About us

Vlada Cozlova has been painting distinctive pieces for years. Since joining world renowned photographer Lola Melani's team she has had the opportunity to learn and understand the different lighting techniques and the crucial role it plays when photographing with a backdrop. Constantly inspired by the world around her, she incorporates inspirations from her every day surroundings and her skillful painting abilities to create stunning one of a kind hand painted works of art.

The combination of her invaluable lighting knowledge coupled with her talented artistry is what sets Vlada's backdrops aside from all others.

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Why Clients Choose Vladabackdrops

Every photographer struggles with the same challenges: flat printed backdrops that look fake on camera, lack of originality, or limited sizes that don’t fit studio needs. At Vladabackdrops, we solve these problems by creating hand-painted canvases with depth, texture, and character — each one unique and built to last.

  • Handcrafted by Artists
    Handcrafted with durable cotton, primer, and acrylic paint, our backdrops are built to last and made for generations to enjoy.
  • Texture & Color
    Every backdrop reflects your style and vision, inspired by nature, patterns, and fabrics, creating a unique piece of art.
  • Custom Sizes Available
    Choose standard or custom sizes. Each backdrop is measured and crafted with care to perfectly fit your creative vision.
  • Ready to Shipping
    Clients approve studio-lit images before shipping. Once approved and paid, we ship worldwide. Free domestic ground shipping within U.S.

Made with love and experience

More information about Backdrops

Quality & Durability

Each Vlada Backdrop is handcrafted on premium artist-grade canvas, chosen for its durability, smooth weave, and perfect balance between flexibility and strength. The surface is primed and prepared to ensure even texture and lasting color depth.

I use high-quality professional acrylic paints that are rich in pigment and lightfast, meaning the tones remain vibrant and true over time. Every layer is applied by hand to build subtle depth, texture, and dimension, creating a painterly surface that photographs beautifully under natural or studio light.

The result is a backdrop that’s not only visually stunning but also strong, reusable, and made to withstand the demands of professional photography studios.

Layered Depth & Texture

Every Vlada Backdrop is created through a multi-layer painting process, where numerous translucent and opaque layers are built up over time. This technique gives the surface a natural sense of depth and dimension that interacts beautifully with light.

The layered texture subtly catches highlights and shadows, adding a three-dimensional quality to your photos. This effect helps subjects stand out from the background while maintaining a soft, artistic atmosphere — perfect for portrait, fashion, and fine-art photography.

Double-Sided Design

Many Vlada Backdrops are double-sided, featuring two unique hand-painted designs on one canvas. Each side is created with the same attention to texture, tone, and artistic detail, offering twice the creative possibilities.

The dual design not only saves space but also provides photographers and artists with instant versatility — whether you’re switching between moods, color palettes, or lighting setups.