Backdrops: Washi Tape and Foilage

One of the more difficult things that I find when styling party photo shoots is to have different and varied backdrops. I was happy to find this idea on Pinterest as it is so easy to do and could apply to many themes. As I was shooting a Canadian and Autumn scene I decided to follow thier idea of leaves but in this case I opted just for the red maple ones we picked from our neighbours garden. I then used some red and white washi tape I had left over from Swiss Day (if you look closely it is red with white little crosses) and then within seconds a complete backdrop was done.

GOOD TIP: What I didn’t realise is that the leaves will start to curl and dry up pretty quickly so either do this just before your party, or plan to press and dry out the leaves beforehand.