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By: Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:13:17 +0000

Terry,

Sorry to keep you waiting, but it will probably be this summer before I have a chance to do another backgrounds post.
- Taylor

By: Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta

Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:45:53 +0000

You wrote, “One day I will bring you a backgrounds part 2 that shows that as well as other materials I use as my favorite backgrounds.”

Well… we are waiting.

By: Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta

Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:38:59 +0000

To find old wood: seek out firms that have stacks of old shipping pallets behind their building. Use a pry bar to disassemble the pallets. Protect your eyes.

The thing I did not like about your using the 4×4 foot panels is they still look like plywood even after all the staining. IMHO what would look better are old wood planks that look like what a farmer in the 1800s might have used to build a table. For those rough planks I have been looking at rough-sawn wood fencing at Lowes, Home Depot and lumber yards. Last night at Home Depot six foot long rough-cut fence wood was only $1.42. I figure for that price, I could buy four then cut out the best four foot section of each. Then place the four boards together when I need to photograph food (all my work is on location). I plan to use stretchy (bungie) cords to keep the boards next to each other.

The problem with the wood I saw last night at Home Depot was it was actually green which (I assume) means it is not cured or kiln dried. Yuk. I think I’ll go to Lowes or lumber yards in my area to seek out wood that’s not green.

Once I find the 4 four foot boards I will sand them down a bit to remove the splinters but preserve their character. Then I want to do something to seal them like an 1800s farmer might have. Question: should I use wax, shellac, varnish, what?

By: Linda Carpenter

Linda Carpenter — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:06:22 +0000

I am wondering what size your boards are?? Thank you.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:20:20 +0000

So far, this is my favorite of the guides you have written on food photography. I love seeing the “behind the scenes” of food photography on other blogs, and your photos of you painting the boards are so interesting to me.

By: Shumaila

Shumaila — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:15:25 +0000

Have been going through all your posts on photography today and believe me you come as a god send! Thanks for such informative and helpful photography posts. Really appreciate it!

By: The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh

The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:56:38 +0000

Great tips! Now I know what I can do with all of that leftover wood in the garage!

By: Paleoliscious

Paleoliscious — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:24:04 +0000

Hey, this is a very useful post. I am wondering what kind of paint do you use, could u tell me please?