2 May 2018 / 36 Comments
The easiest photography background {how-to tutorial}
Over the past 12 months I have seen 100s of this boards being brought to life in different colours palettes by creatives from ALL OVER THE WORLD. It’s so crazy! When I first posted this tutorial on my instagram stories last year, I had no idea this simple,yet effective method I used for creating my own food photography backdrops WILL GO VIRAL. Seeing creatives from different corners of the world trying it and creating MAGIC warms my heart every time!
TRY IT YOURSELF!
And make sure you tag me in your creations – I’d so excited to see how your board turns out.
VIDEO
HUGE THANK YOU to my dear friend Danny for creating this video with me!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
STEP BY STEP
TIPS
- Shoot on it! Don’t judge it before you try it!
Don’t forget camera see differently than our eyes. When I painted the first few boards I though ‘Nah, it’s horrible!’ then I forced myself to test it and photograph something on it and suddenly I was like ‘OMG!I love it!’So don’t judge it before you try it. - Space saver!
Save some space by using both sides of the board! - What colours to pick?
Go for different shades of the same colour for a powerful ‘blend’ which will be complementing your subject and not distracting from it. Blending darker and lighter shades of the same colour always works great! Check out Pinterest for some colour inspiration and try to recreate your favourites using this method. Or go to my INSTAGRAM to get inspired – most of my boards were painted with this method. - What paint to pick?
If you are going to place food directly on the board, I suggest finding good non toxic/eco friendly brand.
HAPPY PAINTING! Don’t forget to tag me in your creations – I’d love to see your boards!
Bea, you taleneed genius! Love this tutorial of yours! Much love ❤️
Thank you Shumi!And so are you my dear friend! I miss you so much x
I never dared to try making my own backdrop before seing how Bea made hers. It’s so easy. Even if mine will never be as beautifull as hers I’m pretty happy with the results. I’m so grateful that IG connected my with that adorable, generous and so talented photographer. Cheers
The Green Kitchinette (Lili)
Aw!!!!Thank you Lidwine! I so can’t wait to see you soon at the workshop in Bristol <3 We'll create some magic! Lot's of love!
I love it! Last year I saw it and decided to give it a try! It’s super easy to make and I was having so much fun with it, so I even made three backdrops that I use all the time! Thank you Bea!❤️
Thank you Maria for such a beautiful comment! Your backgrounds turned out so freaking GORGEOUS! Much love x
Bea what would I have done without this tutorial. I have painted 6 boards using this tutorial. It really works, just 15 mins and viola a new boards. I am going to paint a blue and a pink board now that I am so inspired.
I think you should patent it.
Awwww!This makes me so happy Suchita! Can’t wait to see the blue and pink board you create lovely lady! Sending warmest hugs your way! Bea x
No way! If I knew it would be this easy, I wouldn’t have spent all those dollars! Going to try this soon
Hahahaha 🙂 You are welcome Sarah 😉
Hi Bea and thank you so much for this tutorial!! I saw it on your storie and I already made 4 backgrounds thanks to you ! I taged you on my instagram page 🙂
Thank you Meriem!Yesssss! Your boards look so beautiful <3
Bea, I know how much this tutorial works like magic. I had first seen your tutorial on Instagram.. and then tried it instantly.. I have got a few blue/ grey boards made with this inspiration:)
Yes, I can’t wait to see you at the Bristol Workshop 🙂
Awwww! Thank you Sandhya!!!I absolutely love the boards you created <3 And so excited to finally meet you in July!!!
Love this tutorial!! Thank you so much Bea!!
So excited to hear! Thank you Naina!
This tutorial is a revelation! Going to try this super soon. And I absolutely completely love your blog. Your creative genius doesn’t cease to inspire and you seem like a genuinely warm person even virtually. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with us! You make it look easy but hope to get a few boards painted this week. YAY!
Thank you soooooo much! Ah! You put a huge smile on my face 🙂 Can’t wait to see your new backgrounds!!! Yay!And thank you for being here!
Where do you buy your plywood from and is it any particular type?
Also what matte lacquer do you recommend?
Hey Rochelle, I get my plywood from B&Q – it is just a plain one 🙂 As for the lacquer, because I don’t use one on mine, there is no brand really I can recommend. But I suggest buying just a sample and try it on a sample plywood before paining the whole board 🙂 Hope this helps!
Could you post a link to a sponge similar to the type you used? It’s hard to tell what kind to get.
Here is the link Gavin: http://www.wilko.com/sponges-latex-gloves-and-cleaning-cloths/wilko-hand-grip-sponge-scourers-10pk/invt/0351287
Thank you! Very helpful.
Woooow. It’s amazing, I love it!!! I’m gonna try it..
What do you use on the other wood? (on the bottom)
Hey Maria! So happy to hear that you love it! The other one is made with the same method but there is more white mixed in 🙂 Hope this helps! x
Thank you so much!
Thanks fot sharing your experienes! ❤️
My pleasure! Thank you for stopping by Monika! Pozdrawiam!
I cannot wait to try this! Great, easy tutorial.
Can’t wait to see what you create!
This is beautiful! Such a great idea
Thank you!Makes me so happy to hear that you like it!
Hi, Bea!
What an excellent idea – I was so happy when I saw this technique and I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Since I don’t have any tester paint pots to buy here in Croatia, could you tell me how much do they weigh – how much did you use for one board?
Thanks so much for this tutorial!
Hi Ana! So happy you like this idea! It really is simple and effective! The pots are 30g each, however there was paint left, so you would need less than that depending on the size of the board you are painting.
Sending best wishes from (surprisingly) sunny England! Bea x
This is an awesome DIY tutorial. I am
Surely going to try them out soon. Thanks a ton Bea😊
So happy! Please let me know how it turns out!