What is the best height for a backdrop?

Think about who will be in front of the backdrop. For a photo booth, guests stand, so the backdrop should be at least 8 feet tall to cover the full body and a bit of headroom. If you have a step and repeat style, 8 feet is standard. For a ceremony backdrop behind a couple, 8 feet frames them well without overwhelming the space. If the backdrop is behind a head table where people sit, 6 to 7 feet is enough, because seated guests are shorter. For a standing sweetheart table, go back to 8 feet. Also consider the width of the room and the ceiling height. In a marquee with a low ceiling, a 9-foot backdrop may look cramped, so measure the space first. If you are using a backdrop stand, check the maximum height it supports, as many go to 8 or 10 feet. For outdoor weddings, wind can catch tall fabric, so a shorter backdrop or weighted base helps. Finally, think about the camera angle. If the photographer shoots from a low angle, a taller backdrop prevents the top edge from showing. A good rule is to make the backdrop taller than the tallest person who will stand in front of it, plus a foot of margin.