The best backdrops for photography can transport you to another world while being portable and easy to use
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The best backdrops for photography are absolutely indispensable for many different kinds of photographers. Whether you shoot portraits, products or still-life images, a good clean backdrop will enable you to quickly create a clean or artistic background against which to shoot your subject.
Many photographic backdrops are easily portable and collapsible, so they can be transported from location to location with minimal stress and fuss. Videographers will also find many uses for the best backdrops for photography, as the ability to transform any location (or even your own front room) into a shooting space can be invaluable.
The backdrops on this list represent the best you can get right now for a range of different purposes. We've included backdrops at different price points, and a few different material options – see the bottom of the page for a guide to what's out there. So, let's take a look at the list – and check out our guide to the best cameras for portraits if you're looking to upgrade your setup.
The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014. With a huge amount of experience in portrait and commercial photography, he has used a lot of different photographic backdrops.
An all-purpose and portable backdrop from trusted manufacturer Manfrotto, this is likely going to be the best option for most photographers needing a background.
if you're looking for a budget-friendly option, Neewer's muslin backdrop is definitely worth considering. It's well-made and comes in various colors, and creases can be ironed out.
Easy to pick up and pack down, with a generous surface area and multiple color options, the Manfrotto EzyFrame Vintage Background is an ideal choice for location shoots.
Soft, gentle backdrops are best for newborn photography, and we'd recommend this abstract option from Kate Backdrop. Made from washable microfibre, it offers good value for money.
Highly portable, with a rigid steel frame, the Fovitech Collapsible Background is ideal for capturing headshots, as it can be set up within seconds no matter where you are.
photography accessories For artistic portraiture with a vintage, 'old master' feel, you can't go wrong with this double-sided collapsible backdrop from Kate Backdrop, with one side brown and the other blue.