1. Clear & Measure Your Studio Space
Ensure you have enough space based on your room type:
- Standard Rooms (Fabric or Rubber-Backed): Minimum 10x12 ft
- Newborn Room: Minimum 6x6 ft
- Ceilings should be at least 8 ft high (7 ft for newborn setups)
2. Lay the Floor First
Fleece Floor:
- Unroll flat and allow a few minutes for wrinkles to settle. Use backdrop tape or clamps on the edges if needed to keep it taut.
Rubber-Backed Floor:
- Unroll and position. The rubber helps it grip the floor—no taping is usually needed. Make sure the back edge will tuck slightly behind your wall drops for a seamless look.
3. Mount the Backdrops
- Use backdrop stands with crossbars and strong clamps, or wall mounting systems (if permanent).
- Position the 8x10 backdrop as the back wall, centered above the floor.
- Position the 8x8 backdrop as the side wall, creating a corner. You can use two stands or tape one edge directly to the wall.
- Make sure both walls overlap the floor by at least an inch to avoid visible seams in photos.
4. Tidy Up the Edges
- Pull all fabric tight—especially at the base where wall meets floor. Clamp securely.
- For a cleaner corner, gently pleat or tape the backdrops where they meet, or use a clamp behind the scenes to “pinch” the corner together.
5. Lighting Considerations
- Use softboxes or umbrellas to create even light across both walls and floor.
- Avoid lighting that casts heavy shadows into the corner unless that’s the desired look.
- Consider using a backlight or small fill to reduce shadows in the wall-floor junction.
6. Place Props & Test Angles
- Add your props or small furniture.
- Take test shots to check alignment, lighting, and for any visible seams or wrinkles.
- Make minor adjustments before the client arrives—it's easier now than in post!
✅ Tips for a Flawless Setup
- For all room types, using backdrop stands, corner clamps, and seamless
lighting will help maintain visual consistency and eliminate floor/wall
separation in your photos. - Always iron/steam fleece drops if needed before setup.
- Shoot slightly downward to hide wall/floor separation.
- Don’t stretch fleece too tightly—just smooth it enough to avoid ripples.
- Mark floor positions with painter’s tape if using the same layout regularly