Best studio backdrops for baby and child portraits

Asked 8/22/2016

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I’m setting up a portrait studio mainly for babies and young children. What types of backdrops work best for this kind of photography? Should I use a green screen and replace the background later, or buy physical backdrops in different colors/styles? I’d also like advice on materials that photograph well and are less likely to crease or look bad when working with kids.

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Normally you want a happy bright setup for kids, so a white one is a good start. (I do not like black for kids...)

If you are doing a lot of that try print a theme background. Clouds, a Christmas tree, a farm theme.

And get some props accordingly, some puffy white pillow for the Cloud theme, present boxes for the Christmas background, some cowboy hat for the farm. Something the kids interact with.

This will make a more interesting and stimulating setup for the kid himself (herself).

The background should be printed in a matt material. Some canvas has a glossy side but can be printed on the backside.

Textured backgrounds are a standard for portraits, but personally, I think it's better for teens or kids above 6-7. It is more boring and less cute than the theme background.

But you also can look at the cloth store, in the section of curtains or fabric for furniture.

Forget the green screen. Leave that for video. It is better to have a good photo straight from the camera.

You do not want to photograph kids in the floor. So construct a really sturdy table of a good size, where the parents can look for the kid on one side of the table.

Some EVA foam pads to make it comfortable and prepare some cloth to cover it with diferent colors accordingly to the main setup (easily washable too). Some elastic ones with matt finish are better, like lycra.

Yeap an interesting question is this: What are the differences between different types of cloth backdrops? regarding textures and wrinkles.

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For baby and child portraits, physical backdrops are usually the better choice than a green screen. A real backdrop gives more natural results, avoids extra post-production work, and lets the child interact with the set more easily.

A bright white backdrop is a strong starting point for children’s portraits. You can then add a few themed printed backdrops for variety, such as clouds, holiday scenes, or simple playful sets. Props that match the background can help keep children engaged and make the portraits feel more lively.

For material, a matte surface is preferable so you don’t get distracting reflections. Printed matte canvas or other non-glossy backdrop materials are good options. Avoid glossy finishes, which can reflect light badly. Textured portrait backdrops can also work, but they tend to suit older kids and teens better than babies or very young children.

If you’re starting out, begin with one clean white backdrop and one or two matte themed backdrops, then expand based on the looks you use most.

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