Though I had an idea for the DIY photo booth backdrop a long time ago, it took awhile for me and my fiance to get around to constructing it. We decided we wanted a backdrop with a sheer white curtain and bright string lights. We settled on the string lights because of their warm vibe. Plus, we thought they tied in nicely with our loosely light-themed wedding.
The first thing we did was find a construction that we agreed on. Most backdrops use a PVC frame with feet, but my fiance was worried about the stability and durability. So, I kept searching and eventually found this tutorial from Project Wedding. When I sent it to him, he deemed it the best plan he’d seen, and we set to work re-creating it.
Materials:

Two PVC pipes in your desired height (I think ours are 10 feet) Two 90-degree side outlet elbow
Two rubber cane feet
Curtain rod (we got an adjustable one from IKEA)
Sheer curtains or curtains of your choice (we also got these at IKEA for like $2.50/curtain panel)
String lights
Safety pins
Electrical tape

Step 1
To start constructing this DIY backdrop, measure how thick your elbow is compared to your curtain rod, and add electrical tape around the end of the rod until you have a tight fit. For most people, it will be easier to put a little bit of tape on at a time, testing the fit every so often until it’s snug, but measurements can give you a good base to start with. Don’t attach the rod to the elbow yet, however.

Step 2
Add your rubber cane fe...