Should you Watermark your Photographs?

watermarked

This question comes up again and again in photography forums. While there is likely no hard right or wrong answer, this topic always generates passionate discussion supporting both sides. I’ll list some reasons some photographers cite for watermarking and I’ll tell you why I don’t. Ultimately it’s up to you of course, but at least you will have considered all of the pros and cons. Continue reading

Make a Seamless Backdrop Holder out of Hooks & Conduit

seamless paper backrop holder

Like many photographers, I like using seamless paper as a backdrop in my photography studio. Up until now I’ve used one of these backdrop stands to hold the paper rolls. It get’s the job done, but I found myself wishing for a better solution. Anytime you want change colors, you have to lower both stands, roll up the paper, slide off the roll, and slide a new one on before raising both stands again. It’s awkward, time consuming, and frustrating as I’m always tripping over the legs of the stands.  Continue reading