For photographers who love drama, mood, and depth — our dark hand painted backdrops deliver on all three. This collection brings together deep charcoals, rich navy, dark plum, forest black, and smoky tones, each painted with layers of colour that prevent the flat, lifeless look of plain black backgrounds.
A hand-painted dark backdrop is not just dark — it is alive. The subtle brushwork creates gentle tonal variation across the surface, catching light in ways that add dimension and texture to your images.
Dark backdrops are ideal for:
All dark backdrops here are in stock and ready to dispatch. Each one is unique.
Want something lighter? See our grey collection, lighter shades, or blue backdrops.
View Medium texture hand painted canvas backdrop for photographers in Olive GreenMedium green, medium texture canvas backdrop. 122x180cm (4x6) to make your life so much easier. Ask me a question or buy now!
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View Lagoon Sage — Mid Teal Blue-Green Hand Painted Backdrop 122x180cmA mid teal hand painted backdrop, the lighter of the two sage blue-greens in this run. The colour sits between blue and green, brighter and more open than the deep version, with soft lighter clouds drifting across the canvas and a gentle darkening at the edges. The texture is…
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View Petrol Sage — Deep Teal Blue-Green Hand Painted Backdrop 122x180cmA deep teal hand painted backdrop, the darker end of the sage family. The colour sits between blue and green, rich and saturated, a little lighter through the middle and deeper towards the edges and the foot of the canvas. The texture is low, with soft cloudy mottling rather…
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View Soul — Olive Grey, Charcoal & Amber Hand Painted Backdrop 270x270cmA dark hand painted backdrop in three moods on one canvas. The middle is a muted olive grey, the lightest part, and it is where your subject goes. To the left the canvas turns to charcoal with cold slate-grey streaks and a thin line of rust along the edge. To the right it warms…
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View Deep Sage — Teal Green Hand Painted Backdrop 180x270cmA deep sage green hand painted backdrop that leans towards teal: a dark blue-green with a low texture and soft, cloudy variation across the canvas. It reads as a rich, quiet colour rather than a bright one, so skin tones stand out against it and warm wardrobe colours like cream…
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View Sea Sage — Blue-Green Hand Painted Backdrop 180x270cmA sage blue-green hand painted backdrop with a low, mottled texture. It is a touch lighter and more blue than our deepest greens, with soft brighter patches through the middle of the canvas that give a subject a natural glow behind the head and shoulders. At 180x270cm it is big…
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View Garnet Rose — Deep Red-Pink Hand Painted Backdrop 100x135cmA deep red-pink hand painted backdrop with a fine, low texture, a shade darker and richer than our dusty rose. In photos it reads as a warm garnet red, with a little variation across the canvas so it never looks like a flat coloured sheet. At 100x135cm it is our smallest size…
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View Slate Storm — Strong Texture Grey Hand Painted Backdrop 122x180cmA slate blue-grey hand painted backdrop with a strong texture. Broad silver-white roller passes run down the canvas, heaviest at the sides, over a darker charcoal-grey ground. The middle stays calmer, so a subject sits in the quiet part of the canvas with the busier marks…
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View Midnight Ember — Deep Blue with Red Glow Hand Painted Backdrop 122x180cmA deep blue hand painted backdrop with a soft column of rust red running down the centre. The blue is a rich navy, darker towards the edges, and the red glows through it like the last light in a window. The two colours are blended into each other rather than drawn as a hard…
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View Sapphire Glow — Deep Blue Hand Painted Backdrop 180x270cmA deep royal blue hand painted backdrop with a low texture and a brighter, softer centre that fades to a deeper blue at the edges. The glow sits where a subject usually stands, so it does some of the separation work for you. At 180x270cm it covers full-length portraits with room…
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View Royal Cobalt — Deep Blue Hand Painted Backdrop 180x270cmA deep cobalt blue hand painted backdrop with a low, even texture. The centre sits a touch lighter than the edges, so a subject gets a gentle sense of depth without any obvious pattern behind them. It is a strong, saturated blue that keeps its colour whether you light it…
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View Rust Brown Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop 180x270cmA rich rust brown backdrop with warm cognac undertones, hand painted on canvas with a subtly mottled finish that flatters skin tones and adds autumnal warmth to portraits. At 180x270cm (Large) it suits couples, small families and full-length work, and travels well for location…
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View Dark Grey Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop 180x270cmA dark grey backdrop with a soft mottled finish, hand painted on canvas — a versatile everyday grey for headshots, portraits and product photography. The 180x270cm Large size suits couples, small families and full-length portraits, and fits most cars for location shoots. Painted…
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View Dark Grey Charcoal Hand Painted Backdrop 180x270cmA dark slate grey backdrop with a charcoal patina, hand painted on canvas with a stronger texture that catches directional light beautifully in low-key and fine-art portraits. The 180x270cm Large size handles couples, small groups and full-length portraits. Painted in the UK and…
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View Chocolate Brown Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop 180x270cmA warm chocolate brown photography backdrop, hand painted on canvas with a soft low-to-medium texture that reads smooth at portrait distances and adds gentle depth up close. The 180x270cm Large size covers couples, small families and full-length portraits, and fits most cars for…
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View Black Charcoal Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop 180x270cmA near-black charcoal backdrop with a smoky, weathered patina, hand painted on canvas — made for dramatic low-key portraits, editorial work and moody product sets. At 180x270cm (Large) it covers full-length portraits and small groups. Painted in the UK and mounted on an…
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View Anthracite Black Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop 180x270cmA near-black anthracite backdrop with a weathered, stone-like patina — dusty highlights drift through the centre, giving low-key portraits and editorial work real depth without ever looking flat. The 180x270cm Large size covers full-length portraits, fashion and product sets…
View details →Why aluminium core vs traditional cardboard core for backdrop? 1. Cardboard tubes sink in the middle - aluminum not. 2. Lightweight possibly same or even lighter than cardboard. 3. Easy to store your backdrops 4. Easy to transport your backdrops 5. Compatible with most standard…
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View Use this listing to order any colour you likeThe easel takes five commissions a month, painted one at a time. September: 5 slots open. When they are gone, the next slot is October. If you have found a backdrop you love but it has sold, or you have a colour in your head that is not on the shelf, order it here. Describe the…
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View Limited Edition Sparkling Gold with forest green Undertones Hand-Painted Backdrop 4x6Transform your portraits with our Hand-Painted Backdrop, thoughtfully designed in a forest green hue with delicate touches of gold. At 122x180cm, this backdrop is the ideal canvas for your artistic ventures. Each backdrop is hand-painted, bringing a one-of-a-kind piece of art to…
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View Silver Ribbon — Limited Edition Grey Strip Backdrop 105x180cmSilver Ribbon is a limited edition strip backdrop — a narrow hand painted panel in sophisticated silver and grey, designed to layer over the backdrop you already love. Hang it down the centre or off to one side and it instantly frames your subject, drawing the eye inward and…
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View Silver Cascade — Limited Edition Grey Strip Backdrop 105x270cmSilver Cascade is a full-height limited edition strip backdrop: 105x270cm of hand painted silver and grey, made to hang alongside or over a larger backdrop and transform it. The narrow panel creates a framed corridor of light and texture behind a standing subject — instant…
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View Gilded Sapphire — Gold & Blue Hand Painted Backdrop 270x270cmGilded Sapphire is pure occasion: a striking deep blue canvas shot through with sparkling gold undertones, painted by hand across a generous 270x270cm square. This is the backdrop for statement work — fashion editorials, award-season portraits, festive campaigns and any session…
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View Hand-painted Striped Grey and Mustard Yellow Backdrop with Olive Accents (6x9)Bring a natural elegance to your portrait photography with our Hand-painted Striped Grey and Mustard Yellow Backdrop with Olive Accents. This backdrop is carefully hand-painted by skilled artists to create a unique blend of muted greys, warm mustards, and earthy olives in a…
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