Killer lighting is the key to great photos. If you've ever thought about throwing down some cash for a lightbox, let's say, to get some awesome shots of your handmade goods for your Etsy shop, then I just might be able to help save you some dough. I stumbled upon an awesome Canon forum where a smart and crafty user shared his own DIY Lightbox design that allows him to take some pretty sweet-looking shots.
I was really excited when I saw it since I know how much good lightboxes can go for. . . . plus you can get this done in three simple steps without breaking the bank. To see how, just .
All you need to complete this project is a cardboard box, some easel paper, and two light sources!
- With your box on one side, cut out the middle of the left and right side, leaving a two-inch frame around the cuts.
- Tape a piece of easel paper to the outside of the box, covering the cutouts.
- Tape a third piece of easel paper to the inside rear of the box, leaving plenty of excess paper at the bottom.
- Place a light on either side of the box, and you're set to go!
Did this work for you? Test it out and let us know!
Missoni
By Malene Birger
RED Valentino
Making your own actually does work. I'm not a professional photographer but I had to take some photos of marble vases for a client's brochure and it was supposed to look like a professional took them.
I ended up building something like that only a bit larger scale and setup lighting. To get rid of the flash glare, I decided to hang up some cheap white bed sheets to filter the light since it was larger scale and paper wouldn't be an option.
1Killer!
I'm so thrilled with this How-to. I'm excited to give it a try.
2I've done this before. I used cheap white sheets on the sides, but used paper for the inside, like this one. I got spoiled using the photo studio at school, but this works pretty well at home and produces good results.
3I really want to try this trick! I'm so happy I read this.
4Great tip geek! My sister is going to love this
5Ha! They taught us how to do this back in design school. I remember mine didn't turn out too good. This one looks better
6i haven't dont this before but think i'd like to try it this weekend! thanks for letting us know about this.
7This totally works. I did something very similar from a Strobist tutorial a while back.
8I'm definitely going to try this!!!! great tip!
9Nice. Looks pretty easy, I'll give it a try.
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