrop transparent as it leaks light when it is knit. But our essential solid backdrops are woven to avoid this problem. They are completely opaque and the fabric doesn’t leak any light. 

It also helps the polyester backdrops perform better as its opacity helps the backdrop absorb light. So when regular polyester backdrops have a shiny quality to them, ours don’t because they absorb more light than usual. It also makes them completely non-reflective and perfectly suited for photography and videography. We have also given the fabric a special treatment that makes it even softer than cotton.

Better Than Other Affordable Backdrops

For years, Lekera backdrops, made from a polyester and elastane blend have been the top choice of those looking for affordable backdrops. But when it comes to quality, these backdrops cannot hold up because they have become popular due to only their affordability. These backdrops also claim to resist all wrinkles and it is something a lot of photographers prefer. They might be able to resist wrinkles, but they don’t give you good results on camera. They are often transparent and because they are made with a knit fabric, they leak a lot of light. And lekera backdrops are often stitched together, so they are not seamless. 

They might still be okay for shooting photos but lekera backdrops cannot be used for shooting videos. While photos can be easily edited, videos take a lot more effort to look perfect. That is why when you are shooting a video, you need to make sure your background is good to go. Our Essential solid backdrops will hold up their own in any videos you create. They have been made to offer you a seamless background that will not need heavy editing. And due to the fact that they have a high absorption of light, they will give you a perfectly smooth finish. 

The Essential Solid backdrops are made from premium quality polyester and are 150gsm in thickness. Their thickness ensures that they are perfectly opaque and easy to work with. This new range is perfect for beginners or first-time backdrop users. If you are a photographer looking for easy-to-use and affordable backdrops, this range is for you. If you are a content creator and you need to elevate your production, these backdrops are for you. 

Affordable backdrops in multiple colours and sizes

These backdrops are available in four basic colours White, Black, Grey and Green. The backdrops are completely seamless so you can easily create all kinds of sets with them. You can hand them on a backdrop stand, or use them without a stand. They are available in eight different sizes and each size serves a different purpose. 

5ft by 7ft is perfect for product photography and close-up portraits. 6ft by 9ft is good for half-size portraits and baby photography. 8ft by 10ft is a good size for full-length portraits and videos. However, you will be unable to shoot wide-angle content with this size. It would also not give a lot of room over the head to create a portrait with negative space. 

The size 10ft by 10ft is perfect for full-length photos and videos. It is also a size that is perfect for two people as there is enough space to create an impactful portrait. 10ft by 16ft, 10ft by 20ft and 10ft by 24ft are perfect for families or groups. These sizes are good for creating complete sets and for covering everything from top to bottom. 

So, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you can try out these affordable backdrops. If you are starting out, they are an amazing option to go for as your first-time backdrop. You can easily figure out how to use a backdrop in your images and videos and gauge what difference it makes to your content. If you are an experienced photographer, you can add these backdrops to your collection and increase your choices in your studio! 

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Are Photography Backdrops Important?

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For photographers, photography backdrops are always a nagging question. Are they necessary for a photo shoot? Can they make any difference in the end results? Are they a good investment or unnecessary expenditure?

The truth is, they can easily make or break a photo. While clicking professional pictures, it is important to understand the significance of backdrops. They not only would give you the edge as a photographer but also save a lot of your time. Professional photographers care a great deal about the different backdrops they use. And there are multiple reasons for it. The biggest one is that they provide a clutter-free background that makes sure the subject is highlighted perfectly.

What are photography backdrops?

As the name suggests, photography backdrops are used in the background of photos and videos. They enhance the quality of the image by providing a unique surface for clicking pictures. They are also important when trying to convey the theme of the photos. Usually, most photographers prefer plain backdrops as they remove distractions and help the subject shine in the frame. Even in the digital era that we live in, photography backdrops are frequently used in studios, owing to their easy-to-use trait. Editing images through a computer usually takes a lot of time, and various photographers have admitted that the use of photography backdrops is their preferred choice in studio photography.

Different types of Photography Backdrops

There are several different kinds of backdrops that one can opt for while shooting. They have different uses and your choice should depend on various factors. But there are no hard and fast rules and you can always use whichever backdrop you prefer.

Paper Backdrops

Seamless paper backdrops are the most common type of backdrop you can find. Available in a variety of colours, they are usually 4.5ft to 9ft in width. These are smooth, non-reflective papers of minimum 125gsm thickness. They are used extensively in portrait photography, product photography, commercial photography and videography. White, black, and grey are the most popular colours in the seamless paper backdrops. The best part about paper backdrops is that they provide a smooth, even background. It makes them perfect for all kinds of photography and videography.

Muslin Backdrops

A cotton weave fabric, muslin easily holds dyes and paints. This quality is what makes muslin backdrops so popular as they have a huge variety of colours and designs. Our Muslin backdrops are made from a minimum 165gsm fabric. They are lightweight, portable, and have vibrant colours. Their different textures and patterns give various options to the photographers.

They are of two main varieties – Single Colour Muslin and Mottled Muslin. The Single Colour Muslin backdrops are one solid colour that gives you the same effect as paper backdrops. They are seamless and provide the same infinite background that paper does. Mottled Muslin backdrops are created by different dyeing techniques to make unique designs. We have several different kinds of Mottled Muslin backdrops – 3D Mottled, Crush Dyed Mottled, Washed Mottled, Handpainted Mottled, Solid Mottled and Reversible Mottled. Every category has a special dyeing technique that produces different end results.

These backdrops are great for shooting close-up portraits as they have a gorgeous texture. As a result, they are also great for fashion photography or maternity and baby photography as they are very easy to use. They provide vibrant backgrounds that are perfect for adding extra colours and textures to your images.

Canvas Backdrops

Canvas backdrops are made of a minimum 250gsm fabric. They are a classy variety that offers a wide range of subtle and dramatic patterns. They provide an interesting background to a portrait without competing with the main subject for attention. We offer two kinds of canvas backdrops – Solid and Handpainted. The handpainted category offers unique designs and patterns all created by a team of experienced artists. Abstract and airbrushed designs are especially preferred for highlighting the subject in depth. With Scenic and Patterned backdrops, we provide vibrant sceneries and elaborate designs that free you from the hassle of creating a set. 

We also have a range of Tabletop backdrops that are created from canvas. These backdrops are meant for food and product photography. Each backdrop is made with 300gsm canvas that is then hand-painted with premium paints. The coating of paint on these backdrops makes them not only long-lasting but also completely spill-proof!

Wrinkle Resistant Backdrops

There are several kinds of wrinkle-resistant backdrops present in the photography industry right now. A backdrop being wrinkle-resistant is quite an important requirement for a lot of photographers. While shooting, it is extremely difficult to fix a backdrop if it forms wrinkles. And it is hours of wasted time fixing the same thing in post-processing. That is why polyester backdrops have become a popular choice with all kinds of photographers. Even Vinyl backdrops are highly wrinkle resistant and provide a smooth surface to shoot.

Both these materials are very easy to handle and are long-lasting. When compared to tried and tested paper, muslin, or canvas – polyester and vinyl are not on the same level of trust. Polyester promises you a smooth surface every time but not every polyester backdrop on the market is of good quality. Our polyester backdrops have been created after months of research and have gone through vigorous testing to make sure they uphold their quality.

The Versatility of Photography Backdrops

Photography backdrops form a core component of photography. It doesn’t matter what kind of photography is your line of work. Food photography, fashion photography, maternity photography, or if you’re into making videos for YouTube, or even if you are into movies, you will always use photography backdrops to get the best outcomes for your pictures.

Any professional photographer or videographer would tell you the significance of the photography backdrops. They are an essential part of studio photography. They provide context to an image and prevent the possibility of cluttered backgrounds that are distracting, to say the least.

The materials used to create backdrops are the main reason they provide specific use for specific photography. Paper backdrops are used for fashion photography and high-key projects like e-commerce shoots. They direct the focus on the subject and prevent any disruption in the background. Its smooth surface gives it an edge over other backdrops when it comes to professional fashion photography. Even for special effects, a smooth-surfaced green screen is easier to handle.

Likewise, if you decide to add texture to the background, cloth backdrops come into use. You can also find painted backdrops which help a great deal in setting up a suitable background with respect to the subject. The scenic canvas backdrops provide unique and vibrant sets, removing the hassle of going to a location or building a set. Green cotton muslins are great for adding special effects. But because of their fabric, they tend to crease up, which then requires steaming them before reusing.

Finding the best backdrop according to your need

As much as the photography backdrops are important, you can’t simply choose any backdrop and hope to create the desired effect for your pictures. Context comes into play here, and so do the environment and the theme of the photography. This is why various kinds of backdrops exist that suit different types of photography and video projects.

Learning which photography backdrop to choose is an art in itself. You don’t have to spend a lot of time choosing the right backdrop. It is always easy when as a photographer your instinct tells you the kind of texture that would go well with the subject. On one hand, it’s the client’s desire that you have to adhere to, on the other hand, it’s a test of your photography skills.

Think about the end results while choosing your backdrop

If you’re going to click photos of a model or a product, you would not want the background to mingle with the subject – the product – in the front. Using a smooth background will keep the subject shining in the photo, and enhance it. And when creating videos with special effects, smooth-surfaced backdrops make it easy to create an error-free video later.

Choosing a backdrop that can clearly separate the subject from itself, has effective portability, and doesn’t hinder the focus of the subject, is important. Because a good photographer is one who has the knowledge of a wide range of photography backdrops. And knows how to switch between them in a manner that not only yields amazing results but also saves a lot of time.

Photography backdrops are essential to photography. They give you a variety of options and thus increase the chances of a final product that is enriching and delightful. Apart from providing massive support in the frame, the presence of backgrounds of different textures and patterns also expresses the amount of dedication and consideration you have invested into your photography.

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Wrinkle Resistant Backdrops – A New Addition

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For the first time ever, we bring you wrinkle resistant backdrops, a brand new product that makes the process of setting up much easier than before. We have created these backdrops after months of research, going back and forth with our manufacturers to ensure that we are making a backdrop that is better than before. This ended with us creating a completely new fabric that is perfectly suited to use as a backdrop. We have also used a new dyeing technique to ensure that the fabric stays as wrinkle resistant as possible. It is a backdrop that has never been seen before.

Lekera Backdrops (made from a polyester and elastane blend) have been gaining popularity in the market over the last few years thanks to their cheap price and ability to resist wrinkles. This claim attracts a lot of photographers who are looking for an affordable fabric backdrop that doesn’t need special handling. However, these backdrops are often stitched together, absolutely transparent and come apart after a few uses. The massive amount of negative comments on these products on Amazon suggests that people are looking for something better. That’s where we come in as we have taken all of that into account and created our new backdrops which solve all of the above problems.

A Superior Quality Wrinkle Resistant Backdrop

Our wrinkle resistant backdrops are made of heavy-duty polyester. The fabric is 185gsm, ensuring that you get a backdrop with enough thickness. Unlike most cheap lekera(lycra) backdrops, it is not see-through and provides a perfect backdrop to create all kinds of content. The fabric is very light absorbent, making it great for shooting with all kinds of studio lights. It is also extremely non-reflective, aiding in shooting both images and videos.

The wrinkle resistant backdrops are completely seamless and you can use them to create all kinds of sets. They are available in 8 different sizes and you can pick whichever suits your needs the best. The sizes are 5ft by 7ft, 6ft by 8ft, 8ft by 10ft, 10ft by 10ft, 10ft by 12ft, 10ft by 16ft, 10ft by 20ft and 10ft by 24ft.

They are currently present in six different colours but we are already working on some new colours. You can find the basic colours of White, Black, and Chroma Green. Along with Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Blue too.

The Benefits of Using Wrinkle Resistant Backdrops

There are several benefits of using our new wrinkle resistant backdrops. The very first benefit is in their name, of course. Their wrinkle resistant nature makes them the perfect candidate for shooting all kinds of content. But these fabric backdrops are especially beneficial to photographers and content creators working out of a small studio space. As they are very lightweight compared to bulky rolls, they are very easy to handle and set up.

If you are a part-time or an amateur photographer, then you must invest in a wrinkle resistant backdrop. It is a very easy to use the backdrop and it is worth the money you invest in it as it can last you for a very long time. They are also very lightweight and can be easily carried to any location.

The polyester material of the backdrop is what makes them wrinkle resistant and very easy to use. Most professional photographers prefer these backdrops as they do not require steaming to be used or special handling and storage to prevent wrinkles. In fact, you can store the backdrops any way you want and they will still remain perfectly wrinkle free.

If you are working alone and don’t have a team to assist you, it is perfect for you. It is a backdrop that is made to be handled without any assistance.

Wrinkle Resistant Backdrops are perfect for Shooting Video Content

The unique quality of our polyester backdrops is what makes them perfect for creating video content. They are seamless and smooth, giving you a great background to work with. It is not only easy to set up, but also very easy to shoot with. You can easily set them up in your studio, your home, or in any location by hanging them on the backdrop stand. We provide a 4” rod pocket so you can easily hang the backdrop anywhere you need.

Since the backdrop absorbs light rather than reflects it, it ensures glare-free shots. And it is this quality that makes it an awesome backdrop to shoot video content with. The fabric backdrop can be set up anywhere, even in the most confined spaces to give you a great, seamless background. Whether you need to shoot content while sitting at your desk or shoot full-length content in your studio – this is a backdrop that comes in handy in all situations.

Its highly wrinkle resistant nature ensures that the background is always smooth. It gives you the same effect as a paper backdrop, at a fraction of its cost. It is also great for using as a green screen for chroma-keying. The polyester fabric can be fitted into whatever shape you need for the green screen. And you can easily edit this backdrop as it provides much less of a challenge than other green screens. It is very easily replaced in post-processing due to its smooth and seamless nature.

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Cloth Backdrops – Everything To Know About Them

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Freeing background from unnecessary clutter is like second nature to any photographer. And Cloth Backdrops are the most essential tools in this exercise. The increasing importance of digital advertising and social media-based entrepreneurship has increased the demand for cloth backdrops. So, an understanding of these backdrops is vital to make your photography stand out. It is what separates professionals from amateurs.

If you want to target the precise mood of the photoshoot. And address the ever-rising demand of clients for ‘uniqueness. And take your portrait from basic level to inspirational – then cloth backdrops are the way to go! After all, what’s behind the subject is as important as what’s in front of it. 

What are Cloth Backdrops?

Simply put, cloth backdrops are the fabric-based screen or background that separates your main subject from the overall image. Their main purpose is to add a depth effect to the subject. Photographers prefer them in areas of portrait photography, fashion photography, and baby photography. They play a role in controlling the light conditions and adding a surrounding effect. And that makes them useful for product photography and shooting videos too. The diverse varieties of colours, styles, and textures that they offer, make them very versatile. They can build an extra appeal to the photo’s subject, aiding better communication with the viewers. This instantly makes them professionals’ favourites!

Types of Backdrops 

When it comes to varieties of cloth backdrops, the sky is the limit! Hence, sorting through the choices and finding the best-suited cloth backdrop for your shoot can give you an edge. The three most popular variants of fabric to choose from are Canvas, Muslin, and Polyester.

Canvas Backdrops

Canvas backdrops are a classy variety that offers a wide range of subtle and dramatic patterns. They provide an interesting background to a portrait without competing with the main subject for attention. The canvas backdrops that we offer are all minimum 250gsm (gram per square meter) fabric, offering a firm background to the image. Within this material, we offer two kinds of backdrops – Solid and Handpainted. The handpainted category offers unique designs and patterns all created by a team of experienced artists. Brushwork and Airbrushed designs provided by us are especially preferred for highlighting the subject in depth, as you can see here. With Scenic and Textured backdrops, we provide vibrant sceneries and elaborate designs that frees you from the hassle of creating a set. In fact, these backdrops have an exceptional appeal to viewers’ emotions, making them want to stop and look at your creation! 

Muslin Backdrops

Muslin backdrops are much lighter and thinner, as they are constructed from cotton. Our muslin backdrop thickness starts from 165gsm. We provide two main types here – Mottled Muslin and Single Colour Muslin. The Mottled variety in turn offers splendid versatility such as 3D, Crush Dyed, Handpainted, Solid, Washed, and Reversible. They offer a solid-looking background when hung flat and can also be draped over different surfaces to transform the look of a picture.

By manipulating how it hangs these backdrops can be used to utilize the studio space in the most effective way! With the Single Color variant, you can experiment and explore the different background lighting techniques to give the portrait a neutral or dramatic touch. These backdrops are particularly in demand for their price reasonability. They are also conveniently portable and do not wrinkle very easily- earning them a dominant position in the market.

Polyester Backdrops

Another type of fabric backdrop that is gaining prominence is Polyester, particularly because they are free from shrinkage and wrinkles. They are washable, very convenient to store, and offer high resistance to wear and tears, hence very long-lasting as well. Another unique advantage of using polyester fabric is the fact that they absorb light rather than reflect it, aiding in glare-free shots.

The film industry prefers cloth backdrops because they are very convenient in shooting a scene inside the studio. You can easily artificially edit them (like the green screen editing) and replace with the required natural environment like a beach, forest, etc. 

The pros of using cloth backdrops

The market for photography backdrops has expanded exponentially in the last few years. A wide variety of materials are available today. And yet cloth backdrop is a preferred choice for professionals worldwide for several reasons.

  • Durability: Cloth backdrops are called ‘legacy’ purchases for their durability factor. Canvas backdrops are a long-term investment. Muslin and Polyester are easily reusable. They also withstand normal wear and tear.
  • Storage and Transportation: Backdrops often become damaged or unusable if not stored properly. But with muslin backdrops, you can just stuff them in the bag when done. Canvas backdrops require some caution and are stored in shipping tubes for ease.
  • Appearance: Canvas provides a formal look with very refined and finished results loved by the best photographers worldwide.  The visual advantage of Muslin is that it holds dye better than any other fabric so the colours on backdrops appear very vivid and saturated. 
  • Non-Reflective Surface: The flash of a camera or shine of the spotlight when it gets reflected by the backdrop, creates a distraction from the main subject. To avoid this, we offer high-quality absorbent fabric that absorbs light instead of reflecting it. 
  • Price reasonability: For backdrops, some people go for cheaper alternatives but a higher cost is inflicted due to the time spent on trying to fix it. The wise can well assess that time is money! 

Hence, from the age of hand-painted scenery hung at the back of a stage theatre to the era of digitally designed backdrops, the relevance of cloth backdrops has remained consistent and evolving. No wonder, some of the world’s most famous artistic photographers attribute their stunning portraiture to their selection of cloth backdrops. They are truly the very keystone for bringing the subject of a photo to life-which indeed is the ultimate purpose of photography!