Backdrop Guide

I think all of us (parents, dancers, and definately ME!) have wanted to have a few options for the portrait backdrop.

I tried a black backdrop last year and it was hit and miss. Some dancers/dresses really "popped" but others blended in and were lost against it.

Well technology has come to our rescue yet again! I've obtained some new software that allows me to mask or "erase" the original backdrop. I've then obtained a large selection of backdrops that can be digitally added!

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In fact, I have well over 300 different backdrops but to keep us all from going crazy with to many choices, I've put a little over 60 of my favorites into a sample gallery.

What you see on this page are some examples. Some of these backdrops work better for jumps, some for standing poses, and others for 3/4 portraits.

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So how do you request a custom backdrop? You'll need two pieces of information:

First, you'll need to select the picture (or pictures) that you would like to have customized. When you roll your cursor over the large image (on the right), a box slides out and you click on the "Photo Info" button. That opens an info box and near the bottom is the file name. Write that down.

Now go to the sample Background Gallery. Select as many backdrops as you would like (I would select more than one but less than 5). When you click on the thumbnail, it brings that backrop up on the right. There will be a number (like "10-1"). Write that down.

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Now send me those two pieces of information in an email (DTMPhotos@sbcglobal.net). It will take me up to a week to create samples for your review. I'll send you an email as soon as they're ready.

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Like all prints, you will get to review first, and only order if you like it.

So to get started, head to the Backdrop Sample gallery here: http://www.dtmphotos.com/DTM-Photos-Feis-Galleries/Backdrop-Samples/11021751_njxKE#772652771_NbtmA

And feel free to email me if you should have any questions.

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