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April 9, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

Filed Under: Family, Photography, Tutorials Tagged With: dustyn

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DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

I shared on Instagram yesterday about my DIY Quick Photo Backdrop. It all started when Dustyn colored our back steps with chalk yesterday and I had the greatest idea…

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DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

The only supplies you need are different colors of chalk, and a wood fence. I colored our wood privacy fence with the chalk and make a photo back drop. I didn’t do a ton just enough for some head shots. Wanted to make sure it looked okay first before coloring a bunch!

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

I think they turned out great and I will be taking more photos like this. So easy and you have so many options. You could do different color combos and patterns.

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

You can tell when he is ready for me to finish taking his photos. He starts giving me the side eye.

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

You could even just take some scrap wood pieces and nail them together to make a portable backdrop. Then just use the chalk colors you want and just wash off when done. I think it looks almost like chippy, old paint. Definitely looks a lot better then just a wood fence. It is so bright and cheery!

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop

I am so glad that he still inspires me and that I actually picked up my DSLR and used it. Before this I had actually taken some other photos of him with my DSLR which I am sure I will be sharing soon.

If you are wondering what equipment and settings I used:

Nikon D600 with my 50mm f/1.4 lens
ISO 100 | f/1.6 | SS 1/400

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  1. Austin-Lee says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    What an awesome idea!
  2. Heather says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:31 am

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that idea!
  3. Amanda Jillian says

    April 10, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Wow I love it, gorgeous idea =]
  4. Karli says

    April 10, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Sarah, that is GENIUS!! (and now the wheels are turning.... i could color coordinate the fence with TT's clothes....) but I digress!! He is just a DOLL. He is getting so grown up... such a handsome boy! (and please don't tell him i called him a doll). lol! Great pics!! xo
  5. MG Atwood says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Genius! Love this idea.
  6. alicia says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Great idea, Sarah! I've been thinking of painting some wood for backdrops but never thought to use chalk. Thanks for sharing. The pics are super cute.
  7. Kristy Life-n-Reflection says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:33 am

    So creative!
  8. Chelsey says

    April 10, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Love it!
  9. Katherines Corner says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Oh goodness my friend wait until you see my post on Friday ( we are sharing the same brain) xo Thank you for hosting , love the photos!♥
  10. Tiffany says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Love this idea and the pictures are adorable! Tiffany
  11. OrangeHeroMama says

    April 10, 2013 at 8:20 am

    WOW! That is GORGEOUS!!! http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/04/wordlesswednesday-headachessuck-w-linky.html
  12. Trisha G. says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:40 am

    What a fabulous and simple backdrop!
  13. veronica lee says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:23 am

    Brilliant! Love the fabulous captures!
  14. stephanie clark says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    you are awesome. what a good (in the moment) idea. ;)
  15. Julie S. says

    April 9, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    This is such a great idea! LOVE it.
  16. Kimberly says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Your photos are beautiful, Sarah! Love the idea of a chalk colored background!
  17. Teresa says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Such a good idea, and you have an adorable model!
  18. Tabitha Blue says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Such a GREAT idea!!! This looks so good :) The pics turned out wonderful!!
  19. kat says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    love it!
  20. BiTi says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    What a great idea, thank you for sharing and hosting the party :)
  21. kewkew says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Not only is that a really neat idea for the backdrop, but I just love some of those expressions. Happy Wordless Wednesday!
  22. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Genius idea, the photos turned out great! Tammi http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2013/04/santa-maria-ship-west-edmonton-mall-alberta
  23. Sarah C. says

    April 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Thank you for hosting. Love the faces!
  24. Karly @ Three in Three says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I love the bright look of the chalked-up fence! Great idea!

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