Back drops

[workingmamma]

I am looking to buy some backdrops for my daughter. We have mostly done outside pictures but looking to do more inside and set up a studio. If anyone has any sort of backdrops that you are tired of or advice on buying and saving tons of money on this stuff I am all ears!

[TommyH]

Check out Cowboystudio.com I have heard great things about them and they have complete kits ranging from 200 and up. The 200 dollar kit comes with a white background, stand for the background, and 2 full umbrella setups (umbrella, stands, lights, etc.)

You can also pick up some extra backgrounds.

[McKinneyJafra4u]

I second the recommendation for Cowboy studio. I've gotten backdrops, lights, tripod and backdrop holder from them and am very pleased. Their showroom/warehouse is about 10 minutes from my house so it's super convenient.

[avonlady916]

Have any of you tried the picture editing link to the left... the before and after pix are amazing! The link is below in case that ad moves

Portrait Professional - Easy Photo Editing Software

Bonnie

[workingmamma]

We can edit them like the ad shows so don't need that but do need backgrounds. WE have the stand and have been using sheets but wanting backgrounds that look like walls. Was hoping someone had some old ones they are tired of. Thanks everyone!!

[TommyH]

Originally Posted by workingmamma

We can edit them like the ad shows so don't need that but do need backgrounds. WE have the stand and have been using sheets but wanting backgrounds that look like walls. Was hoping someone had some old ones they are tired of. Thanks everyone!!

Keep an eye out on your local craigslist, or a city that's close. People usually post their stuff on there as well.

Bonnie - I actually have and use portrait pro 9, I can do all it does in CS5 but b/c it's automated it saves me so much time on the back end when I need to do post production clean ups for skin, eyes, etc.

[workingmamma]

Thanks Tommy! I have been watching Craigslist too. I appreciate your help!

[avonlady916]

Tommy!

You are a wealth of info!

My daughter is in heaven... had never heard of the cowboy site and really wants lights and backgrounds! She said to say THANKS!

Also... thanks for your comments on that program - The demo of it looked really user friendly... but having someone who uses it give it thumbs up will insure that I purchase

Thanks!
Bonnie

[TommyH]

Originally Posted by avonlady916

Tommy!

You are a wealth of info!

My daughter is in heaven... had never heard of the cowboy site and really wants lights and backgrounds! She said to say THANKS!

Also... thanks for your comments on that program - The demo of it looked really user friendly... but having someone who uses it give it thumbs up will insure that I purchase

Thanks!
Bonnie

Yes it is very user friendly, you click on parts of the face to identify where things start and stop (this is important to make sure its as close as possible to how the face is). I usually turn off the sculpting unless it's for a senior portrait, ad, or something like that. You can just use sliders after that for adjustments till you get it how you want it.

[roth]

Another good supply house that professional use is backdropoutlet.com

I have always had good service with them for years.