Behind the scenes - our backdrops out and about on photo shoots

Hey, thanks for visiting the BVS blog!
Today I wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes shots and feature the work of some of our wonderful customers, shooting all over the UK (and beyond!) and taking our backdrops with them - showing you can shoot anywhere when you have the right kit and props!
Scroll down to see how they get creative in sheds, sports stadiums, restaurant kitchens, bedrooms and more; our backdrops really do get around, helping our customers shoot brilliant content no matter where they have to work.
Oh and also read on to discover how you could win a £25 gift voucher to spend on our store!

That’s the beauty of taking our backdrops with you; even when everywhere around you is chaos you can still transform your shot and create a world of gorgeousness within the frame!
Our backdrops can be moved around easily - replacing heavy wood and stone. Roll them back up in the postal tubes (just don't keep them rolled too long or they will start to keep a curl) or take them on location flat in a carry&store case - which like it says, can also be used for longer storage and easily slides behind a desk or under the sofa to keep your backdrops safe.



Sam @shindmoorcreative taking it to the extreme with product photography in a shed using our Safe black and brown backdrop.
So cool to see how you mix our printed backdrops with real textures, props and surfaces - they combine so well to create a vibe while masking the messy surroundings.
We offer three different sizes of all or our backdrop designs -
- Standard A1 - app 84x60cm all listed separately as both sustainable paper backdrops and waterproof vinyl backdrops and in stock for same working day dispatch
- Large A0 - app 119x84cm available to order here in both paper and vinyl
- Extra Large - app 151x101cm available to order here in both paper and vinyl materials
If you want a backdrop to use most often as a wall, behind your set we recommend the larger sizes as they will give you more shooting space - especially if you want to take them away from the set to create more depth or drop the focus on them.
That said, if you're shooting single dishes or smaller set ups the standard A1 backdrops can work well behind sets and even be used as infinity curves.
@matt_inwood is the king of simple-yet-stunning food photography focusing on one or two subjects supported by beautiful textures and colours - below he uses the same backdrop Peanut at different angles and as an infinity curve to pull this menu shoot together.

@matt_inwood prefers our sustainable paper backdrops and keeps them safe in a carry&store case.
'My BVS papers are never far from reach!' Matt
Farm Fresh Deliveries have shot their entire online catalogue on our backdrops - using this grey Utopia design as a consistent base for their product photography and the dark wood Galley backdrop for lifestyle and recipe imagery.

Lovely images for freshfarmdeliveries.com shot by @lpeacock_brand_storytelling
Going back to more stylised photography we adore this flatlay styling on the Biarritz backdrop.
Shooting overhead (or top down as some call it) is a trusty favourite for many content creators as it is so quick and easy to set up - just choose your backdrop and you're off! Plus its agreat way to showcase food - straight on to the dish.
Overhead styling is particularly useful when shooting out and about in odd locations and probably the best angle to shoot with a phone camera (just avoid tall props as they will kick out A LOT on that type of lens).

@gabriel_batllemiro creating stunning flatlays on the Biarritz backdrop.
Another example of how flatlays can be created anywhere - if the kitchen is the easiest place to be, shoot there!

@shams_kitchen_table knows how to create a quick but beautiful scene and bounce that natural light back in!
Thank you all for sharing your BTS shots with us and allowing us in to your creative worlds!
As a thank you we are offering a prize of a £50 BVS gift voucher for the most interesting behind-the-scenes image shown above, as voted for by our readers in the comments section below.
AND each voter will also be entered into a random prize draw to win a £25 voucher - just for voting!
Please vote by commenting your favourite in the comments box at the bottom of this post - you will need to use a valid email address to post the comment. One vote per person please - no cheating.
Every valid (published) vote will be entered into a prizedraw to win a £25 voucher to spend on our store. No cash alternative.
Voting closes Thursday 2nd Feb at 9pm - winners will be announced and notified via email shortly after.
Thanks again everyone, we love being part of your work and this brilliant creative community!
Happy styling,
Sophie
VOTE CLOSED! Sam in the shed is our winner, well done Sam - very creative use of space and our backdrops! £50 voucher on its way to you.
The winner of the voters £25 voucher is - Katie Tyndale, congrats! The voucher is on its way to the email you registered your comment with.
Thanks for reading everyone and for the lovely, supportive comments <3
Comments
Karen Weedon said:
@debporterphotography shooting in the open air is my favourite! The most challenging I think
Liz Mitchell said:
Hi,
This was really good to see. My favourite is the shed location!
Liz
Jacqui Hindmoor said:
You can almost smell the wood shavings @shindmoorcreative
Susanna Higgins said:
My favourite is @shindmoorcreative
Love the rustic nature of the shed & the warming tipple 🥃
Garry said:
Dads shed 👏👏👏
Sarah smith said:
Dads shed – live it 😉
Clare said:
Love Sam @shindmoorcreative’s adventurous set up!
Sam Hindmoor said:
I vote for Emma @kitchenmason bedroom set up! Love it.
Sarah said:
SHindmoorCreative stunning!
Shameem said:
Voting for myself of course @shams_kitchen_table
Gabriel said:
I Love photo by @gabriel.batllemiro with backdrop Biarritz
Jamica said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Lydia said:
Amazing pictures!
I vote for Sam shindmoorcreative
Nadia said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Manuela said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Monica said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Good picture!
Davide Agueci said:
I vote for @gabriel_battlemiro
Mitch said:
Voting for @gabriel_batllemiro 🙃💪💪
Betty said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Josh Hindmoor said:
Dads shed, amazing results, you would never guess that picture was from that environment👌🏻👌🏻
Sue Archer said:
They are all fabulous but my vote goes to Emma @kitchenmason
Michael said:
Gabriel Batllemiro
Paul said:
Sam hindmoor to win
Joanna Keyes said:
I love Emma’s beetroot chutney @kitchenmason well done 👏 looks fab!
Rita said:
I Vote For the lovely foto of @gabriel_batllemiro!
Phebe said:
My vote is for @kitchenmason and her bedroom set up ☺️
Jamila said:
Voto per gabriel_batllemiro
Adam said:
Vote for @kitchenmason and the natural light!
Muireann said:
I would not in a million years have guessed the room for the setting. Really impressed with Emma @kitchenmason
Maria said:
Love Sam’s setup in the shed, pairing the browns of my favourite backdrop Safe with rich tones and textures of the wood
Yasmeen said:
Voting for @shams_kitchen_table her pictures are truly epic with greater attention to detail.
Katy B said:
I like the bedroom back drop, love this idea from KitchenMason not everyone has the room to shoot where they like, very creative!
TONI said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Louise Pearson said:
My favourite is Chloe @rithm_and_light for her diversity of backgrounds and moody lighting
Janael said:
Vote for Gabriel
Catherine said:
Emma @kitchenmason gets a vote from me !
Just looks beautiful!
Heulwyn said:
It’s got to be the shed location from @shindmoorcreative for me!
Stephen said:
Sam in the shed!
Amal Loring said:
Tracey Auckland said:
Love Sam Hindmoor The Shed – stunning
Katie Tyndale said:
Def Sam Hindmoor’s photograph. I love it.
David Wright said:
I like the one in the shed the most
@shindmoorcreative
Gabriella Benaglia said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro
Florence said:
I vote for @gabriel_batllemiro. Nice!
Chrissy Tait said:
Like them all but favourite is Sam Hindmoor’s shed.
Aurora said:
I vote for Gabriel 😍🙏🏽
Mel said:
Love Sam Hindmoor shot!
Natalie said:
Sam Hindmoor is my winner!
Paul Wilson said:
Dads Shed Simply stunning