Materials needed:
(3) 10 ft. 1 inch PVC pipe
(2) 90-degree PVC pipe (no threads)
(8) T-shape PVC connectors
(8) PVC end caps
Hack saw or pipe cutting tool
Ok now that we have got everything, it is time to start making some cuts.
(2) Five-foot lengths
(2) Three-foot lengths
(2) Two-foot lengths
(4) 18-inch lengths
(8) 6-inch lengths
Everything is cut..now it is time to piece it all together. The two 5 foot pipes will be the crossbars; one at the top and one at mid-level. Attach elbows on each end to one of the 5 foot pipes. The 2-footers will be connected next followed by the T-shaped pieces. The 3 foot pipes continue down to connect to the feet and the other 5-foot pipe gets connected to the other part of the T-joint to become the mid-level crossbar that I had mentioned earlier. Ok great, the whole frame is together now we need to make the feet. Each leg consists of (4) 6-inch pieces, (2) 8-inch pieces, and (3) T-shape pieces. Put it all together and finish it off by putting the end caps on. That’s it, you’re done!
If you’re a portrait photographer or want to get into it, this is a great project for you. This backdrop stand is light, portable, and best of all…cheap! For about $20, I was able to pick up all the supplies needed and start shooting immediately. The image shown here was shot with my Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC USD while using the backdrop stand I had just made. Having a professional looking background can fool someone into thinking that it was shot in a studio when it was actually in your garage. Have fun everyone and happy shooting!