Professional photography is useful for all industries and subjects. Photographing musical instruments is a fun and exciting way to get into the world of music photography.

Photo by Eldeen Annette Portraiture

A muslin backdrop is light fabric background, which can easily be transported for on-location photo shoots. Not only do photographers like the light weight construction of the muslin fabric, they also like the versatility and variety of colors they can choose from when selecting a backdrop.

Green screen (or chroma key backgrounds) are commonly used in the film and photographic industry to separate subjects from a background. The subjects are then placed on another digital background in post production. There are two common colors of chroma key backdrops: blue and green.

At Backdrop Express we’re very proud to announce the newest addition to our product line – tethered photography equipment!

What is Tethered Photography?

Tethered photography is a common term used to describe when a photographer connects (or “tethers”) their camera to their computer or tablet, typically through either a USB wire, FireWire, or wirelessly. During a tethered photo shoot, when a picture is taken, the photo bypasses the camera, is saved directly to the computer’s hard-drive, and displayed instantly on the  monitor or laptop screen. This process gives both the photographer and the model/client instant feedback on the photographs being taken.

A common misconception is that chroma key is a high cost background only used by big professional studios. But actually, it is definitely possible to create a green screen on a budget. Here we offer 6 tips on how to minimize the spending for your green screen production.

Portrait photography is one of the most popular ways photographers make a living. However, when photographers choose to branch out into family photography, a whole new dynamic is created. Posing family members well for a portrait becomes perhaps the most difficult part of the photo shoot. Your photos need to reflect not only the individual people in the image, but the family together as a whole. Here are some things to remember as you proceed.

The word “photography” originates from ancient Greek, meaning “to draw with light”. Photography is an art where we capture moments in time by drawing with the light onto our canvas, the camera. Because light is such an important factor in photography it is important to understand the different types of lighting used and how to properly handle it.