What would “The Sound of Music” be without the sweeping, snowy Swiss Alps? “The Wizard of Oz” without its winding yellow brick road in the distance? Or “North by Northwest” without the stony visages ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you are a hobbyist ready to take your photography ...

A portrait background plays a much more important role than filling the space behind your subject. It can be a strategic tool, reshaping the picture’s essence and perception. A simple headshot or a ...

Scenic artist Don Hanson working on recreating a landscape by Albert Bierstadt for the 2003 film The Last Samurai (courtesy Jonathan Williams Collection, via Regan Arts) When backdrop painters were ...

Stuart Fawcett says he's invested (wasted) far too much time and money on backdrops over the years and as a result, his quest to find the perfect one still continues. To help photographers try and not ...

A breathtaking African sun landscape or a package of Wizard of Oz scenes can now be quickly downloaded and projected at your next show, production or event through a new digital website and desktop ...

Think of a movie you’ve loved since you were a kid, one you’ve seen so many times you know every frame. Now imagine being in a room where a place from that movie is right in front of you, a place so ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Adding a photography backdrop (or a few) to your kit is a great way to elevate the ...