If you are an artist, an online seller, or someone who just wants to show off a crazy collection of vintage jewelry or bonsai plants, then the DIY lightbox/mini studio is a great way to take first-class photos at home.
The secret to taking good photos is lighting-you don't need to be a professional to take correct photos. Whether you have an Etsy store or just want to upgrade your Instagram game, lightbox is the key. But you don't have to spend a lot of money on equipment-all you really need is a cardboard box and a smartphone for DIY mini studio to hone your modeling and photography skills!
Use scissors to cut off all 4 bottom covers of the box. Remove the 2 top covers on opposite sides, one of which has side panels.
Use a utility knife to cut a square from the leftover material, the width of which is the same as the width of the side of the box, but 20-30 mm shorter.
Lay the cut box flat, and then use a utility knife to cut the windows on two opposite sides. There are 20 mm borders around and the flaps on the top are still attached.
The 2 top flaps now located at the bottom of the light box fold to the sides to provide stability and open the floor for different backgrounds.
Cut 2 pieces of tracing paper to fit the window of the box, leaving an extra 5-10 mm around them, and then stick them inside the box with double-sided tape. This paper will diffuse the incoming light. The cardboard square in step 2 can be used as a universal base for a piece of wood, fabric, or the like.
Cut the white cardboard to cover the back and floor of the light box, infinite wall style, and fix it with nails. It is very suitable for a single object, because there is no connection, you can focus on the project you are shooting. Add decorative items to the light box, and if necessary, use balsa dowels through the top to hang items such as leaves. Add lighting, set up your phone and tripod, and start shooting!
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