Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
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Four studio backdrops you can make yourself for your Licensing shoots
If you’ve spent time with Annie Leibovitz’s iconic work for Vanity Fair, you might be familiar with her signature use of canvas backdrops. Many of them were created by the artist Sarah Oliphant, who’s made breathtaking backgrounds for the pages of Vogue and the runways of Oscar de la Renta. Over the years, Oliphant Studio’s… Continue reading Four studio backdrops you can make yourself for your Licensing shoots
FREE Winter Landscape Backgrounds – Download Now
Embrace the tranquility of winter in your next design with these calming cold-weather backgrounds. Download these beauties now. Snow-covered mountains, still skies, frozen lakes. Winter is here! And, don’t get us wrong, sub-zero temperatures are harsh. But, the season can also be quite peaceful. Check out these FREE winter landscape backgrounds and incorporate seasonal serenity… Continue reading FREE Winter Landscape Backgrounds – Download Now