Why This Backdrop Is In So Many Famous Photos | Unknown Empires

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You can’t open a fashion or entertainment magazine without seeing Sarah Oliphant’s work. Her photo backdrops are the go-to for Gucci, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and especially, world-renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz. You'll find her work has been featured in some of the most iconic photos of all time, including photo shoots with Harry Styles, Margot Robbie, and Alicia Keys.
According to Sarah, the best photography backdrops are the ones you don’t even notice are there… but you can feel them. So, how does Sarah create some of the most coveted photography backdrops in the world? And what sets her work apart, giving her a place among the stars?

[@user-hm8kc7fo4f]

I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah awhile back and she is so down to earth. She truly loves what she does and you can see it through her work. She is the real deal! Its crazy the amount of things her studio has painted.

[@mahastiaz8959]

A standing ovation for her zest and virtuosity.

[@immichaelh]

Yup. This lady keeps my attention.

[@healthid]

Love my Oliphant backdrop! Probably one of my favorite photography purchases.

[@bala1000mina]

Very inspiring video! Sarah is a great artist! The Prada photograph at 6:26 has been shot by Steven Meisel!

[@TinaLeu]

Love my backdrops from Sarah Oliphant!! I can't wait to get my 3rd in the mail. Great video.

[@luann4540]

Is this as fascinating as I feel it is? Wow!

[@lucybanta7311]

Fascinating!

[@patriciapeterson623]

wow this is wonderful I never knew about this professional I LOVE IT, I must say she is very creative and talent

[@mindyschaper]

Very cool.

[@Bigjobrob]

I have a new mantra...

[@nash300z]

Well she's certainly humble about it... lol

[@blablablabla542]

What does she mean "it went out a billion times" as in a billion sales?

[@AgentOffice]

No just used a lot

[@WILMORENO]

you can rent her backdrops