Hand-Painted Photography Backdrops since 1978

HISTORY. ICONIC.

We are known for our hand-painted backdrops, trusted by some of the most influential photographers of our time.

For over 45 years, we’ve collaborated with photographers, designers, artists, stylists, architects, and interior designers to bring creative work to life.

Photography backdrop rentals at Oliphant Studios

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vanity Fair 2016 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Peter Lindberg - Set Design By: Piers Hammer

Donna Karan & DKNY Spring 2015 Campaign Custom Backdrop

Set Design By: Stefan Beckaman

MARC JACOBS FALL 2015 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Michael O'Neill

NYT Nov. 1993 Backdrops in Use: #924A & 924B

Photo By: Norman Jean Roy

Vogue Mexico July 2023 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Luigi & Iango

Vogue Germany April 2014 Backdrop In Use: #1223

Photo By: Vanessa Zican Feng

Harper's Bazaar Brasil Mar. 2021 Backdrop In Use:

Photo By: Patrick Demarchelier

Vogue February 2010 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vogue April 2024 Custom backdrop

Photo By: Craig McDean - Set Design By: Piers Hanmer

Vogue March 2012 Backdrop In Use: #2191

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vanity Fair Aug. 2017 Custom Backdrop

KELLY BEHUN X THE WHITELEY

The Whiteley London's First Show Apartment

Photo By: Victor Demarchelier

Harper's Bazaar Arabia Nov. 2023 Backdrop In Use: #326

Photo By: Norman Jean Roy

American Vogue Feb. 2013 Backdrop In Use: #956

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vanity Fair Mar. 2018, Custom backdrop

Photo By: Alexi Lubomirski - Set Design By: Jack Flanagan

Vogue Espana Jan. 2020 Backdrops In Use #859 and #441

Photo By: Quil Lemons

TIME Magazine Mar. 2021 Backdrop In Use: #145

Photo by: Annie Leibovitz

Vogue April 2016 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Ken Browar & Deborah Ory

Harper's Bazaar Feb. 2016 Backdrop In Use: #127

Photo By: Jingna Zhang

The Hollywood Reporter Mar. 16 2022 Backdrop In Use: #1466

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vanity Fair Mar. 2009 Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vogue May 2021, Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Steven Meisel

Lanvin Fall/Winter 2013 Campaign Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Tyler Mitchell

Met Gala 2025, Backdrop In Use #1113

Photo By: Emma Summerton - Set Design By: Vikki Rutush

Vogue Japan October 2014 Backdrop In Use: #689

Photo By: Norman Jean Roy

Vogue Mexico July 2023, Custom Backdrop

Photo by: BJ Pascual

CFDA Awards 2025, Backdrops In Use: #100 and #1068

Photo By: Bella Newman Set Deisgn By: Michael Younker

The WOW Magazine Sept. 2022, Backdrop In Use: #1301

Photo By: Mark Seliger

Vanity Fair Dec. 2014, Custom Backdrop

Photo By: Maxim Vakhovskiy

Oliphant Store Drop

Photo By: Pele Joez

Harper's Bazaar Vietnam Dec. 2022, Backdrop In Use: #372

Photo By: Annie Leibovitz

Vogue Aug. 2020, Backdrop In Use: #695

Photo by: Brian Doben

Town and Country March 2006, Backdrop In Use: #1253

Photo By: Felix Kunze

2016, Custom Backdrop

Photography backdrop rentals at Oliphant Studios

We are happy to offer a wide array of backdrops for sale. Whether you are just starting out your career as a portrait photographer, shooting as a hobby or want to add to your existing Oliphant Collection, we have a backdrop that will suit your needs perfectly.