Last updated on September 12th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Create a Photo Set At Home
You can still achieve versatility when you take photos at home by creating photography backdrops.
Creating photography backdrops is also useful if you don’t have the opportunity or the ability to change locations to photograph.
This post has 7 tips to help you change your space and increase versatility in your photos.
I suggest you try more than one tip simultaneously for more efficient results.
It will start from a simple original space, that is build it up to a different scenario.
Each step has photo examples to help you.
Let’s get started!
Original space
Choose a well-illuminated space.
Make sure it is clean.
Remove all the distractions – trash, loose objects and clothes.
1. Hang a picture or painting on the wall
I already had nails to hang this painting.
You can use double-sided tape.
Alternatively, adhesive wall hooks.
Bigger paintings work better to disguise the fact you are using the same space.
Solid colours give the illusion of negative space.
2. Change the sofa sheets or add a cover to your chairs
3. Use decorations to change it up
Use props strategically to bring focus to your subject.
Plants of different sizes are great for framing.
4. Cover the floor
The floor is the biggest tell you never left your house.
Use carpets or blankets to cover the floor.
You can also use paper.
5. Use a Backdrop
White and green backdrops are the most used.
But don’t be afraid to use prints and colourful fabrics.
You can use anything from a blanket, tablecloth, curtain or paper.
Hang it somewhere high with good light, and you’re ready to begin.
A partial backdrop will cover only a part of the wall.
A full backdrop covers the entire space until the floor.
Use each according to your shotlist.
6. Move the furniture
Related: 20 Easy At Home Photoshoot Ideas
7. Use a different area of the room
Don’t always photograph in the same space.
Use different rooms or a corner of the house instead of a full wall.
As you can see simple alterations can make extreme difference when it comes to taking photos.
This is the effect of creating photography backdrops.
The original space and final space look completely different.
Now that you know how to create photography backdrops it is time to put this knowledge into practice.
You can start by taking photos at home if you don’t have access to a studio.
At-home photography can be difficult to start especially if you are a beginner.
Fortunately, I have an article with 6 useful tips to help you.
Read the post below.
Sometimes you don’t want to find a location, take all your equipment and props and photograph there. I advise you to try at home photography. For the best results, here are my 6 most useful tips.
Disclaimer: This article is informational only. I am not a professional photographer so the knowledge presented is from my experience throughout the years. All the picture examples in this article were a result of self-photography and cannot be used without the creator’s permission.
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