My Process for Creating Vinyl Backgrounds
Today I want to share my process for creating vinyl backgrounds.
Recently I read that when considering purchasing vinyl backgrounds, customers often want to know where the seller is getting their images, and that makes a lot of sense to me!
Does the seller own the rights to print them?
Well, in a nutshell .. yes, I own the rights to each and every one of my backgrounds. I’ve either taken the photo myself or I’ve purchased a stock photo with a licence for up to 500 prints, guaranteed.
Photography backgrounds are something I’m constantly looking for; old wooden doors, rusty metal trays, even my garage floor. I don’t think a person can have too many photography backgrounds! And, with my lifestyle the way it is (travelling between two places, always on the go) I was forced to come up with creative solutions. I couldn’t very well carry our garage floor under the front seat on an airplane!
So here’s my process for creating vinyl backgrounds.
My Process for Creating Vinyl Backgrounds
- I photograph something I think will make a great background. My own images are high resolution photographs shot with a Nikon D750 in RAW format which I edit in Lightroom, and Photoshop.
- When I purchase images, I make sure to use only high resolution files which I edit in Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Once I have an image edited and sized to 24″ x 36″, a test background is printed on durable vinyl which has been carefully sourced.
- The printer I use is a family owned and operated business specializing in custom and large format prints printed at true 1200 dpi which provides high quality, precise printing.
- When I receive a print of the actual vinyl background, I use it to shoot a still life image (most often a flat lay) and if it passes the “realistic” test, it is offered for sale.
All Shop Images are Taken by Me
All product images in the SHOP are photos I’ve taken. The top image is a shot of a product taken on the vinyl and if you “hover” your mouse over it you will see a full length photo of the actual vinyl background. Zoom in and have a close look! When you read the description of the background, I indicate the backgrounds created with images I’ve taken myself.
Please visit the FAQ‘s for more information.
“Weathered Wood” was discovered on a restaurant wall near the ocean on the beautiful island of Maui. While most people were taking photos of sunsets, I was setting up facing a wall. I had more than a few curious glances!
From the Shop
Our Sunbaked background is reminiscent of a sun drenched stone patio made very hard and dry by the heat of the sun. It’s a warm, rustic background well suited for food photography. Use warm neutrals, such as charcoal or grey, chocolate brown, rich olive green, and dark tan or beige. White works as well, but choose a warmer shade so the contrast doesn’t appear too cool.
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