Cotton muslins have more of a texture to them than the clean seamlessness of paper which a lot of photographers like.

Durability - muslins are tougher than paper and will last much longer than a roll.

This makes them a good choice for location shoots or for travelling to a client’s house.

Portability - they fold or roll up to be put in a bag and weight much less than a paper roll.

There are several advantages to using cotton muslin backdrops, including: Paper rolls need to be used with a sturdy backdrop stand to keep the roll safe and stable while you’re shooting. Seamless paper backdrops can be used for all the same things that cotton muslin ones can. Seamless paper backdrops come in half or full-size rolls like the Half Paper Backdrops, and the Full Paper Backdrops so you can choose one that fits your space and the type of photos you want to take. You can also pin cotton muslin backdrops to a wall. They need clamping to a stand and pulling taut to give the best look, and several of our Large Peg Clamps will help get that smooth look when used with a backdrop stand. They come in a variety of sizes so you can find one that will work for half or full-body shots. What are Cotton Muslin Backdrops? Cotton muslin backdrops like our Cotton Muslin Backdrops are perfect for portrait, product, fashion, baby photography, and shooting video. They come in different colours and types such as: We’re going to take a look at the different features of each type of backdrops for photography to help you choose the one that’s right for you.īackdrops are large pieces of fabric or paper used on a stand or a roll to give a smooth and even background to your subject.

OK, so you’re looking for a backdrop, but aren’t sure whether seamless paper backdrops or cotton muslin ones are the right choice.

Elegant backdrops for photography