Karl Taylor Education - Creating DIY Photography Backdrops

Creating DIY photography backdrops

In this class, Karl Taylor Education’s Creative Director Tim Gaudion shows you how to make your own DIY photography backdrops similar to those you’ll have seen throughout our food photography classes.

This step-by-step tutorial is ideal for photographers wanting to add an element of unique creativity to their shots as it shows you how to get creative results and outlines important considerations when choosing a background.
Class objectives:

Demonstrate how to create a DIY photography background
Outline important considerations when creating/selecting a background for photography
Explain and demonstrate the tools needed to create a wooden backdrop for photography

What you’ll need:

Untreated wooden planks
Drill and screws
Blowtorch
Wood dye
Paint
Wax crayons
Acrylic paint
Water