DIY Backdrops for Food Photography
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.พ. 2018
- Blog post about making DIY backdrops: thebiteshot.com/diy-food-phot...
Erickson Surfaces: www.ericksonsurfaces.com (BITESHOT10 for 10% off)
Stuff referenced in this video to make your own DIY Backdrops:
Joint Compound - geni.us/Gp8Z
Putty Knife - geni.us/i3vxAJ
Laminated Plywood (2ft x 4ft x 3/16'' thickness)
Blending Brush - geni.us/m5WOB
Krylon Matte Finish Spray - geni.us/uvlazt
For the Blue/Grey Board
Rustoleum Matte Spray Paint in Bittersweet - geni.us/ZDuKOw
Deco Art Chalky Finish Acrylic Paint in Yesteryear - geni.us/sbuTrmx
Rustoleum Paint and Primer in Robin's Egg - geni.us/jFBa7u
For the Green/Rust Board
Rustoleum Matte Spray Paint in Castle Rock - thd.co/2FcBJ6n
Deco Art Chalky Finish Acrylic Paint in Enchanted - geni.us/8eqbZsm
Martha Stewart Matte Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint in Linen - geni.us/I5PBqfI
Rustoleum Aged Metallic Rust - thd.co/2GRxsTa
For the White Board:
Martha Stewart Matte Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint in Linen - geni.us/I5PBqfI
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Interior Designer here!! we paint those foam boards all the time :) Pro tip!! You have to paint an "x" corner to corner on the back! As the paint dries the surface tension increases and pulls the board in. The "x" equalizes the tension front and back :)
Hey Heather, quick question! :-) Would you paint that X on the back before applying the joint compound? Or does this only work if you're just painting the boards, not applying joint compound? Can't wait to try it in any case!
Can you say this in layman's term please?
@@JizbellasToons Hi Claire, I think I wold start with a touch of the joint compound on the back, for the same reason :)
Great tip!!!!!
Perhaps she needs to try thicker foam? Like foam insulation used for roofs and siding?
Here's a tip for a different texture: after the oil spray paint is dry, use a candle to kind of draw around the board. Then, use the acrylic paint. When it is dry, use a sandpaper to remove the wax from the candle. The result is incredible and looks like old wood (I don't know the name of this technique in English, but in Portuguese we call it Patina).
Can't wait to try!!
Love this one. lots and lots of good info here! Thanks Joanie!
This is creepy how you post and talk about everything I wanted to learn - thank you 💙
Ha ha!!! I love it :) Just going off the requests that people have, so seems you're not alone!
Watched this video a couple of weeks ago and now I’m here, paint and brush in hand getting ready to do my very first DIY backdrop! Thanks for creating such easy to watch content!
Oh my goodness this is proving to be nearly as much fun as the photography itself. Thank you so much for posting this!
Such a great video Joanie! I can’t wait to make my own 😊 My husband and I love doing DIY projects. This is a must for my food blog photography!
I have been creatively STUCK for like a year. And JUST started a new cookbook with frustration. But, NOW you have truly inspired me and made a BIG happy SPARK.... so many caps... just so happy. I appreciate you and all you do for everyone! Thank you.
OMG I am so happy that I've found you! Everything on your channel is so helpful, and easy to understand! Thank youuu! :)
Omg love this , I need to make my own boards. I.love this blue board.
If a food photographer would like some wood with a rough texture to use for an interesting surface, buy some Cedar fence boards. (Normally wood boards have a smooth surface.)
Here in the Atlanta, Georgia USA area, I go to Home Depot or Lowe's big box stores when I need some rough cut wood. Go to the back of these stores or ask an associate where to find it.
I look through the stacks of Cedar fence boards to make sure the wood is not warped, split or discolored. Then I have the store cut the boards into 4 foot lengths (so it will fit on my car's back seat).
When you get home, if you like, you can paint the boards in any way you may want. If you thin out the paint, it will soak into the softer areas faster than the harder areas.
If you have time, put some of the boards outside for a year or two so the sun, rain, snow, insects, etc. will work their magic on the wood; the softer areas will weather faster. Or ask local fence companies for old weathered wood that they remove when they repair fences for customers.
Terry Thomas...
the photographer
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Very cool!!! Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give that a try. Cheers!!
I just made two boards using your instructions and OMG!! They turned out ah-maaazing. I have always tried using spray paint and acrylic in the past, but was unhappy with the lack of texture. The joint compound totally does the trick. Thank you so much for such a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial. I am now officially obsessed with making my own boards! LOL
The water droplet technique is BRILLIANT!!! Can;t wait to try it myself!
Thank you so much for linking absolutely everything in your description box! As someone who is just starting out this is super helpful☺️
I love your shows. They are very informative without being intimidated by process. Thank you.
I've been looking for a tutorial exactly like this! Thank you for putting so much effort into the production and making it so easy to follow!
I am so glad I found this channel!!! Your boards are so BEAUTIFUL! I'm doing this for my monthly project!
Instantly obsessed with your channel! You are such a ray of sunshine!
Can't wait to start on mine! Your videos are always such fun.Just love your sense of humour!
Sweet! Have fun!
Love how easy you made that look and how awesome it looks in photos too!
"what's shakin' bacon" omg the cutest most wholesome channel I love this!
Your videos are amazing! :) I bake and cook a lot, but I was lost when it came to taking good photos of the food. Your tips are practical and easy to grasp. Thank you so much!
I love your channel, congratulations for the monetization 😘
This was so helpful, thank you so much! I made a few and I really like how they turned out!
I have been ADDICTED to your videos, and have watched for so long, only to see today that I was never subscribed. TH-cam just placed you on my feed because I watch your channel so often. I wanted to apologise for that, and tell you that I am so grateful for all your help. you have changed and moulded my photography. thank you from South Africa!
I loved this! Brings back memories of my fine arts days in college. Thanks again Joanie for making this video. I've watched so many video here on how to make DIY backdrops but yours is the most helpful and of course entertaining as well. Outtakes.....yay!!!!
Always gotta include those outtakes for ya. And yeah, I felt like I was back in undergrad...Stippling, crosshatch...lol! Thanks!
I love your videos!! they're so easy to listen to and your voice is so relaxing. Of course, you explain flawlessly
I just love your personality. It's so awesome! Thank you for explaining the process on how to make your own backdrops. :D
I love your sense of fun and infectious enthusiasm. I'm a fairly experienced photographer ( getting on a bit then!! ) but have never done food so I am learning lots from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
So glad to have you here!!
Once again love the video. So many helpful ideas can't wait for our weather to get better so I can start my own DIY backdrop. Thank you for wonderful ideas and tips.
Oh my oh my!! I LOVED it!! Thank you for sharing it!!
Love your family out takes!
Wow Joanie. This is absolutely unreal. I just found my weekend project. Thanks so much for sharing
By far your channel is becoming a new favourite of mine 👍
This is the tutorial I was looking for so long and I am happy I just found it🤙❤️. Thank you!
How great!
I just did my first DIY backdrop before watching your video.
I used plywood and chalked white paint from rust oleum. I’m so glad you did something like that.
I also used wood and painted it with varathane and it looked cool.
I have never had a safety brief before watching TH-cam, I felt well looked after throughout and enjoyed the video. I would probably give it ago as I've started to Photograph smaller things and a little bit of food but need to get some lights sorted. I have also watched your soft and Artificial lighting. I thank you dearly for a wonderfully presented video.
Safety first! :)
You are adorable!! I can't wait to try this when it is warmer outside to paint!
This video was lovely. Love your enthusiasm.
That gorgeous mug you have!
This video is the best food photography hack! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Your videos are so helpful
This is absolutely fantastic! Great tips!
Wow.
What you do is art.
Keep up the good work!
You are amazing, I LOVE ALL YOUR TIPS, but mostly, YOUR GREAT ENERGY! Keep it up! I'm starting my new journey, I have decided to transition from a graphic designer to a Food Photographer and you (with maybe 2-3 other) TH-camrs, are my "Jedis". MUCHAS GRACIAS AMIGA!
Amazing!
cant wait to get into food photography!
I absolutely love your channel! Attempting my first board today!
Such a helpful video!really needed this to add some texture to my life
Such good ideas! I can't wait to try.
I feel like you're the mentor I've been looking for! These videos are super helpful and I definitely appreciate them!
So glad to be able to help! Rock it out
Definitely a helpful start for some backgrounds. Super excited to go to the store now! Lol
What a brilliant idea, not only for food photography but for any still life/product photography.
Good point! They're so much fun to create :)
just discovered your channel thank you so much for all these useful tips!!! you are amazing!
Awesome video, helped me so much. Thanks a lot!
Sooo much fun!! Just want to make backdrops now!
Great advice and NO IDIOTICALLY ANNOYING, UNNECESSARY, DISTRACTING, MUSAK! Thank you very much.
honestly... who could dislike this video? I have been waiting for this video for forever!
You’re a life saver! Thanks you for sharing all you know about plywood.
LOL :) Too much plywood around here!
Hi, from England! I've only just got round to doing this relative to the date of this particular video. Love your videos and infectious enthusiasm. I have many years of photographic experience but only recently decided to combine being a foodie with both my graphic design and photography background. Making my first surface was great fun and looks really effective I think. Just bought your book too which is excellent and very informative.
Just found out this channel recently. As an aspiring food photographer, the stuff here are really helpful !
Thank you so much for this vid! I am definitely not an artist or DIY Handy but I'm going to try this because I need some more interesting backdrops for my food pics! 👍
Love this video! Thank you for all the tips and tricks!
Thank you for this great video! I’m going to try this! Love diy!💖🌷 Oh, love the color pop in your hair!
Hola, I love that awesome energy you have.
Thank you very much for what you are doing
This is absurd! Even the photo of the banana was wonderful !! I discovered your channel today and I'm loving it !!!♡ Thanks for all tipes!
So glad to have you here! I have way too much fun doing food photography
You have such a pretty smile! I am rewatching this video bc this weekend I am creating my own backdrop for my blog!!!! God bless youuuu!
Awesome! Have fun!
@@TheBiteShot What should be standard size /dimensions of these boards /back drops? This basic info is missing in ur video and its important for newbies.
Super awesome vid, thank you for making this! Happy to have found you, keep up the good work. 🙏
Thank you for sharing this! I just made my first one and it turned out great! I bought some artist sponges at Michaels and now I'm addicted to making these!
So fun! They are definitely a blast to make
Wow love your energy!
I love your way and explaining you are a gift to photographers🌺🌷👍🏼
I am just starting food Photography and I am learning a lot from watching your video. The contents are very helpful. Thank you very much x
Wow!! These boards are incredible!! Thanks so much for the tutorial! I plan on making a few of these boards when I move to New York this summer. I have a few homemade boards at home in Florida, but I'm not going to bring them to NY. This is exactly the tutorial I needed!! Thanks a ton!!
So glad!
HOLY MOLY!!! I had NO IDEA that tutorials to make food photography backgrounds existed- this simply showed up in my recommended.. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IS SERIOUSLY ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE THINGS TO DO, EVER!!! This makes me soooooo happy! And you even use my favorite spray paint brand, Rust-O-Leium.. Doesn’t it go on so smooth and clean?!
This is such a great tutorial! I am so excited to do these! Thank you, bunches! I can’t wait to see your other videos.. ❤️
Hooray!!! So glad! And yeah, that spray paint is like buttah!! New video coming in just a few hours, so more soon
You are literally a life saver! Thanks so much for the tips!! They will be used in the near future :)
Sweet!!! Let me know how it goes. Can't wait to see
this is so helpful! I'm in the market for a platform to shoot food on and this might be what I need! Thank you for sharing!
I love your energy ❤️
Tellement émouvant !! 😢
Thank you so muck for this video! I live in New Zealand and it's so hard to find good options. Massive thanks!!!!
Amazing tutorial. I learned so much. Thank you!
These are awesome! I am always looking for cool tips and tricks to improve my food photography. I just binge watched so many of your videos. :-) You have a new fan and subscriber!
So glad to have you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing these great tips! I am a food blogger and there is so much still to learn!
I just discovered your channel omg you have the best tips! I will definitely try this today!!!!
I just found this lady.... I just love her!!!! Amazing info
You're so much fun :D I love your channel!!!
Great video I think I’m finally ready to make backdrops. Love your end screen music I find myself dancing lol
Wow! great video.You are multi-talented girl! Thank you...gonna be trying this!
Binge wathching your videos!! Just discover you today and love your content!! 🙌🏽 watching from mexico 🤩
This looks awesome I'm going to try this for my next shoot next week! Thank you.
i love what you got! been meaning to get into food photography i'm glad i stumbled on to your channel!
thanks so much! So glad to have you here!
this video it's exactly what I needed
OMG You have helped me so much!!! I love watching your videos :)
So glad!!
Haha...the outtakes 😂 Such fun projects Joanie, thanks for sharing! I’ve done a few diy surfaces myself, BUT broke the cardinal rule of SHINE! Will have to matte up and give it another go!
Ya know, we're so serious around here :) Mad props to Ryan for putting up with me and the TH-cam
You can go over your shiny surface with the matte clear acrylic/polycrylic and it will mattify the whole thing no problem. No need to repaint. So even if you want to use up some gloss paints you have lying around you can get some matte sealer and be good to go.
OMG this is a great idea!!
ahhhhhhh the green highlights in your hair so prettyyyyyyyyyy
So exciting!!
1 - subscribed.
2 - why not earlier ?
3 - cutest YTer creator (chances are).
4 - best "je ne sais quoi" prononciation, for a US English speaking person (exception being Jodie Foster, for a reason).
5 - can't wait to go back to product photography ! (used to do a lot)
6 - very inspirational.
7 - cutest YTer creator ("what ? OK... but I don't care !).
ARTISTIC!
I really want to learn more about food photography and doing some home projects. So glad that I stumbled upon your channel. Will be trying this out. Subscribed and followed your IG page. Looking forward to more videos!
i should do this sometime sooner. awesome video. thanks for sharing this to us.
This is a phantastic tutorial! :D
This is brilliant.