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If you’re looking to elevate your photography and create consistent, professional imagery, our extensive range of vinyl photography backdrops can easily transform the look and feel of your photos, whether you're shooting at home or in a studio.

Ideal for brands, photographers, stylists, chefs and creators, our food and product photography backdrops work beautifully for food flat lays, restaurant and drinks photography, product packaging, corporate headshots, cosmetics, skincare and jewellery photography.

Who are the backdrops best for?

Whether you're shooting a single product or creating a wide angle multi-prop scene, BVS vinyl photography backdrops are ideal for:

• Food photographers, food stylists and recipe creators.
• Product photographers shooting pack shots and lifestyle imagery.
• Portrait photographers – they look great behind video podcast sets too!
• Social media, marketing and brand teams creating consistent imagery for brand campaigns.
• Skincare, cosmetics and wellness businesses looking for a professional beauty product photography background.

OUR BACKDROP SIZES

• A1 - approx 84 x 60 cm (2.8 x 2.0ft)
• A0 - approx 120 x 84 cm (4.0 x 2.8ft)
• XL - approx 150 x 101 cm (4.9 x 3.3ft) (XL is the maximum size we can print)
  

EXTRA-THICK WATERPROOF VINYL

• A unique material that’s quick to wipe-clean, even after the messiest shoot.
• Guarantees a smooth, glare-free finish.
• Printed with bold, vibrant inks that won’t fade.
  

LIGHTER WATERPROOF VINYL
Same quality as the extra-thick, but thinner and lighter in weight.

Every backdrop starts with real materials and natural light

Each texture is photographed using a professional full-frame camera, capturing true-to-life colour and detail - no stock imagery or AI, just us out and about on texture-hunting trips! Our graphic designs (scalloped tiles etc) are created by BVS Founder, Sophie in Adobe Illustrator.

Why do designs sometimes look different on A0 and XL backdrops?

All our photography backdrop designs are carefully enlarged by repeating the image. This means you'll see more of the pattern at A0 and XL (just like how a patterned duvet cover shows more of the design than a cushion cover).

This industry standard method keeps the print sharp and the pattern perfect. No blur or pixelation - just beautifully detailed, high resolution designs, printed between 100-200MP for premium quality.

The artwork shown online is the same artwork file we use to print. As colours can appear differently depending on device settings such as brightness, colour balance and night mode, the printed version may vary slightly from what you see on screen.

Our food and product photography backdrops are printed to order, rather than pre-stocked. This allows us to offer a much wider range of designs and sizes without needing storage space, and it means we never overprint or need to worry about leftover stock going to waste. It may take a little longer for your backdrops to dispatch, but the benefit is that each one is freshly printed and posted - no shelf time!

With over 180 designs, it’s easy to match your backdrop to your brand aesthetic or the mood of your shoot. Choosing the right photography backdrop depends on your brief, personal style, channel and audience. If you're unsure where to start, go with a neutral design - they’re great all-rounders!

• Marble and stone backdrops – soft tones such as white, grey, beige and cream, allow products to pop without distraction.
• Wood effects – add warmth, character and an easy rustic feel.
• Pale tones – ideal for light and airy styling and minimalist looks.
• Dark tones – best suited to moody, high-contrast imagery.
• Bold, bright colours – for when you want to stop the scroll! Excellent for editorial styling.
• Patterns and stripes – if you're using minimal props, a trend-led pattern will do the heavy lifting.

You can use BVS backdrops in a few different ways. The main two setups are:

• As a flat lay photography backdrop. Ideal for styled, overhead compositions (top-down shots). Literally just lay them on a tabletop (or floor) and shoot with either an overhead extension arm on your tripod, or a C-Stand with a boom arm.
• We have a whole ‘Wall ‘Drops’ series at BVS - backdrops designed to go behind. Tape them vertically to the wall behind your scene or hang them on a horizontal arm (on a stand) using plastic clamps.
  
• Our backdrops can even double-up as imitation flooring
• And you can create an infinity curve (also called a cove or scoop) with just a single backdrop.

EASY TO CLEAN
A quick wipe with a damp cloth keeps your vinyl photography backdrop clean and pristine. Clean any liquids or damp food off your backdrops straight after your shot is completed. Steer clear of scratchy scourers and cleaning sprays, as they might damage the colour. Also be careful with scalding hot items and foods like turmeric or beetroot, as these may leave a mark or stain.

HOW TO STORE VINYL BACKDROPS
If you've got the space, it's best to store your vinyl photography backdrops flat. Otherwise, it's fine to keep them lightly rolled inside their original cardboard tube. With the right care, our photography backgrounds can last a long time. Try to protect them from:

• heat – don’t place scalding hot dishes, food, grease or hot pans straight onto them.
• knives and sharp objects – they are strong but not impermeable, please don’t use blades on them.
• strongly coloured food or dyes. 
• direct sunlight, or extremely hot or cold rooms for prolonged periods. 
• Always remove tape slowly and carefully.
• Accidentally folding a vinyl backdrop can leave a permanent crease. 

Any damage caused once the backdrop has been received is the responsibility of the buyer.

Your backdrops are rolled and shipped in sturdy double-walled cardboard tubes.

• A1 89 x 10 x 10 cm
• A0 89 x 10 x 10 cm
• XL 105 x 10 x 10 cm

FAST TRACK UK: usually 2 business days, no more than 3.

STANDARD UK: usually 5 business days.

These timeframes include printing, packing and courier delivery.

All backdrops are printed to order. Once dispatched by our print partner, your order is shipped with DPD or UPS. Delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Your chosen delivery window is usually met, but please be aware that delivery timings can occasionally be affected by courier network delays outside our control.

For booked shoots or fixed deadlines, please order as early as possible to allow extra time.

Your tracking number and delivery updates are sent directly from the courier. You can also find your tracking number in your shipping confirmation email.

If your order status shows as 'Unfulfilled', don't worry, it means your backdrop is in production and everything is on schedule to be delivered within the timeframe you selected at checkout. As soon as your order is with DPD or UPS, you'll receive an email from the courier with your tracking number, so you can follow its progress.

Each backdrop is printed specifically to the size and design selected at checkout.

Once you receive your order confirmation email, this means your backdrop has been sent to print and we’re unable to cancel, amend, or change your order.

Please double-check all details before completing your purchase.

We’re really sorry to hear that. We do our best to ensure everything arrives in perfect condition. However, in the rare event your backdrop arrives damaged, please contact us as soon as possible (and within 14 days of delivery) including your order number, a description of the issue and photos.
This helps us look into the issue quickly and get it sorted for you.

Each backdrop is printed specifically to the size and design selected at checkout.

For this reason, we’re unable to accept returns or offer exchanges for change-of-mind purchases or incorrect orders.

If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or incorrect, please contact us within 14 days of delivery and we’ll do our best to help resolve it as quickly as possible.

If you still have outstanding instalments after the return, they will be automatically adjusted by Klarna to reflect your return.

In cases where you have no remaining instalments after the return, Klarna will cancel any future scheduled payments.

If a refund is due after acceptance of the return, Klarna will process the refund back to the credit or debit card that you used to pay your first instalment, usually within 10 working days.

These are Klarna's standard terms.

To stay updated on your payment schedule and manage your account, you can download the Klarna App or log into your Klarna account.