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MFG# 36018
Samy's Part# S-038140
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Add the soft glow of frosted glass to images with Savage's Light Weight Translum Backdrop. Made from sturdy plastic, this versatile backdrop can be used as a light table, prop setup, or background. Props on the other side of the backdrop are seen as shapes. Easily cut with scissors, our Translum...
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MFG# 55418
Samy's Part# S-038138
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Add the soft glow of frosted glass to images with Savage's Heavy Weight Translum Backdrop. Made from sturdy plastic, this versatile backdrop can be used as a light table, prop setup, or background. Props on the other side of the backdrop are seen as shapes. Easily cut with scissors, our Translum...
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MFG# 8312
Samy's Part# SAVA8312
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 8212
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 8112
Samy's Part# SAVA8112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 8012
Samy's Part# SAVA8012
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7912
Samy's Part# SAVA7912
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7612
Samy's Part# SAVA7612
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7512
Samy's Part# SAVA7512
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7412
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 7012
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6812
Samy's Part# SAVA6812
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6712
Samy's Part# SAVA6712
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6412
Samy's Part# SAVA6412
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6212
Samy's Part# SAVA6212
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6112
Samy's Part# SAVA6112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 6012
Samy's Part# SAVA6012
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 5812
Samy's Part# SAVA5812
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 5712
Samy's Part# SAVA5712
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 5112
Samy's Part# SAVA5112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 4712
Samy's Part# SAVA4712
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 4612
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 4112
Samy's Part# SAVA4112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 4012
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MFG# 3812
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 3712
Samy's Part# SAVA3712
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 3412
Samy's Part# SAVA3412
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 3112
Samy's Part# SAVA3112
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 3012
Samy's Part# SAVA3012
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 2912
Samy's Part# SAVA2912
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 2012
Samy's Part# SAVA2012
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 2512
Samy's Part# SAVA2512
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 2412
Samy's Part# SAVA2412
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 1912
Samy's Part# SAVA1912
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Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper has been the Professional Photographers choice for over fifty-five years. Widetone is a high quality, fine tooth non-reflecting surface. Compatible with a variety of mediums.Widetone is ideal for photo background, display banners, drafting and decorations....
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MFG# 1812
Samy's Part# SAVA1812
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When it comes to backdrops for photos, paper backgrounds are often the first choice for studio photographers. Paper backgrounds are sold in rolls and come in a variety of colors, widths, textures, and lengths. Photo backdrops can be made from many different materials, but seamless paper backdrops are an inexpensive solution that gives a clean, smooth-looking background that is great for everything from portraits to product photography. Paper backdrops are also preferable for shooting in large spaces and studios rather than using more expensive reusable backdrops for photos.

For those worried about creating waste with disposable photography backgrounds, paper backgrounds are 100% recyclable. The soiled paper and the roll it comes on can all be recycled in standard recycling bins.

To use a paper backdrop, simply hang it on a backdrop stand or frame using clips or clamps, and position your subject in front of it. Then, all you need to do is adjust the lighting and composition as needed to achieve professional-quality results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How Do You Store Paper Background Rolls?

Rolls of paper photography backgrounds should be stored vertically in a dry space. The heaviness of the paper can weigh down on itself over time and deform the paper and the inner roll tube, forming waves. Standing the rolls up prevents this and requires less floor space. Storing the rolls with silica gel packets can help absorb excess moisture and extend the longevity of the roll.

Are Paper Backgrounds Better Than Cloth?

Paper backgrounds are the preferred choice of many photographers because you can shoot on smooth, seamless backgrounds inexpensively. Paper can be harder to transport and store than backgrounds made from muslin and other materials, but those materials cannot be made as smooth as paper, even with steaming and stretching. Plus, you never have to wash your paper background -- just recycle the old one and cut a fresh photo backdrop off the roll.

Do I Need Special Clamps to Hang Paper Backgrounds?

No, you don't necessarily need special clamps to hang paper backgrounds. Many photographers use standard A-clamps or spring clamps, which can be found at hardware stores. These clamps are sufficient to secure the paper backdrop to a backdrop stand or frame. However, clamps specifically designed for photography backdrops are also available.

Can Paper Backdrops Handle Intense Lighting Setups?

Yes, paper is versatile and can handle a variety of lighting setups. However, be cautious of extremely bright lights placed close to the backdrop as they might cause the paper to overheat or discolor.

>Can You Use Paper Backdrops for Outdoor Shoots?

While paper backgrounds are versatile, they may not be ideal for windy outdoor conditions, as they can tear or get soiled easily. They're best suited for controlled environments like studios.

Can I Create Custom Designs or Patterns on Paper Backdrops?

Yes! While many photographers use paper backgrounds as they come, you can also paint or create designs on them in other ways for unique and custom backdrops, giving a personal touch to your studio shots.

How Many Times Can You Use a Paper Background?

The number of times a paper backdrop can be used varies based on several factors. In a controlled studio setting, it can be reused multiple times, especially for portraits where there's minimal direct contact. However, for shoots like product or food photography, where potential stains are more likely, the backdrop might need replacing sooner.

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