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How to Make a Photo Backdrop

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how to take better cupcake photos

I am by no means an expert on how to take better photos. However, I've seen some really shitty photos floating around, so I'm here to give a few tips. I'm going to teach you how to make a photo backdrop, so your photos have a more professional feel to them.

The supplies are inexpensive, and the possibilities truly are endless. From napkins (seen above), to scrapbook paper (below) and fabric (below), you can create a photo board back drop for any occasion.

How to Make a Photo Board Back Drop

First, gather your supplies! You'll need:

— blank canvas (size doesn't matter as long as it's 12×12 or larger)
— fabric (enough to cover the front of the canvas, times however many you want to make)
— hot glue & hot glue gun
— scrapbooking paper (optional)

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

Cut your fabric to fit around the front of the canvas. I bought each piece of fabric for $.97 at Walmart, and it measured 18×21 I believe. It covered the canvas, and then some.

If you're making ONE backdrop, place dots around the entire canvas, one small section at a time (it dries quickly), and attach the fabric.

If you want to make SEVERAL backrops on one canvas, just place the glue dots on the top of the canvas. You can then flip through the fabrics and take photos on different backdrops with ease!

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Set the canvas down outside if you can. Natural lighting is best! I took photos inside today because it's raining. See how this looks? Kinda crazy. But wait…

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

Get up close, crop it a little, dress it up in PicMonkey, and you have a decent photo – ready for your blog!

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

I usually airbrush the background a bit to make it blend in.

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

If you look at my kitchen right now, it's a wreck. I'm baking, taking photos, blogging… doing everything at once, as usual. But, nobody has to know that (unless I tell them.. woops).

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

I just used a plate and a leaf to dress this one up.

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

Scrapbook paper — you could even take some book pages and glue them together onto a canvas to make a nice backdrop.

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

This is one of my favorite scrapbook papers! Frosting and sprinkles! I bought it in a pack at Walmart.

How to Make a Photo Backdrop

You remember my On Top of Ole Cupcake recipe, right? Yep.. you guessed it, scrapbook paper!

If you were wondering how to make a photo backdrop, I hope this short tutorial helped!

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How to Make a Photo Backdrop

10/05/2013 · 29 Comments

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  1. Bertha Brown says

    10/05/2013 at 3:09 pm

    Great info! Thanks! No more crappy photos for me :)

    Reply
  2. Kerri says

    10/05/2013 at 6:28 pm

    I was just thinking of this for an upcoming post. Love your backgrounds. I was going to buy an white canvas to have a neutral background. Your cupcakes look so awesome with the whimsical designs behind them.

    Reply
  3. Mitch says

    10/05/2013 at 7:25 pm

    You put me to shame, my backdrop are the chairs behind the table that I take the pictures on!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    10/05/2013 at 8:57 pm

    Why haven’t I ever considered making a fabric backdrop before?? I have SO much fabric odds and ends laying around for sewing projects that I could use.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Medeiros says

    10/05/2013 at 10:48 pm

    You can also get white and/or black foam board from the craft store :) thanks 4 the tips

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    10/06/2013 at 8:21 am

    Great ideas!! I so need to improve on my photos and this is awesome!

    Reply
  7. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    10/06/2013 at 1:04 pm

    You must have been on my blog looking at my crappy pictures. I have to admit… yours are great. I love the football backdrop and the cupcake.

    Reply
  8. Growing Up Madison says

    10/06/2013 at 1:30 pm

    You’ve helped more than you realize. I’ve always seen the beautiful photos and wondered how they looked so good. Now I know. I might have to experiment myself with a few. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  9. Viccy H says

    10/06/2013 at 1:35 pm

    Wow, why have I never thought of this before! D’oh! Thank you for showing me the light, heehee xx

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  10. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    10/06/2013 at 1:44 pm

    Brilliant idea. I have taken SO many pictures for different things on my site and you can ALWAYS see the mess in the background LOL.

    Reply
  11. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    10/06/2013 at 1:56 pm

    Those are the cutest cupcakes. Love the back drop.

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  12. Brett says

    10/06/2013 at 3:38 pm

    Love the glue dot idea. Awesome. I need to get some more backdrops!

    Reply
  13. Katherine Bartlett says

    10/06/2013 at 4:59 pm

    You gave me some great ideas! Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    10/06/2013 at 5:49 pm

    I have a huge selection of scrapbook paper just from being a scrapbooker, but I hardly ever use it for my photos. I should!

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  15. Melanie says

    10/06/2013 at 5:50 pm

    I have been wanting to do this for awhile, I normally use whatever is behind, blur it out. Food is my focus so background hasn’t always been a thing to think about …until lately. I really want to step it up a notch! Thanks for the tips

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  16. melanie says

    10/06/2013 at 6:02 pm

    wow seriously, this is so simple I don’t know why I never thought of this! great ideas! I love these. Backdrops is what I struggle with. I find myself going all around my house, outside, trying to get a simple backdrop, i’ve used sheets, blankets, the top of my washer. lol but i never thought to use fabric, i have fabric from other craft projects i’ve done in the past. And i also have a TON different of cardstock paper designs! thank you for the tips. I will def be using them.

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  17. Kristen @ kristenione says

    10/06/2013 at 6:29 pm

    I’ve been using place mats and stuff but never thought about fabric and paper. Brilliant!!

    Reply
  18. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    10/06/2013 at 7:05 pm

    OMG… I love love love.. your tips.. did I say I love them?? I’ve been wondering how some of these amazing pic’s get a backdrop .. haaa now I know.. SOOO thankful for your post and so gonna give it a try soon. Will pin it so I won’t forget; THANK YOU

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  19. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    10/06/2013 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks for these great photo taking tips. My food photos never come out so great so I will definitely be taking these tips into consideration.

    Reply
  20. HilLesha says

    10/06/2013 at 8:38 pm

    Those are great backdrops! I know Michaels has an overwhelming amount of scrapbook paper, so I might check there sometime. :)

    Reply
  21. Debi says

    10/07/2013 at 6:11 am

    Your pictures always look beautiful. Thanks for the DIY tutorial.

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  22. Healy Harpster says

    10/07/2013 at 10:25 am

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas.

    Reply
  23. Areeba says

    10/07/2013 at 11:32 am

    Woohoo! I always look forward to get photography tips! Thanks for sharing these, it’s awesome!

    Reply
  24. Jenny says

    10/08/2013 at 8:55 am

    yummeh~ i’m not really big on cake and cupcakes and such but there are those times… :P

    Reply
  25. Lisa L. says

    11/01/2013 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks for the post. I thought it was really helpful!

    Reply
  26. Shari says

    11/09/2013 at 8:29 am

    Great ideas! Another way to show your creative flair. Thank you!

    Reply
  27. MzBaker says

    12/24/2013 at 1:46 am

    Those are awesome ideas for backdrops and I may just get me some material and do that. Love this!

    Reply
  28. Caroline Adenan says

    12/22/2015 at 3:17 pm

    Amazing idea. Thanks for the information :)

    Reply

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