![]() ![]() Because my studio will be used against a wall, it’s simple enough to rest the pallet “wall” against the real wall. While you could consider attaching the “wall” to the “floor” with L-brackets, I decided to leave them separate. So, I decided to switch it out for another plank that fit into the open space once I removed it. My chosen pallet had one plank with rough edges, leaving big gaps in certain places. If, on the other hand, any planks have issues, now is the time to address them. If your pallet looked decent, you are finished and ready to start using your backdrop. So, I then decided to remove the blocks and unsupported bottom pieces, leaving a flatter panel that takes up less room. Use small nails to nail each unsupported plank to the new plank.īecause this piece will be used as a wall, I figured it’s more convenient for it to be thin and weigh less. We’re going to fix that by placing another plank on the backside, along the cut line. The smaller half of the pallet will have unsupported planks along the cut line. I think it also makes it easier to move the pallet when needed. That one will end up being the “floor.” The blocks help raise it slightly off the floor, making taking pictures a bit more comfortable. You’ll end up with one pallet that is completely supported in all 4 corners. Next, flip the pallet over and cut through the bottom planks, along the same line, to fully separate the pallet in half. You want to leave the center support in place underneath. Cutting the palletĬut the pallet in half so that you end up with a matching “floor” and “wall” backdrop.īegin by cutting the top planks of the pallet just slightly off-center. We’ll be using the same pallet for both parts of our backdrop! My usual photography subjects are food and small crafts so I don’t need the area to be very large. To ensure I always had a nice, rustic looking background available, I decided to use some worn pallets for the “floor” and backdrop of my “studio.” Choosing a palletįor my basement “studio,” I first looked for a pallet with the planks as close together as possible.ĭon’t worry if it looks big. I took a lot of photos outside, but I (even) occasionally used my (albeit clean) bathroom floor! Yuck! Sorry to admit it, but this homemade yogurt photo was taken on my bathroom floor! Not so appealing anymore? Making a pallet photography backdrop It isn’t the most beautiful place for taking pictures, but it had a small, open spot for me.īefore I set up my pallet “studio,” I went everywhere looking for good lighting and interesting backgrounds. We do have an unfinished basement that had room to spare. We don’t have a lot of room in our small house for a mini photo studio, though. So, years ago, I decided to invest in some lights to be able to take pictures inside whenever my little heart desires. While I get lots of great seafood, our main meal together is always at night. My husband is a fisherman and gone all day. To make things trickier, most of the meals that I want to photograph are made at night. ![]() IT doesn’t help that I live on the “wrong” side of a mountain, the side where the sun is completely blocked during most of day during winter. ![]() The lighting is as cold as the weather outside (with lots of blue hues). In the winter, taking pictures for my blog is a bit of a challenge. ![]()
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