Tuesday, June 7, 2011

creative process:: backdrop

designing a backdrop for ohshoot!

my task was to create an organic feeling backdrop for a  high-school graduation party photobooth.  the style was to be a little bohemian-gypsie.  i thought... no problem, i love that style!  i was wrong.  it was very difficult for me to lock into any one idea and spent countless hours designing and then re-doing.  in the 11th hour, i had a plan and spent the better part of that day creating the final backdrop.  it turned out great!

Huge giant thank you to my husband Garth for all of his manly assistance!  the best light holder, screw screwer and peopel greeter ever!  xxxooo

here are some pictures of the process:

my first backdrop was on 1/2" ply and i covered it with burlap + painted it with watered down chalky blue paint.  the color was great, but i did not like the texture and how the burlap layed against the wood.  plus it was way too heavy! 




plan B:  modge podge the next piece piece of 1/4" ply.   i can actually carry this one myself which is important for transport.  i tore pieces of a gray dusty blue and glued them on... next i added a graphic design element with 'fancy' masking tape from the hardware store + filled in.  on the right is gold bias tape, screwed in because i liked the look and did not want to glue or staple...  the last layer was the organic and 3D look of the yellow flowers (which are placemats from pier1).  they are a perfect yellow with threads of silver and gold, also they have a nice ruffle around the edges.  love them.  
 


here i am in action the morning of the event.  i ALWAYS wait till the last minute.  sparks my creative energy to the level i need... but i loose too much sleep and need to fix this last minute issue i have.  
Ya... that is me with a drill!



finally, the day of the shoot has arrived.   all set up at location, with a little lounge next to the booth so the people waiting can have a seat and watch.  i also brought props- always a fun addition to any photobooth.  hats. feathers. headbands. necklaces and shawls all with a bohemian flair.  xoxo  jessica





SEE ALL PHOTO HERE:  picasa gallery



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