BVS News, Features + Food Styling & Photography Tips

White photography backdrops - different ways to shoot with this classic allrounder, as shown by our wonderful customers

May 23, 2024Sophie Purser

Hello! It might feel like an obvious, easy or even cliche backdrop choice, shooting on white, but they've become a firm favourite for a reason; they're so blooming versatile! White goes with everything...

FOOD ART PROJECT - MAY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE - WIN A 1-TO-1 PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING SESSION OR A £100 GIFT VOUCHER

May 10, 2024Sophie Purser

WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO BE SPONSORING THE FOOD ART PROJECT - MAY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE ALONGSIDE GUEST JUDGE @ANNA_JANECKA THIS MONTH We're huge fans of Anna's and we know she loves styling with...

How to use moodboards to plan, present & clarify your styling and photography direction

February 19, 2024Sophie Purser12 comments

Moodboards can help you plan, create, clarify and connect your styling and photography for one shot, a days shoot or across an entire brand. Whether you create them digitally on something...

52 recipes inspired by 52 works of art - all shot on 1 backdrop

February 09, 2024Sophie Purser

How gorgeous, we just had to share Felicity Souter's beautiful cookbook described as “the world’s most evocative recipe book” by TATLER. It features 52 recipes developed to match 52 works of...

#bvsbackdrops Insta feed has hit 12,500 posts - thats 12,000+ images or videos created by our customers!

January 24, 2024Sophie Purser

Wow wow wow! Thank you so much! Its so great to see so many of you sharing your creative work under our #bvsbackdrops hashtag - we love seeing the different ways you...

NEW dispatch and shipping times

November 29, 2023Sophie Purser

Good morning! Black Velvet Styling is moving out of our studio space in December and with that comes new order info and delivery timescales. If you have ordered during the Black Friday sale please bear...

Creative Challenge - get smoky (or steamy!) to win £100 voucher

October 12, 2023Sophie Purser1 comment

NEW #BVS CAPTURE CHALLENGE! ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A £100 OR £25 VOUCHER FOR THE RUNNER-UP THE CHALLENGE THEME IS SMOKE OR STEAM & WE'RE THRILLED TO HAVE OUR BRILLIANT AMBASSADOR...

FOOD + PRODUCT STYLING WORKSHOPS - AUTUMN 2023

September 21, 2023Sophie Purser

Join us this Autumn for a day of hands-on creative learning in a small group - only 2 dates left! Hi there! We don't share these updates enough on this blog,...

NEW LOWER PRICES ON OUR PAPER AND VINYL PHOTOGRAPHY BACKDROPS

September 20, 2023Sophie Purser

We're always happy to pass on savings to our customers whenever we can! NEW LOWER PRICES ON STOCK A1 BACKDROPS SUSTAINABLE PAPER BACKDROPS NOW ONLY £16 + WATERPROOF VINYL BACKDROPS FROM JUST £26 + YOU...