Originally posted by travelswsage
From1980's use of backgrounds is a really good one. Another way to do this is using fabric -- I have a couple of large different camo colored fabrics that I hang over the fences around my garden to hide the fences and cluttered backgrounds.
I have used fabric in some situations also. Some additional good points: They can be folded up very compact and also draped over or pinned onto branches and foliage so they do not need to be held. I find they will blow around at times though and I still like a hard card much of the time because I can cover 1 side in foil or white as a reflector.
Having said that, I was using the idea decades ago and now the compact folding reflectors are easy to get and use. Maybe this old idea is past its prime - like me lots of days.