ArtMetal

Hi Brad,
What I'm using as a backgdrop for alot of my images are actually (what they call in the printing industry, parent sheets) 22" x 30" sheets of 100lb gloss cover paper. Not to cheap but worth being able to have a fresh sheet when you need it. They work well, as they are very large sheets, they are cover stock, so very heavy weight. Allowing you to make a very nice consistent cove shape for the background (just taping it to to the table on the bottom and the wall at the top while butting into the corner against the wall and a table). Also the paper is coated (glossy) only on one side. So the reverse side is actually more of a flat matte finish. Giving you choices. A reflective surface or not.

The lights are solux halogen bulbs on goose neck fixtures on a sweet little track lighting fixture.

Hope this is what you were asking about...

Aaron

http://www.aaronwilloughby.com