The worldwide leader in paper backgrounds and photographic products since 1937; Savage helps visual artists and designers to craft their images with consistency and cohesive style.
From our beginning in 1937 as a manufacturer of quality board and paper products, Savage has provided photographers the essential elements for success. Family-run from the start, we have a commitment to quality and innovation that defined who we were in the beginning and still defines who we are today.
Products such as photographic backgrounds continue to be a key focus of our manufacturing efforts, but there’s much more to the Savage story. We’re continuing to develop innovative products, especially in the studio equipment & lighting arenas, to meet the needs of today’s more diverse photography community—professionals and semiprofessionals alike.
Photography Backdrops
From seamless background paper and durable vinyl to hand painted canvas and travel backdrop kits, we make the versatile products that photographers and videographers rely on for creating perfect backgrounds for commercial and portrait photography, video interviews, visual displays and special events.
LED Lighting
Make the transition to long-lasting, high-quality LED lights for photography and videography with Savage’s ever-growing line of affordable lighting solutions. We’re proud to continue innovating within the LED lighting spectrum with powerful video lights, ring lights and vlogger kits, sleek edge-lit panels, creative RGB light wands and more.
Studio Equipment
Photographers rely on Savage studio equipment for its dependability and value. We offer an extensive line of studio and location equipment, including patented design light stands, light modifiers from small to large, and essential accessories like gaffer tape and clamps. Background stands run from portable and lightweight to multi-support bar systems for heavy and wide backdrops.
Mat & Mount Board
When it comes to mounting photographs for display, it’s important to use products that not only enhance images but that also can stand the test of time. With over 80 years of manufacturing experience behind them, Savage mats and mount boards clearly meet their marks in both areas.
Photography Backdrops
From seamless background paper and durable vinyl to hand painted canvas and travel backdrop kits, we make the versatile products that photographers and videographers rely on for creating perfect backgrounds for commercial and portrait photography, video interviews, visual displays and special events.
LED Lighting
Make the transition to long-lasting, high-quality LED lights for photography and videography with Savage’s ever-growing line of affordable lighting solutions. We’re proud to continue innovating within the LED lighting spectrum with powerful video lights, ring lights and vlogger kits, sleek edge-lit panels, creative RGB light wands and more.
Studio Equipment
Photographers rely on Savage studio equipment for its dependability and value. We offer an extensive line of studio and location equipment, including patented design light stands, light modifiers from small to large, and essential accessories like gaffer tape and clamps. Background stands run from portable and lightweight to multi-support bar systems for heavy and wide backdrops.
Mat & Mount Board
When it comes to mounting photographs for display, it’s important to use products that not only enhance images but that also can stand the test of time. With over 80 years of manufacturing experience behind them, Savage mats and mount boards clearly meet their marks in both areas.
DISCOVER RECENT NEWS…
Savage Universal Introduces Patent Pending Line of C-Stands and Grip Equipment
New 2020 grip gear includes multiple C-stand designs, a rolling stand base, light diffuser holder and double column stand, all with patent pending features.
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Superior Specialties, Inc. Purchased by Savage Universal Corporation
Savage Universal, worldwide leader in backgrounds and photographic products, is pleased to announce the assets of Superior Specialties Inc., including their brand name, was recently purchased by Savage Universal Corp.
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Savage Universal Introduces Versatile RGB Pro Panel LED Light Solution for Photo and Video Professionals
The LED light panel gives users optimum control over output to match any lighting scenario, ideal for both photographers and videographers searching for an affordable and feature-rich continuous light.
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Savage Universal to Exhibit at Imaging USA and WPPI 2019
The photography equipment brand plans to debut a multitude of new gear at two upcoming US tradeshows.
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Savage Universal Introduces the Patent-Pending MultiFlex Light Stand
The Savage MultiFlex Light Stand brings ultimate versatility and utility to every location photographer’s gear set! It supplies multiple flexible solutions to users working within environmental constraints with their equipment and set location.
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Savage Universal Corporation to Exhibit at 2018 Photokina International Imaging Fair
Savage Universal, worldwide leader in backgrounds and photographic products, is pleased to announce that it will be returning to Photokina 2018 for their 20th consecutive exhibition there.
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Savage Universal Releases Midsize Seamless Background Paper Across Full Color Line
Savage Universal, worldwide leader in backgrounds and photographic products, is pleased to announce the expansion of its internationally recognized Widetone® Seamless Background Paper to include a midsize option of 86 inches wide x 12 yards long in their full color line.
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Savage Universal to Exhibit at WPPI 2018
The photography equipment brand plans to debut a multitude of new gear within their interactive expo booth
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HeARTs Speak – Because Every Voice Matters
The artists of HeARTs Speak span across a vast array of professions: photographers, writers, painters, graphic designers, illustrators, and so on. The one commonality that connects every one of them is their love for animals. They are literately a Love Army.
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Savage Universal Introduces New Timeless Textures Canvas Photography Backgrounds
The Savage Timeless Texture Canvas Backgrounds are durable and thick canvas backdrops hand painted in an array of deep, rich hues for a timeless and textured style that lends itself for creating fine-art portraiture. The hand painting process offers a one-of-a-kind design from piece to piece where photographers can create a high quality, custom styled set for a fraction of the cost.
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Savage Universal Expands LED Lighting Line for Video and Photography Applications
New equipment includes a 700 watt two-light kit, product photography light table and powerful video light.
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Savage Universal Announces Exhibitor Presence at the 2017 Wedding & Portrait Photographers Conference
Savage Universal is excited to offer interactive photography stations in exhibition booth featuring new and popular studio equipment at the upcoming WPPI conference this Feburary.
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Savage Universal Presents New Grunge Classic Collapsible Backgrounds
Savage Universal is pleased to present an extension of its widely popular collapsible backdrop line, dubbed the “Grunge Classics”.
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Savage Universal to Exhibit New Studio Equipment & Photographic Products at Photokina 2016
Savage Universal is pleased to announce that it will be returning to Photokina for the company’s nineteenth time as an exhibitor. Photokina is the world’s largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries and has been held in Cologne, Germany biennially since 1950.
read moreSavage Universal Announces Schedule for Live Photography Demonstrations at the 2016 Wedding & Portrait Photography Conference & Expo
Savage Universal, the worldwide leader of backgrounds and photographic products, is pleased to announce an engaging lineup of live portrait demonstrations featuring popular studio gear like seamless paper backdrops, Translum diffusion material and an array of new LED lighting and accessories.
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