I'm wondering what people use as backdrops for portraits and still life tintypes and ambros, nothing expensive like painted ones just any particular material or colour you use
I'm wondering what people use as backdrops for portraits and still life tintypes and ambros, nothing expensive like painted ones just any particular material or colour you use
Many portraitists have made their own by painting a large muslin sheet to suit their needs. A big roll of seamless paper is useful (if bland), but generally requires two stands and a crossbar. Or find an empty room with interesting walls and windows for lighting (seems quite possible in Ireland).
Remember that wet-plate is sensitive to blue light only, so be careful with colors. Experiment, have fun, and when you get a result you like, share it here, please.
Re: backdrops
An empty room........you haven't heard about our housing shortageOriginally Posted by Mark Sampson
Well, no, I haven't. Didn't mean to insult your intelligence or your country. Best of luck!
no need to apologise Mark, you didn't do either. Irish humour!!!!!:
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