My dad is an amateur photographer - he mainly takes pics of the grandkids, his cats and a lot of desert scenery. He's actually pretty darn good.

Anyway - he was wanting to buy a backdrop for taking pics - like a blue or white screen, something that would be good for Photoshopping the pics. I was thinking about getting something like that for him for an early Christmas present this year.

My question is... any recommendations? He's using a digital camera (not a cheapo... a nice high-end Olympus) if that makes any difference (versus a 35mm). I guess I'm thinking of the background type thing that has a stand so he could set up a place to take pics for the holidays.

I know we have a lot of photographers in this biz so hopefully someone here will have some ideas.

Thanks in advance. :okthumb:

I don't really do any bluescreening myself.. but blue screens or green screens are the best. Like I say I haven't used them myself but you might find something on http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ :)

Kath...

Not sure if you would be able to find something out in the Palm Springs area,
but if you take a trip into LA you could check out Samy's Camera... or order online...


Samy's Camera - Studio Lighting - Backrounds

BHPhotos is a great company.

But you may be able to find something used for a good price on EBay or somewhere like that.

Something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=30079

Don't let him kid you - Gramps is getting into the porn content biz. :P

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I'm sure we can supply him with lots of tips.

Blondes look good on a black back drop and it makes it easy to produce pics that are easily masked for tours and banners and such.

Just dont let a wench who has used dermablend to cover her ugly ass tattoos anywhere near you black backdrop....

:headwall:

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lol - even though it sounds like an "ewwwww" Peaches, in a way I wish he was. My dad took early retirement a few years back to move us all out to CA from OH and will be stuck working for the rest of his life because of it. He's in a low-paying, high-stress job - it just makes me sick to see it. He won't let any of the kids help - even though we feel responsible because he moved for our betterment... *sigh*

So - maybe if dad got into the "content biz" it might not be such a bad idea. :awinky:

BTW... thanks everyone for the ideas. I've been checking into some of the suggestions.... nlphoto - I will be coming into the LA area next weekend for the Webmaster Access. I might do some shopping then too!

Much appreciated folks - this is going to make his holiday! :rokk:

Something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=30079[/b][/quote]
Stands with roll paper backgrounds best way to go for good quality amateur pics for the kids, grandkids, pets, etc.

Cheap (about $25 per roll) to get all the colors you need.

One simple trick is at least 2 front lights with subject at least 4-5 feet from the backdrop and a backlight that highlights the hair and kicks the shadows off the background.

Stands with roll paper backgrounds best way to go for good quality amateur pics for the kids, grandkids, pets, etc.

Cheap (about $25 per roll) to get all the colors you need.

One simple trick is at least 2 front lights with subject at least 4-5 feet from the backdrop and a backlight that highlights the hair and kicks the shadows off the background.[/b][/quote]
Thanks for the tip photogregg - I'll be sure to pass it on to my dad! :okthumb:

No problem Kath !