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Jan 06, 2016 12:11 |  #1

I am looking for a mottled gray backdrop for corporate headshots. I ordered one recently and it was black and blue. I just want neutral gray. As I look at reviews of backdrops most are saying that they are light blue/blue instead of actual gray. Anyone have a resource for a truly gray backdrop that isn't solid color? I really only need 6x9 or so.

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Jan 06, 2016 12:18 |  #2

It has been a long time since I've used mine but I don't recall ever seeing any blue in it.

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Jan 06, 2016 12:22 as a reply to  @ Trvlr323's post |  #3

Super! It looks like ti has some variance of the gray. Is that what you remember as well? I just don't want one solid color. I can do that with what I have.


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Jan 06, 2016 12:27 as a reply to  @ NewCreation's post |  #4

There is definitely mottling. I actually got turned into this backdrop over at strobist.com. I'm sure you will find a lot of real world examples there. It is a good item too. You'll have it for a while. I've collapsed mine hundreds and hundreds of times and it is still as new.


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Jan 06, 2016 15:15 as a reply to  @ Trvlr323's post |  #5

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Jan 08, 2016 20:42 |  #6

savage has been expanding way beyond solid seamless paper lately

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Jan 08, 2016 21:20 |  #7

Make your own. Its simple.


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Jan 09, 2016 05:20 as a reply to  @ gonzogolf's post |  #8

Actually, I've tried that. Twice. My gray looks purple which I've found is a common problem.


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Jan 09, 2016 05:25 as a reply to  @ Left Handed Brisket's post |  #9

I ordered this since I have a couple of popups in other colors.https://www.amazon.com …8?ref=olp_produ​ct_details (external link).

If that doesn't work, I'll go with the suggestion from nqjudo.


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Jan 09, 2016 07:30 |  #10

NewCreation, check out this mottled grey background (external link). It's what I use most and it works in many different situations, particularly when I light it with colored gels.

The supplier is great to work with, by the way.


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