Specialties
We produce hand painted muslin backdrops ranging in sizes from 4' x 4' to 40' x 60'. We customize textures, scenics, vinyl prints, and backlit translites. From magazine editorials, celebrity portraiture, tv commercials and fashion lookbooks, our backdrops are widely used across many different creative industries. Our private LA studio is available to rent for full day shoots.
History
Established in 1989.
Schmidli Backdrops is committed to creating inspiring backdrops. With over 2,000 pieces ranging from 4' x 4' to 40' x 60' at locations worldwide, we are able to provide backdrops for all of our clients' needs.
Our backdrops are featured in fashion photography, celebrity portraits, music videos, films, editorials, and at red carpet events.
Meet the Business Owner: Marco S.
Swiss-born Marco Schmidli studied photography and fine art in Switzerland and Rome. He worked as a fashion photographer and painter in Zurich. It wasn't until 1989 when he decided to move to California where he created an empire, Schmidli Backdrops. With work featured in Vogue, Flaunt, Harper's Bazaar, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Balenciaga and many other international fashion brands and publications, Schmidli remains in high demand in the industry. Marco's work is known for its sensitive surfaces and subtle textures. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color with an aesthetic that speaks cross culturally.