Finding a background can often be quite a difficult decision, especially if you want to change it up every now and then. More and more bloggers are opting for not only beautiful backgrounds but also the usage of props, although that isn’t something I’m covering much in this post. The key is really to work with what you have around you but I thought I would share some basic ideas which I use regularly.
Simple White
I think a lot of bloggers have painted their room white in order to use a simple plain white background and I think it will always be my favourite. The white surfaces help bounce around light and it also means you have nothing in the background distracting you from the product. Alternatively you could also use a different colour background but I would keep it nice and light. I personally use my white walls and my white desk from IKEA but you could also just get a cheap small table top to use as the base of your photos from IKEA or even some paper/card.
DIY Marble
If you’re lucky enough to have a marble table top than make the most of it, I personally don’t so simply stuck some sticky-back plastic in a marble effect to a piece of thick plastic and I love it because the photos look quite smart up against it but also because it’s portable.
Photograph
I save beautiful photos which I find in old calendars, books and postcards to then take photos on top off, I usually try and make them slightly related even if it’s only because of the colour choices but I find it’s an easy way to dress up a boring background.
Framed Print
One of my favourite backgrounds, as once again it is portable and I love how the glass reflects the light. I usually use quite a monochromatic print which has lots of white to keep the image still very bright.
Magazine
I love using the beauty pages of my favourite magazine as a backdrop and often rip them out and keep my favourite images. They’re also great inspiration for a look both for you and your readers.
Desk/Notebook
One of the easiest is when I use my desk or a notebook as they are always to hand. Sometimes I don’t feel like removing everything off my desk in order to make the space all white but find that keeping my frames and belongings can add a bit of personality to the image although as always I try not to keep it too cluttered and insure my product doesn’t get lost amongst everything else. I also like a notebook as the lines don’t clutter up the image too much but it’s something a little different.
Acrylic Storage
The nice thing about using acrylic storage is that it’s clear so you can put product’s in the drawers, under the drawers or on top of them.
Fabrics/Throws
You can use anything from your duvet cover to a jumper but I think fabrics work best in Autumn/Winter to add quite a warm feeling to your photos.
Wooden Floor Boards
Sadly we don’t have the nicest floor but if I did (or even beautiful tiles) I would use them non-stop!
Trays
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect one but trays are become continuously more popular as blogger backdrops, you can place product on and off the tray which can make the photo composition particularly perfect,
What do you use as your photo background? What will you be trying in the future?
I have been guilty of using a faux fur scarf to photograph products on and actually, I think it works quite well. I'm a big fan of the plain white background to but sometimes a little extra is needed to 'jazz' it up a bit. I must try that marble idea…xx
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I love things like this! Photography is something I'm aiming to work harder on this year – I like a plain background, or a simple background best but I usually take my photographs in natural light.
My windowsills are oak and aren't something I'd like in my photograph so I actually set up my ironing board so I can really get close to the window! It's neutral chevron pattern which I quite like, but I mix it up with nice patterns from my magazines 🙂
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Eep love this post! I love finding new things to photograph everything on, I have just discovered that Vinnys Kids table from Ikea works well and I can put it infront of the window easily also. I also like taking pictures on a set of drawers I up cycled with white annie sloan paint it has a shabby chic look and looks lovely. I am currently looking for the perfect flat lay background which is a little harder than I thought! A white large tile is also great if your looking for something portable and want white fresh images.
Liza | Glambeautys | YouTube
Loved this, the photos are what draws people in. x
Emma | Emmys Blog
I have a white portable wooden board that I take my pictures on – very verstaile as I can plonk it on my desk whenever I want – but I also textured, wooden trays so I have that amazing floor board effevt without having to redo my whole house.
I think TK MAXX homeware section is an amazing place to get props
Epiphannie A
Great post – thank you! I always struggle with finding a nice background but I feel inspired to have a look around my room now 🙂
Jessica x
Cruelty Free Cottage
This is a great and really helpful post! I'll definitely be taking some tips from this!
Danielle | simplicityrosex.blogspot.com
Great post!!
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Great post Sabrina. I've never thought of using marble x
Great post and some really lovely tips x
pintsizedbeauty.blogspot.co.uk
Love the marble idea! I'll definitely use it!
Anouk >> http://www.franklyanouk.blogspot.be
That's such a great post! I recently went a little crazy at H&M home for some photo probs and backgrounds 🙂
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This is probably the area I need to work on the most! I'm going to do more research to amp up my photo backgrounds! I love the idea of the tray 🙂 xx
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Such a great and helpful post, thanks! I always struggle with backgrounds because I live in a student house with hideous furniture and yellow walls but this was really helpful 🙂
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Such a useful post! Thank you for all the ideas, this is something I think we all struggle with x
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Never thought of most of these even though they are so obvious! Love it, soo helpful
This is such a useful post! I am so used to a white background but it would be so nice to have a change. The lined paper idea is so simple and clean, I'm definitely going to have to give it a go
Gaby // etcGabrielle
These are really great ideas! Some of which I would of never thought of! The marble plastic sticky thing is just genius and I've never thought of the tile/floor idea either!
Thank You,
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Great post! I have learned a lot here. I am kinda having a hard time picking the right background..simply can't decide. Now I know….
Love this post, I really found it helpful. I must admit I do love a clean white background!
I loved this post, some really good ideas. I use a piece of white plastic that my bf got from his work as I don't have any white furniture….it works perfectly 🙂 xx
I need to try the acrylic draw background with mine!
sophheydoll.blogspot.co.uk
This is amazing! I got so many great ideas for backgrounds, rather than just my basic white…thanks!
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*Add Bookmark* – great post and very inspirational, thank you! 🙂 xx
Great post, I've been wanting to use different backgrounds lately and this is great. x
FARFROMPERFECTIONXO
Your DIY marble board is amazing, totes giving it a go for myself! I'm always making the most of my wooden floorboards, white walls and fluffy rugs 🙂
Francesca xo // EffStar Beauty
so many great ideas! x
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Such a good post! I always struggle to find backgrounds but I find magazines and my duvet cover work the best at the moment xx
alicekatex ♥
Really good ideas for makeup! Love this post, I really found it helpful and inspirational. xx
There are a lot of possibilities! Loving all your examples 🙂
Great post! I take mostly outfit post photos, but all of my product photos are taken with mainly white background, sometimes with a marble counter or some distressed wood boards that make for the perfect backdrop to recipe and lifestyle posts!
Beautyosaurus Lex
I love using fabric items with some texture as a background. This was really helpful for getting out of my usual comfort zone and try something new.
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