Getting professional photos done can be very expensive, so many people choose to do their own photo shoots are home. Rather than just taking pictures with your living room randomly picture in the background, consider building an actual photo corner with a cute themed or appropriate background. In fact, some homemade backgrounds are so nice looking that you might even want to build them even if you have a professional photographer coming over to take the pictures for you!
Check out these 15 DIY backdrop designs that will look absolutely stunning with just about any photoshoot you style or pose for.
1. Paper pinwheels
You Are My Fav suggests folding several paper pinwheels and fanning them out in coordinating or contrasting colours to create a beautifully textured backdrop. Consider choosing a few fans as random pops of colour that will contrast with your outfit or the rest of your staging. We love how this look automatically sets a tone that’s excited and cheerful.
2. Chicken wire and napkin heart backdrop
Even in a picture, you can tell when a backdrop is wonderfully textured. Building a backdrop like this, however, doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune and invest crazy hours. We love this little ruffled heart design by
3. Spring blossoms and vines wall
What’s almost as good as a beautiful outdoor setting when the weather doesn’t let you actually shoot outdoors? A gorgeous greenery wall, of course! Whether you choose to invest in real plants or find the best silk leaves and flowers you can, it’ll look delicate and natural. Check the idea out on
4. White flags and gold balloons
5. Ombre tissue paper backdrop
If you like the idea of texture but you’re looking for something other than a heart, try this beautiful ombre design using the same method!
6. Threaded marshmallows
7. Pixelated paper backdrop
If you’re looking for something a little more modern, create your own pixelated design using strips of paper cut into rectangular fringe! We love how
8. Hanging yarn
Are you also a knitter with a large supply of random yarn ends?
9. Hanging paper chevron
10. Clothes pinned leaves
Do you like the idea of a green photo backdrop, but you don’t have access to quite as many vines and blossoms as you need to create the previous plant-based backdrop? Try this pretty green alternative by
made from jute twine and leaves pinned on with clothespins! For a little flair, add a sign with a quote.
11. Vellum paper leaves and flowers
Do you like the idea of a green backdrop but you want a more pastel look or don’t have access to real or realistic plants? Try making little leaves cut from vellum paper instead! Hang them along threads and intersperse some cute pastel flowers for a little pop of colour.{found on
12. Butcher paper flowers
Do you like upcycling and recycling as many paper products as possible? That’s a helpful skill for creating your own photo backdrops! These little blossoms by
13. Floating stars
14. Burlap and old book pages
Are you looking for a DIY backdrop that’s a little more rustic but still has unique character? Hang a sheet of burlap and fix old drawings, sketches, and book or encyclopedia pages across the surface. We love this backdrop styled by
15. Geometric shapes
If you’re willing to invest a little more time and patience than some of the previous ideas on this list, then consider creating a 3D geometric wall! Each of these little shapes is folded from brightly coloured card stock and stuck to a base piece of backdrop paper. This idea is great for building interesting visuals that add texture to your shoot.{found on
Do you know someone who loves doing home photo shoots but could use revamped space to do so? Share this post with them for a little bit of backdrop inspiration!
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