Top 10 Backdrops for Portrait Photography

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    Those of you who follow my blog and twitter feed, see me using Lastolite Collapsable Backdrops on the majority of my Portrait Sittings. Here are my top 10 backdrops which I recommend for headshots & portraits. As a travelling portraitist collapsible backgrounds are a quick and easy solution. They take seconds to set up and pack away making them equally convenient to pop-open in offices & clients homes.
    I enjoy shooting portraits with the collapsible backdrops. As a one man band, I can easily accomplish the background set-ups by myself since they fold and unfold like a giant reflector. They are easy to carry on public transport, which is a blessing. The majority of my sittings take place in London. As a regular passenger on the London Underground they are easy to stow in a large suitcase.
    As well as single sided backdrops, Lastolite offer reversible backdrops giving you more options. The backdrops I most frequently us are the Black/White, White/Light Gray Urban Collapsible Background Smoke/Concrete and Vintage backdrops such as Tobacco/Olive.
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    Winner of the Portrait of Britain in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. Lewis is a dedicated portrait photographer who has spent over a decade capturing many of the world’s most recognised faces. Sitters have included the likes of William Shatner, David Cameron, Sir Derek Jacobi, Iain Glen and Natalie Dormer. Rory’s images have been exhibited on both sides of the Atlantic, and several of his iconic portraits have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London.
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  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent. Thank you 😊

  • @brownbutterflyy1058
    @brownbutterflyy1058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! Amazing video! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kenlewphoto
    @kenlewphoto ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rory this is an amazing video and thank you for having examples with your beautiful work. I came here to see how big these backdrops were and I left with more knowledge and respect for your vision. Thank you for sharing and for making this video! It’s most appreciated!

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ken.

  • @LilySandersChangemaker
    @LilySandersChangemaker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rory, I use 2 of these when I have to jump on Eyewitness News LIVE...the days of going into the studio are kind of over when it comes to the newsroom. Love the black one for headshots! So fabulous.

  • @DavidLaslett
    @DavidLaslett 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed this. Thanks very much Rory.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you.

  • @DavidJColbran
    @DavidJColbran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really useful video, thanks. I've been looking to move away from paper for a while and have gone with Lastolite as a system. The magnetic holder for stands is brilliant and the backdrops are well built and super light. A massive improvement for my business !

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you David. Lastolite backdrop are the best.

  • @marcpayne9117
    @marcpayne9117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Rory that helped me a lot mate.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Marc.

  • @mikijava9575
    @mikijava9575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful content. Really inspiring to see how you work. These colors enhance your subjects. I suspect that you would do wonderful portraits with just a white bedsheet.📷

  • @nxtstd1075
    @nxtstd1075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it, I'm open my studio and this video really helped me out, thanks. also I like the umbrella light..

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and best of luck.

  • @johnkenny9832
    @johnkenny9832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That portrait of Karl Pilkington! Thanks for linking the gear, particularly the magnetic hanger. Massively helpful and informative as usual!

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you John.

  • @charliegreen1989
    @charliegreen1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this Rory just what I needed. I’ve been wondering what collapsible to get next. I do love the Tobacco and Olive one, always been a favourite of mine so will probably be that one.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Tobacco & Olive is essential to any studio! As mentioned it is two great backdrops in one. This would be my recommendation manfrotto.sjv.io/N1keN.

    • @charliegreen1989
      @charliegreen1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryLewis that’s the one I’ve been looking at so nice.

  • @stefanpop6091
    @stefanpop6091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was helpful!

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Stefan.

  • @TailoredTechnique
    @TailoredTechnique ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love that red

    • @TailoredTechnique
      @TailoredTechnique ปีที่แล้ว

      We to purchase an saw some reviews about the wrinkles. Is that a big problem w the collapsing ones?

  • @chadkbrignall22
    @chadkbrignall22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff Rory! I feel like I am going around and around trying to figure out what backdrop to go with a more permanent style or portable. Lastolites art exactly cheap and add t the long list of expensive shit us photographers require

  • @curtisclement
    @curtisclement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saved this video for my GAS category. I know how these backdrops work and I have a few of them but I’ve also been using the westcott brand also for home use but it does hit home when shooting on location.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Magnetic Backdrop Stand is a must! amzn.to/3loBszW​

    • @curtisclement
      @curtisclement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryLewis thank you for taking the time to respond with a link but I already own one.

  • @broskies2598
    @broskies2598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @andrealfred5217
    @andrealfred5217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my!!!!! Those backdrops are absolutely gorgeous....Which one to get first for all around?

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely the Olive! manfrotto.sjv.io/N1keN

  • @musanetesakupwanya1050
    @musanetesakupwanya1050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Rory! Thanks for this awesome video 😁 a question if I might ask... Which background works best for black skin? Im sure lighting is a major part of it all, but apart from a white background, I'd like your opinion on which one of these different backdrops work.
    Again, great video!

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Musanete.
      Please see some links below you might find helpful.
      Online Masterclass Recording.
      www.rorylewis.studio/photography-workshops/online-masterclass-recording
      Mentorship.
      www.rorylewis.studio/mentorship
      Portrait Photography Masterclasses.
      www.rorylewis.studio/workshops
      One-to-One Studio Photography Tuitions.
      www.rorylewis.studio/onetoone-photography-training
      Have a lovely day.

  • @zedbleu4444
    @zedbleu4444 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Sir,
    I'm planning on buying two of these beautiful backdrops: concrete/smoke and ink/sage.
    About the concrete one, do you think it can be turned upside-down even though the concrete texture seems to be lit from the top ?
    I ask because this background seems to offers so many possibilities depending on its orientation and where you place the subject in front of it...
    There are "zones" that can be exploited in many ways... but does the concrete texture allow to play with all these or does it limit the way you place the backdrop and the ligths ?
    Thank you for this very good video!

  • @clarenceshelton5113
    @clarenceshelton5113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir,
    What kind of camera are you using and how detailed are your workshops? You were discussing the backdrops that you use, but all I could see was the beautiful images of your shooting. Great job and well done.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Clarence.
      Please see some links below you might find helpful.
      Online Masterclass Recording.
      www.rorylewis.studio/photography-workshops/online-masterclass-recording
      Mentorship.
      www.rorylewis.studio/mentorship
      Portrait Photography Masterclasses.
      www.rorylewis.studio/workshops
      One-to-One Studio Photography Tuitions.
      www.rorylewis.studio/onetoone-photography-training
      Have a lovely day.

  • @marcomark8
    @marcomark8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me what size soft box that is in inches?

  • @timogustafsson
    @timogustafsson ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you want to take full body photos what do you use then?

  • @vivekshinde4825
    @vivekshinde4825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I
    want to buy this background

  • @davidpalermo4695
    @davidpalermo4695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can the black/white backdrop also be used instead of VFlats- to place on either side of a model to reflect or absorb light like a VFlat would. This would be a nice portable solution rather than carrying bulky VFlats.

    • @kenlewphoto
      @kenlewphoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was just thinking about that. They can be clamped from the back

    • @davidpalermo4695
      @davidpalermo4695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kenlewphoto I travel to clients homes to do portraits and v-flats are a bit large for my car... the collapsible backdrops fold very nicely!

    • @kenlewphoto
      @kenlewphoto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidpalermo4695 that was my dilemma too. Too large. It’s not till I started researching that I thought of this idea too. But then I found a couple other options that aren’t as wide. But I went ahead and got a Manfrotto backdrop too haha

  • @frostybe3r
    @frostybe3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently I have an incredibly cheap Calumet paper backdrop, I'm wondering if I should invest in the, 'Manfrotto EzyFrame Vintage Background - Pewter' instead.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try getting that backdrop on the tube hehe. Manfrotto backdrops are classical, beautiful and easy to transport.

    • @frostybe3r
      @frostybe3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoryLewis I mean my stands are from eBay, cheap crap, need something more substantial lol.

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frostybe3r Heavy Duty is best see these stands amzn.to/3KgCfyZ I have 4 of these for lighting and backdrop support

    • @frostybe3r
      @frostybe3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoryLewis Ah cool, I'm really feeling that fairly expensive EzyFrame, in the midst of redoing my entire room.

  • @PedroGameiro
    @PedroGameiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Black and white Lastolite backdrop whitch size you recomend? 5x6 or 6x7'' thanks

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve both sizes for different purposes.

    • @PedroGameiro
      @PedroGameiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryLewis can you explain in what situation use one over the other? please :) so i get the feeling

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I tend to use 5x6 for headshot/ portrait sessions and 6x7 for half body/ group shots.

    • @PedroGameiro
      @PedroGameiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryLewis thanks a lot

  • @Bushy-73
    @Bushy-73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my I'm spoilt for choice, ps just subd to you

  • @rickshapiro63
    @rickshapiro63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you share where you purchase these from?

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please see the link below.
      www.rorylewis.studio/lastolite-by-manfrotto

  • @cameronmma9576
    @cameronmma9576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I get these in the UK?

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please see the link below.
      www.rorylewis.studio/lastolite-by-manfrotto

    • @cameronmma9576
      @cameronmma9576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoryLewis thank you mate

  • @aldrianalfonso5638
    @aldrianalfonso5638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    where are the links?

    • @RoryLewis
      @RoryLewis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Aldrian.
      Please see some links below you might find helpful.
      Online Masterclass Recording.
      www.rorylewis.studio/photography-workshops/online-masterclass-recording
      Mentorship.
      www.rorylewis.studio/mentorship
      Portrait Photography Masterclasses.
      www.rorylewis.studio/workshops
      One-to-One Studio Photography Tuitions.
      www.rorylewis.studio/onetoone-photography-training
      Have a lovely day.