It sure doesn’t look like much now, but after being sprayed with a coat of grey primer, things are looking much better… Here’s one wall I created using the back of an old inkjet printer, wires, straws, tubing, a small milk bottle, a wood board, and various plastic pieces salvaged from the parts bin… With a little creativity, you can make anything work well as a backdrop. Be sure to add layers and depth with the items you add, because the shadows that are cast by the elements of the backdrop are going to be the best part. Glue a large panel to a thin sheet of MDF and then just add bits and pieces in a way that makes the “wall” look more realistic. I love using old electronics as backdrops since they make convincing factory or spaceship walls with almost no effort. That “green screen” approach might work well for some, but in my opinion, there’s nothing better than a physical backdrop. So much of this is trial and error, but when you get that “perfect” shot, you know it right away.Ī lot of people use photos or even their laptop screens as backdrops for their photos, but to me, these images always seem a bit too fake and the lighting and shadows aren’t quite right.
You learn something new every time you stage one of these miniature photo shoots - where to place the lighting for the most dramatic shots, how to use color to achieve certain moods, and how to pose the subject for maximum impact. Photographing action figures is a whole lot cheaper than hiring models, and you don’t have to put up with any prima donnas. One of my favorite aspects of collecting action figures is creating backdrops and photographing them.
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