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DIY Photography Backdrop Holder

ByReverend Katherine

I use a backdrop for photos of things I sell in my meditation shop. I recently purchased a new backdrop after using my daughters for a while. Space is limited in my art room and there’s only one place I can set up a backdrop that gets the best light. I needed to find a way to have access to the backdrop without having to drag it out and unfold it every time. So necessity is the Mother of invention. With some help from my hubby, I am happy to share with you my DIY Photography Backdrop Holder.

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This is an inexpensive, utilitarian, no frills necessity for me. The convenience of having a backdrop at the ready allows for a quick photo and little fuss. You might use a backdrop for your blog photos, family photos or shop photos too. So I am happy to share this DIY Photography Backdrop Holder with you. I purchased most of the backdrop supplies at our local Home Depot.

diy photo backdrop holder

What You Need for a Vinyl Backdrop PVC Pipe
Tape Measure
Hacksaw
Stud Finder
Handy Hooks or Equivalent (hold up to 25lbs.)
Lightweight Clamps
Small Bubble Level
Pencil or Marker
Screws (approximately 2 inches long (to fit through the holes of handy hook and into the wall stud)
Drill or Screwdriver (not pictured)
Packing Tape
Large eye needle (not pictured)
Yarn, or String ( not pictured)

What You Need for a Fabric/Canvas Backdrop
PVC Pipe
Tape Measure
Hacksaw
Stud Finder
Handy Hooks or Equivalent (hold up to 25lbs.)
Lightweight Clamps
Small Bubble Level
Pencil
Screws (approximately 2 inches long (to fit through the holes of handy hook and into the wall stud)
Drill or Screwdriver (not pictured)
Sewing Machine or Large eye needle (not pictured)
Heavy Cotton Thread

LET’S MAKE IT!

Measure the width of your backdrop. Mark and cut the pipe 4 inches longer than the width of your backdrop with the hacksaw. Note: you can get the pipe cut for free at Home Depot
Lay your backdrop out in an area large enough to fit your backdrop and pipe well. I used the guest room bed. Lay the backdrop picture side down, place the pvc pipe at the top of the backdrop and fold over, adding an additional inch to create the pocket. Measure and mark the full width of the backdrop and remove the pipe.

Using tape, tape down the edge of the backdrop pocket to the back of the backdrop, twice. For those of you using a canvas backdrop. You can use a sewing machine instead of tape to create the pocket,
Using a needle and yarn ( or string) sew a running stitch through the taped edge. The taped edge will prevent the vinyl from tearing while you sew.

insert the PVC into the pocket and roll the backdrop up onto itself.
Using the plastic clamps to hold it in place on each end.
Using a stud finder measure and mark where your hangers will go. Pre-drill the holes then screw in the screws .
Hang your backdrop, step back and say Ta Daa!

On a side note, I may add end caps to the PVC pipe. Of course, you have the option of using end caps finials, etc. and using more attractive hooks too.

Unroll and roll up as needed.

On another side note- If you backdrop isn’t to wide, you can also use a shower rod, or curtain rod instead of the pvc pipe.

Well there you have it, a DIY Photography Backdrop Holder that keeps your backdrop up and out of the way and at the ready for your next photo shoot.

I hope to see you all back here on Thursday for the TFT blog op link party!

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