Additional Information:
gsm = Grams Per Square Meter
The higher the gsm the thicker/heavier the media.
Silk, Uncoated etc is the feel of the media
Mic = Micron (the higher the Micron the more rigid it is)
Photo Backdrop Printing
A printed photo backdrop wall that puts your brand, couple or celebration front and centre on every photograph – designed in-house, printed in our Tavistock workshop and delivered anywhere in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: The frame is NOT included; this is for the printed graphics only.
- Media is printed on a 440gsm PVC material
- Waterproof and re-usable
- Tiny Pole Pocket or hemmed with eyelets across the top for pinning up
- Printed graphics only
- Max width is currently 1.2m (4ft)
When the cameras come out, what is behind the subject matters just as much as the subject. A printed photo backdrop turns every photograph taken at your event into branded, polished promotion – whether that is a red carpet arrival, a wedding photo corner or a product launch. ABC Service prints photo backdrops in-house in our Tavistock, Devon workshop and delivers them across the UK, with real people on hand from artwork to arrival.
What Is a Photo Backdrop?
A photo backdrop is a large printed wall that stands behind people in photographs. The most recognisable version is the step-and-repeat backdrop – the repeating grid of logos you see behind red carpets, press walls and award ceremonies, so every shot carries the sponsor or brand marks. The same idea works just as well for a wedding monogram, a birthday message or a single striking graphic. Most backdrops are printed on polyester fabric or PVC and hang on a freestanding frame or stand, which is why they set up quickly and pack down flat afterwards.
Where a Printed Photo Backdrop Shines
- Red carpet and press walls – step-and-repeat logo patterns that brand every photograph
- Weddings – a dedicated photo corner with the couple’s names or monogram
- Birthdays and celebrations – personalised backdrops for milestone parties and photo booths
- Corporate launches and trade shows – photo points that pull visitors in and keep your branding in every shot
- School and community events – award nights, fetes, fundraising balls and open days
Print Quality and Materials
Your artwork is reproduced with full-colour wide-format digital printing, handled entirely in our Tavistock workshop rather than sent away. That means we can check the print before it leaves the building, keep an eye on colour and sharpness across the repeating logo pattern, and answer your questions directly. Photo backdrops are printed single-sided with a smooth, fabric-like appearance and a matte finish that photographs beautifully – no glare, no hotspots, just clean, even colour in every flash-lit shot. If you need other large-format pieces to accompany your backdrop, our PVC banner printing covers everything from outdoor hoardings to event signage.
Design Help When You Need It
Step-and-repeat layouts look simple but are surprisingly easy to get wrong – logos too close together, colours that clash in photographs, files at the wrong size. Our in-house graphic design team can build your step-and-repeat artwork from scratch, tidy up files you already have, and check everything is print-ready before it goes to the machine. You can find out more about our graphic design service – or simply send us your artwork when you order and we’ll check it over.
Ordering Your Photo Backdrop
Ordering is simple, get in touch with our Tavistock team, tell us about your event and we’ll guide you through artwork, sizes and setup. No ticket numbers, no call centres – just friendly, expert help from the people who are printing your backdrop, with UK-wide delivery direct to your door. Whether it’s a wedding in Devon or a product launch in Manchester, you’ll deal with the same small team from first question to finished backdrop.
Photo Backdrop FAQs
What is a step-and-repeat backdrop?
It’s a backdrop printed with a repeating pattern of logos, names or monograms arranged in an alternating grid – the style you see behind red carpets and press walls. Every photograph taken in front of it carries the branding, which is why it’s a favourite at launches, award nights and weddings alike.
Can I use my own artwork?
Yes. Send us your artwork when you order and we’ll check it’s suitable for wide-format printing before production. If it needs adjusting, or if you’d rather we built the step-and-repeat layout for you, our in-house design team can help.
How is the backdrop finished?
Backdrops are finished with neatly secured edges so the printed panel hangs smooth and square on its frame, with a matte, fabric-like print surface that photographs evenly. We’ll confirm the exact finishing and stand arrangement for your space when you order.
Do you deliver across the UK?
Yes. Every backdrop is printed in our Tavistock workshop and delivered anywhere in the UK, so whether your event is local to Devon and Cornwall or across the country, your backdrop arrives ready for the big day.