Shooting small items means that you don’t have to take up a large area of your home with voluminous backdrops and multiple lights. Source interesting backgrounds for minimal or no extra cost. Sheets of A3 paper and card from your local art shop will allow you to choose either a complementary or contrasting colour, depending on whether you want to create a peaceful or punchy result. Consider using a single sheet of paper formed into an ‘infinity curve’ – arcing from the background under the subject towards the camera – to create a seamless look.