Got an autumn shoot coming up? We’ve recently added three new colours to the photography backdrop collection at The Livingroom: Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic. Three shades that are made for the warmer season, instantly adding more depth, atmosphere and character to your images. And the good news? All our backdrop rolls are free to use with your The Livingroom booking. In this blog, we’re taking a closer look at how to use our new autumn shades to create imagery with a little more impact.
Side note: the images in this blog post were created using the colours Olive Green and Chestnut. Rustic is therefore not (yet) shown.
Three new backdrop rolls for your autumn shoot
A backdrop is never just a backdrop. Its colour, texture and intensity have a huge influence on how an image feels. Especially in portrait photography, fashion, beauty, product photography and branding, the right backdrop can be the difference between a shot that’s ‘quite nice’ and one that actually makes an impression. That’s why you’ll find an extensive collection of photography backdrops at The Livingroom From bright colours and neutral shades to shiny silver; and now, three new autumn favourites: Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic.
Tip: Want to know more about our other paper backdrop rolls? Have a read of our earlier blog about photography backdrops.
Tip: Want to know more about our other paper backdrop rolls? Have a read of our earlier blog about photography backdrops.
Olive Green: soft, natural and surprisingly versatile
Olive Green is one of those colours that instantly adds atmosphere without demanding all the attention. Its muted green tone feels natural and calm, while still having enough character to give a fashion or editorial image a strong visual edge. It works particularly well with autumnal styling. Olive green looks beautiful with earthy shades such as terracotta and sand, sophisticated with burgundy and metallics, and surprisingly fresh alongside light blue or lilac. For beauty shoots, portraits and personal branding, Olive Green is especially interesting. It creates a beautiful contrast with skin tones and neutral styling. And did you know that olive green is one of those colours that works beautifully on almost everyone?
Olive Green is one of those colours that instantly adds atmosphere without demanding all the attention. Its muted green tone feels natural and calm, while still having enough character to give a fashion or editorial image a strong visual edge. It works particularly well with autumnal styling. Olive green looks beautiful with earthy shades such as terracotta and sand, sophisticated with burgundy and metallics, and surprisingly fresh alongside light blue or lilac. For beauty shoots, portraits and personal branding, Olive Green is especially interesting. It creates a beautiful contrast with skin tones and neutral styling. And did you know that olive green is one of those colours that works beautifully on almost everyone?
Photography tip: Don’t try to match every colour in your shot perfectly. A simple outfit against a bold backdrop can actually create a much stronger image. Treat the backdrop as part of your composition rather than something that just happens to be sitting behind your model.
Rustic: warm, rich and a little moody
Our second new colour is Rustic: a deep, warm shade with a burgundy-meets-mauve feel. Exactly the kind of colour that can give an image a richer, more elevated look in an instant. Rustic is perfect for autumn photography, fashion shoots, beauty, branding and editorial work. Pair it with tonal styling for a sophisticated, considered image, or mix different textures and materials to keep things visually interesting. Alternatively, introduce lighter colours for contrast. Burgundy works beautifully with light blue and lilac for a fresh pop of colour, while denim creates a more casual edge. Or go completely unexpected and pair Rustic with different shades of pink. For an autumn campaign, Rustic is a particularly strong choice. It feels warm and luxurious without making your image scream AUTUMN! from every corner.
Our second new colour is Rustic: a deep, warm shade with a burgundy-meets-mauve feel. Exactly the kind of colour that can give an image a richer, more elevated look in an instant. Rustic is perfect for autumn photography, fashion shoots, beauty, branding and editorial work. Pair it with tonal styling for a sophisticated, considered image, or mix different textures and materials to keep things visually interesting. Alternatively, introduce lighter colours for contrast. Burgundy works beautifully with light blue and lilac for a fresh pop of colour, while denim creates a more casual edge. Or go completely unexpected and pair Rustic with different shades of pink. For an autumn campaign, Rustic is a particularly strong choice. It feels warm and luxurious without making your image scream AUTUMN! from every corner.
Chestnut: earthy and effortlessly chic
A rich, warm brown shade that instantly adds depth and warmth to your image. Think of chestnut brown, but with a touch more sophistication. The colour works beautifully with cream, beige and sand for a calm, editorial look, but becomes particularly striking when paired with denim, deep green, burgundy or soft pastel shades. This makes Chestnut a strong choice for fashion, beauty, personal branding and product photography. A colour that doesn’t scream for attention, but one that actually gives your look an effortlessly chic feel.
A rich, warm brown shade that instantly adds depth and warmth to your image. Think of chestnut brown, but with a touch more sophistication. The colour works beautifully with cream, beige and sand for a calm, editorial look, but becomes particularly striking when paired with denim, deep green, burgundy or soft pastel shades. This makes Chestnut a strong choice for fashion, beauty, personal branding and product photography. A colour that doesn’t scream for attention, but one that actually gives your look an effortlessly chic feel.
Why paper backdrops work so well for photography
A good backdrop isn’t just about colour. The practical side matters just as much. Our paper backdrop rolls are 272 cm wide, giving you plenty of room to work without having to squeeze your model into a tiny backdrop area. This is especially useful for full-body fashion images, dynamic content or video. The smooth paper creates an even background, allowing all the attention to stay on your subject. And perhaps the biggest advantage? You don’t need to hire or bring your own backdrop. The rolls are already available in the studio and included with your booking.
Let your backdrop work with natural daylight
The Livingroom is a daylight studio, and that natural light makes experimenting with colour even more interesting. A colour can feel completely different throughout the day, depending on the direction and intensity of the light. A green backdrop, for example, can appear softer and more neutral in diffused daylight, while more direct light can create stronger contrast and depth.
So play around with your position in relation to the windows. Don’t automatically put your model directly in front of the light. Turn, move and experiment, and see what happens to the shadows and the colour of your backdrop. Want even more control? Combine natural daylight with artificial light. At The Livingroom, you can work with a Godox spotlight and stand to create a more directional and distinctive lighting setup.
Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic aren’t your only options, either. At The Livingroom, you can also work with a 120 cm wide shiny silver photography backdrop . It’s ideal when you’re after reflection, glamour or a more futuristic feel. The daylight falling across the surface can create beautiful movement and highlights, making your image quite literally come alive. Pair it with the Godox spotlight for a stronger, more focused effect. Perfect for fashion, beauty, artistic photography and video.
At Atelier Oost Amsterdam, we love equipment that makes your shoot just that little bit easier. That’s why The Livingroom also has two C-stands with tennis balls available. They’re handy when you’re working with lighting, styling or multiple setups.. and want to keep moving things around without damaging the floor. Yes, we even made an Instagram Reel about it.
So play around with your position in relation to the windows. Don’t automatically put your model directly in front of the light. Turn, move and experiment, and see what happens to the shadows and the colour of your backdrop. Want even more control? Combine natural daylight with artificial light. At The Livingroom, you can work with a Godox spotlight and stand to create a more directional and distinctive lighting setup.
Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic aren’t your only options, either. At The Livingroom, you can also work with a 120 cm wide shiny silver photography backdrop . It’s ideal when you’re after reflection, glamour or a more futuristic feel. The daylight falling across the surface can create beautiful movement and highlights, making your image quite literally come alive. Pair it with the Godox spotlight for a stronger, more focused effect. Perfect for fashion, beauty, artistic photography and video.
At Atelier Oost Amsterdam, we love equipment that makes your shoot just that little bit easier. That’s why The Livingroom also has two C-stands with tennis balls available. They’re handy when you’re working with lighting, styling or multiple setups.. and want to keep moving things around without damaging the floor. Yes, we even made an Instagram Reel about it.
Autumn shoot? You’ll want to see these new backdrops
A colourful background isn’t just interesting for a classic photoshoot. Use Olive Green for striking personal branding images, for example as a backdrop for a portrait, a LinkedIn photo or content for your website. With Rustic, you can create a warm, distinctive atmosphere for a fashion editorial, beauty shoot or autumn campaign. And Chestnut lends a timeless, understated flair to any shoot.
You can also use colour to great effect in product photography: think of a skincare product with warm earthy tones, a jewellery collection set against deep green, or a colourful product launch where the backdrop becomes part of the styling rather than an afterthought.
For social media, the backdrops can be used for eye-catching Reels, campaign shoots or a series of images that instantly feel recognisable as your brand. Are you a model? They’re perfect for new polaroids or a creative test shoot. And if you’re a photographer, you can create completely different looks with the same backdrop simply by changing the clothing, props, lighting and composition. Start by creating a mood board and deciding which colours, materials and styling you want to bring together. Then experiment with different backdrops and lighting setups in the studio until you find exactly the atmosphere you’re after.
You can also use colour to great effect in product photography: think of a skincare product with warm earthy tones, a jewellery collection set against deep green, or a colourful product launch where the backdrop becomes part of the styling rather than an afterthought.
For social media, the backdrops can be used for eye-catching Reels, campaign shoots or a series of images that instantly feel recognisable as your brand. Are you a model? They’re perfect for new polaroids or a creative test shoot. And if you’re a photographer, you can create completely different looks with the same backdrop simply by changing the clothing, props, lighting and composition. Start by creating a mood board and deciding which colours, materials and styling you want to bring together. Then experiment with different backdrops and lighting setups in the studio until you find exactly the atmosphere you’re after.
Ready for your autumn era?
Three new colours. Endless possibilities. Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic bring exactly the kind of warm, rich autumn tones we love to the backdrop collection at The Livingroom. And the best part? You don’t need to hire them separately. The photography backdrops are included with your The Livingroom booking. So whether you’re planning a fashion shoot, branding session, product shoot, beauty production or creative content day: choose your colour, play with light and styling, and make your backdrop part of the story.
Book your backdrop. Bring your vision.
Three new colours. Endless possibilities. Olive Green, Chestnut and Rustic bring exactly the kind of warm, rich autumn tones we love to the backdrop collection at The Livingroom. And the best part? You don’t need to hire them separately. The photography backdrops are included with your The Livingroom booking. So whether you’re planning a fashion shoot, branding session, product shoot, beauty production or creative content day: choose your colour, play with light and styling, and make your backdrop part of the story.
Book your backdrop. Bring your vision.