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Background Bliss

We will be featuring from time to time some unique background prop ideas but today’s post is all about keeping it real and simple, just plain ole’ seamless paper.

When I first got going, I made sure to have the basics….Black and White.

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I wanted to add a little bit of pop to my pics and with a baby girl on the way at the time, HOT Pink was calling my name. I also needed something a little different and gender neutral so I also got me some Thunder Gray (my favorite ever!)

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Why do I love Thunder Gray so much? Besides is neutrality, I love how it can take on a different tone based on lighting and post-process techniques. A little Honey, gives a little Blue Hue.

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Seamless paper comes in a couple different sizes and easily slides on a Port-A-Stand. Size all depends on your very own preference…I find that 53″ is perfect for newborn and tot shots, even a couple kids. Big family shots will probably require the larger 107″ size.

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I’m in the market for a couple new rolls of color. Help me decide. Let’s try this forum style! Let us know what your favorite seamless paper color is by posting a comment linking to a picture, blog post, flickr photo, or website showing off your seamless! Post as many as you coose

*Because Prop Insanity has kicked off with such HUGE success that we are already getting ready for some big and exciting changes! Keep an eye on the blog for new ways to share ideas and chat with other photog’s. Make sure to join the all new Prop Insanity Flickr Group, yes it’s empty now but will be launching soon with a brand new Prop Insanity Site!! We will drop some hints here and there, so stay tuned…forums are coming!

`Seamingly Prop Insane Ladies

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13 Responses to “Background Bliss”

  1. Donna Dear, on March 4th, 2009 at 7:33 am Said:

    I like black and white, but I am in the market for some more. http://mydearphotography.blogspot.com/2008/10/fun-shoot.html

  2. Marissa Vargason, on March 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am Said:

    Here is a link to white, well and thunder gray but its in bw (Thunder gray is one of my favorites) http://photosbymarissa.blogspot.com/2009/03/someone-is-year-olderand-year-more.html
    Then here is cobalt blue (by superior vs savage)please ignore my bad cloning :)
    http://photosbymarissa.blogspot.com/2008/12/trash-cake-and-fam-sneak-peak.html

    Im in the market, I love seemless I just purchased Orchid, and I really want to know more about this tulip and a green I saw!! Hope someone posts soon :)

  3. heathergreen, on March 4th, 2009 at 8:10 am Said:

    I love that Tiffany’s teal color:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterblog/226818700/ Works for boys/girls/adults/teens/anyone :) I have seamless white right now, getting black next and I think that teal might be the next purchase after that.

  4. robyn, on March 4th, 2009 at 11:06 am Said:

    Thunder grey is one of my faves:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterblog/3302448167/

    By the way, the Tiffany blue linked above in my stream was shot with fleece as the backdrop, not seamless. :-)

  5. Kristine, on March 4th, 2009 at 3:04 pm Said:

    I use Sky Blue (my fave!), Coral and Studio Grey.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristinekraft/?saved=1

  6. Erin Cookmeyer, on March 4th, 2009 at 4:07 pm Said:

    My favorite seamless color is Blue Jay.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/picturestopaper/3276611230/in/set-72157613731164027/

  7. Timeless Photography By Angela Bouma, on March 4th, 2009 at 4:14 pm Said:

    im liking my crimson!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/27571153@N08/3319974643/

    you can see it used in this photo here!.. i also have some on my flickr stream in thunder grey and the coral!.. i definitely like the thunder grey..very versatile!

  8. Kendra, on March 4th, 2009 at 4:18 pm Said:

    I’ve never used seamless…is it hard to take care of? Easy to tear? I’ve wanted to buy some for a while now.

  9. Ashlee, on March 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm Said:

    I just got hooked to seamless paper….I also HEART thunder grey. Here is my link: http://www.ashesphotos.blogspot.com/

    Looks lighter in this picture, I used a few different actions on it! LOVE IT! I’M HOOKED!

  10. Shannon, on March 4th, 2009 at 7:51 pm Said:

    I love my thunder gray as well!! THANK YOU for the genius tip about using honey over it to turn the hue!! I love it!!!

  11. Bethany, on March 4th, 2009 at 7:54 pm Said:

    Ooh I love the thunder grey!

  12. Amanda, on March 5th, 2009 at 10:09 am Said:

    My absolute favorite is Chestnut! It’s such a fab color.
    http://erasphotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/miss-ellia.html

  13. Amanda Heath, on March 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm Said:

    Ok, I am hooked now…but where do I purchase seamless? Can anyone please share some websites I may order from? You can e.mail me to amandaheathphoto@yahoo.com

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