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DIY Backdrops: Dynamic Surfaces for Tabletop Photography

Build your studio repertoire with beautiful, simple, dynamic backdrops. In this class I show a variety of background ideas at different price points. I cove...
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 26m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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About the course

Build your studio repertoire with beautiful, simple, dynamic backdrops. In this class I show a variety of background ideas at different price points.

I cover:

  1. White Backdrops
  2. Chalkboard Looks
  3. Big Tile Surfaces
  4. Grouting a Backsplash Panel
  5. Shooting Tips!

This class is designed for food bloggers, artists, content creators, online merchants, or anyone looking to create a unique versatile backdrop (or several!) to add to their photo gear collection.

What can you learn from this course?

Create one or more of the backdrops from this course and use it to photograph an object or scene. Feel free to post any process images or just your final shots using the background you created.


If you share images you create on instagram, I’d love to see! feel free to tag me @tabithapark so I can come take a look :)

Here’s a list of links to everything I show in this class:
White Foam Core from Walmart: $0.88
Black Foam Core from Walmart: $2.97 
White Poster Board from Walmart: $0.97
White Banner Paper Roll from Walmart: $7.47 
Offwhite Paper Roll from IKEA: $4.99 
Tracing Paper Roll from Amazon: $6.28 

Chalkboard 2’x4′ from Home Depot: $9.99 
Black Poster Board from Walmart: $0.97 
White Chalk 12ct from Target: $0.99 

Travertine Grey Tile from Lowes: $1.27 
Charcoal Grey Tile from Lowes: $4.48 
Grey Concrete look Tile from Lowes: $4.37 
Marble Tile (not shown in class but gorgeous!) $4.80 
Slate Tile Slab from Home Depot: $5.98 
Felt Bumper Pads from Amazon: $6.99 

Grey Penny Tile from Lowes: $5.87 per sheet
White Subway Tile from Lowes: $3.28 per sheet
White Non-Sanded Grout from Home Depot: $5.27 
Liquid Nails for Projects from Home Depot: $1.87 
Putty Knife from Lowes $0.98 
Caulk Gun from Lowes $2.48 
Giant Whiteboard from Lowes $12.97 

2-in Spring Clamp from Lowes: $2.78 
1-in Spring Clamp from Lowes: $2.18
Metal Corner Brace/Bracket: $2.87 

What you need to start the course?

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Arts & Crafts knowledge.

Who is this course is made for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Are there coupons or discounts for DIY Backdrops: Dynamic Surfaces for Tabletop Photography ? What is the current price?

You can enrol in this course with a Skillshare subscription that costs $8/month, but you start with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also enrol in thousands of courses on a variety of topics with your subscription, including several Staff Pick courses.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the DIY Backdrops: Dynamic Surfaces for Tabletop Photography course?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forDIY Backdrops: Dynamic Surfaces for Tabletop Photography, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Tabitha Park?

Tabitha Park has created 26 courses that got 3,317 reviews which are generally positive. Tabitha Park has taught 111,889 students and received a 4.5 average review out of 3,317 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Tabitha Park is an instructor that you can trust.
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Video: 26m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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