01 Painters
Academy-trained painters.
One backdrop. One painting. Never repeated.
- Artists
- Academy-trained
- Editions
- 1 of 1
Hand-painted in Europe since 2010
The world's largest collection of hand-painted backdrops
20,000+ unique backdrops sold · ready to ship worldwide
Trusted by Lindsay Adler, John Russo, Emily Soto & thousands of photographers worldwide.
Photo by Ab Sesay
Trusted by photographers & brands worldwide
The backdrop behind iconic portraits
From the world's top photographers
"Some of the best damn backdrops either side of the Mississippi."
"I have three beautiful custom-made backdrops in the studio. Cannot recommend them highly enough."
"The quality is amazing, every backdrop is a unique piece of art and I'm always impressed by their wonderful textures."
"Gravity backdrops help me create images that are timeless and have a sense of place. I've started to amass a large collection of colors and textures because I love them so much."
Hand painted, never printed
Every Gravity backdrop is painted by hand, photographed once and never reproduced
02 The Technique
Layered acrylic
Multiple layers of acrylic paint create depth and dimension under studio lighting.
- Medium
- Acrylic glaze
- Finish
- Matte, glare-free
03 The Cloth
Italian cotton canvas
Heavyweight canvas that hangs naturally, photographs beautifully and is built to last.
- Weight
- 15 oz
- Origin
- Italy
Packages
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Studio packages
Stop renting walls. Own hand-painted canvases at package pricing — then pick every backdrop yourself in our guided builder.
Free worldwide shipping on every package · Complementary free XS
Portrait & fashion standard
Basic
Complimentary
Three standard-size canvases — the size most studios use every day.
What's included
- You choose each design from our in-stock catalog
- Free worldwide shipping on the package
- Complementary free XS
- Configure all three slots in the guided package builder
~~1,190 €~~
770€
YOU SAVE 420€
Most studios pick this
The sweet spot for working pros
Advanced
Complimentary
Full-length portraits, couples, and seated fashion — the format most studios use every week.
What's included
- You choose each design from our in-stock hand-painted catalog
- Floor-to-ceiling coverage without jumping to large format
- Free worldwide shipping on the package
- Complementary free XS
- Configure all three slots in the guided package builder
~~1,355 €~~
880€
YOU SAVE 475€
High-volume large format
Professional
Complimentary
Four large canvases for studios running multiple sets every week.
What's included
- You choose each Large design from our in-stock catalog
- Free worldwide shipping on the package
- Complementary free XS
- Configure each slot in the guided package builder
~~1,960 €~~
1,320€
YOU SAVE 640€
Not sure which size? Advanced is what most portrait studios start with — compare every format on our packages page.
20,000+ hand-painted backdrops
Each canvas is unique — choose yours, we never paint twice.
About usStop renting. Own your walls.
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Returns & import charges
Every canvas is hand-painted once. Read how returns work and who pays customs before checkout.
Final-sale originals
Returns & refunds
Each backdrop is a one-of-one painting — we do not accept returns for change of mind, size swaps, or colour preference after delivery.
We still stand behind every shipment: full refund if your canvas arrives damaged in transit, or double your money back if the piece does not match the photos and lighting simulator on our site. Email info@gravitybackdrops.com within 7 days of delivery with photos of the packaging and canvas.
Important · Paid on delivery
Import duties & taxes
Checkout covers your hand-painted canvas and shipping (€200 worldwide on individual orders; free global shipping on complete studio packages).
Import duties, customs brokerage, and local VAT or sales tax are not included. At checkout you must enter your FedEx account number so duties bill to you on delivery — not to Gravity Backdrops.