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A Picture Is Worth…

July 16, 2012 By Shannah 36 Comments

Pop Quiz:  What’s the most important thing about a blog post?  


Sure…the answer should be content.  
In reality, the answer is pictures!  Pictures are what capture a reader’s attention and makes them actually read your content. 


Now, you all know that I am, at best, an amateur photographer.  Mathlete tends to do the photography on a lot of our projects because he has some training compared to my complete lack of training. 
You’ll also notice you see a lot of random backdrops to the pictures here…hello patio door.

So, I set out to make my own photo backdrop so you’d see less of my patio door and other random household items. 
I picked up some balsam wood panels from Michaels {cue Tori Spelling saying “the arts and crafts store”}

Fitting I am using my couch as a backdrop in a post about backdrops, no?

I had Lowe’s paint match one of their samples to Benjamin Moore Moonshine {I love BM paints but I happened to be in Lowes and the paint match saved me a trip.}

Two coats onto my panels and they were ready

Mathlete had some extra wood from our basement reno so he cut two pieces for me to secure my panels together with.

I borrowed some wood glue from Rock Boy and glued the pieces of wood to the back of the panels. {No wood glue for a wood project = major DIY fail!}

I put pressure on them using some high-tech tools…pots and pans

All dry the next morning and ready for the spotlight

I love the moonshine’s slight grayish color.  And I purposely positioned them so the cracks show

Now I have backdrop for when I finally learn to use the camera the right way 🙂

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Comments

  1. Reese says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Nice backdrop! Once I get a better camera, I’ll have to try this. Apparently the weekend was a great time for everyone to catch up on their home projects. I spent all weekend working on a new jewelry organizer.

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  2. allisamazing says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    What a great looking backdrop!

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  3. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Looks pretty awesome to me! (I’ve been using my fridge!….I really need to stop that!)

    Reply
  4. Wendy says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Great idea, it looks fantastic. I usually use my workdesk and you can see pots of pens in the background!

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  5. ~ Liz ~ says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    It can be tricky to come up with good backdrops, especially if you like to take things outside for good light and then it ends up raining. The non-competing backdrop does provide a nice contrast to the item. Good work!
    Liz

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  6. Esther says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    this is a great idea. i’m ALWAYS trying to beautify things in the background when i take pictures.

    Reply
  7. Andrew's Reclaimed says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Beautifully done, nice technique!

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  8. Baked In The South says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Love this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up with our party!

    http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party.html

    Reply
  9. Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    That looks great! What a good idea! 🙂

    Reply
  10. KCoake says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Great idea! Much better than my foam core board. Thanks for the tip.

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  11. Michelle@ Learning to Be a Mom says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Great idea. It really adds something to your pictures.

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  12. AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Nice idea! It gives a neutral background with some interest and is easy and cost effective, too. I’m pinning this for future reference. I found your link at Elizabeth and Company.

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    awesome idea!!

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  14. Jen Migonis says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    excellent idea! i am going to have to try and make a photo backdrop now… 🙂 i found you via southern lovely’s party. i posted a navy and hot pink baby shower i just threw: http://www.migonishome.com/2012/06/navy-hot-pink-baby-shower.html

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  15. andie jaye says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:10 am

    such a great idea! thanks for linking it up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  16. Tauni says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:18 am

    Love this project – such a great idea for bloggers. I can’t wait to share it with my readers. Appreciate you linking up to Show and Tell at SNAP!

    xoxo, Tauni

    Reply
  17. Trish Hughes says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    what a great project, putting in on my must do list!!! thanks so much for the inspiration!!!

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  18. Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Great idea! I love it. Megan

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  19. kaitlyn says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    This is so simple – but looks so cute! What a fantastic idea 🙂

    Reply
  20. Michelle@Somedaycrafts says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing your tip and project with us at Someday Crafts. I will be featuring your blog tonight on our blog. Please stop back in and grab a Featured at Someday Crafts Button for your blog. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  21. Hilary says

    July 20, 2012 at 3:14 am

    What a great idea! I LOVE that you used glue. Totally something I would do with the pots and pans!

    Hilary @ Measure Once, Cut Twice

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  22. Libby says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I’ve been planning on making some of these backdrops too, when I get the chance. I used to wonder how those food photographers had so many “tabletops”. lol Your backdrop is fabulous!

    * Stopping by from Blissful & Domestic.

    http://www.artisticexpressionsbyelisabeth.blogspot.com

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  23. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    July 20, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Looks great! I need to make a backdrop or two someday. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  24. DIY Show Off says

    July 21, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Love it! So pretty! I even have that paint color. 😉 I only have a large backdrop so this is such a great idea for smaller scale items. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  25. Terrie@HearthandWhimsy says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:20 am

    Great Idea! It looks like it would be much easier to handle than one of those light boxes and cuter also.
    ♥ Terrie ♥

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  26. Nif says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Great idea! Will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Heidi Fowler says

    July 21, 2012 at 5:14 am

    Looks great! I need to do something to improve my pictures. Maybe I’ll try this. I’m hosting a linky party “One Creative Weekend” at OneCreativeMommy.com. I’d love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you’d like to share.

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  28. follow me on an adventure of pinterest experiments: http://ipinterest.wordpress.com/ says

    July 22, 2012 at 4:54 am

    Such great idea! I ned to do this as well. Always learning! Stopping by via Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons 🙂

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  29. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 22, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Great idea! And I need to learn how to use my camera too!

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  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 22, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Great idea! And I need to learn how to use my camera too!

    Reply
  31. Leanne says

    July 23, 2012 at 4:22 am

    What a great idea. I need to make a backdrop for my photos. Thanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I’m featuring this on my blog today.

    Reply
  32. Lily says

    July 24, 2012 at 7:25 am

    What a great looking backdrop!

    patio door locks

    Reply
  33. fromlondonwithlove2011 says

    July 28, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Love, LOVE this! I have been looking for good backdrops for my projects. Sometimes I thumbtack fabric to the wall, but usually my pictures feature random backgrounds and craft supplies that find their way into the shot. Can’t wait for payday to go get some basam wood!

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    July 28, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Awesome! I have a hard time finding good backdrops for my blogging photos. Great idea!

    http://michellespixiedust.blogspot.com/

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  35. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    July 30, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Well, look at you! Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  36. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    July 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I have making neat backdrops on my to-do list, hope that I can get around to making one as great as yours! Thanks for linking up this week!

    Reply

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