One of the biggest misconceptions about fashion photography in a studio is that it’s boring. Don’t let the plainness of the classic white and black background sets fool you, studios can be bold, full of color and full of life. Try taking your studio photos to the next level by focusing on color, using interesting props, and creating a visual interesting set. With some creativity, eccentric background colors, and getting your hands a little dirty with set building, your studio fashion photography is sure to stand out.

Want to see examples of this kind of photo creativity in action? Lindsay Adler, renowned fashion photographer and instructor, commonly incorporates Savage seamless paper into her work in creative ways. Here are a few recent tutorials from Lindsay’s New York studio team, showcasing how she elevates her studio photography by creating unique sets for her fashion model.

“Especially with fashion photography, everything is about collaboration. I find talented people to put beautiful things in front of my camera… and you can make beautiful things out of nothing more than scrap seamless paper!”

“One of the important things to keep in mind anytime that you build a set or you’re planning a photo shoot is that there’s no right answer, it all depends on intention!”

“We decided to use the color palette of the wardrobe to inform all of our other creative decisions.”

The options are endless, and your creativity is key. Let your imagination run wild with our 55 seamless paper color options. Are you feeling inspired and have some exciting ideas? We’d love to hear about them and see them come to life! Already thinking outside of the box in your studio?

What's the most creative way you've used background paper?

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Lindsay Adler

Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler has risen to the top of her industry as both a photographer and educator. Based in New York City, her fashion editorials have appeared in numerous fashion and photography publications including Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, and dozens more. As a photographic educator, she is one of the most sought after speakers internationally, teaching on the industry's largest platforms and most prestigious events, having been named one of the top 10 best fashion photographers in the world. Lindsay has worked with some of the top brands in the photographic and related industries such as Canon, Adobe, Grey, Edelman, A&E, NBC, and Microsoft.

A clean, bold, and graphic style has become the hallmark of her work, whether shooting advertising campaigns, designer look books, jewelry, hair campaigns, fashion editorials, or professional athletes. Lindsay is renowned for her creativity and collaborating with designers and stylists in order to create fresh looks.

An author of five books, she is always working on new ways to share her passions and knowledge with others. Each year she teaches to tens of thousands of photographers world-wide through prestigious platforms such as creativeLIVE, KelbyOne, and the industry's biggest conferences.

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