Make your own portable light box for your photo shoots.
A portable light box is necessary for a product photo shoot. It eliminates the need for a flash that will wash out the product. With proper lightly, you can take quality product photos. You can make your own light box to cut down on your photography expenses. This homemade light box can be easily assembled and will be sturdy enough for you to use on multiple photo shoots. You can cover the light box with your logo for a more professional look.
Instructions
1. Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on the inside of the box lid.
2. Center the glass using the lines your drew. Trace around the glass.
3. Measure a rectangle inside of the outline of the glass. Make each side 1/2 inch. Cut the rectangle out with the X-Acto knife.
4. Cut the paper the same size as the glass. Tape the paper to the glass.
5. Center the lid inside of the box lid again, paper side up. Tape the glass down.
6. Flip the lid over. Use clear tape around the edges of the rectangle cutout.
7. Place the styrofoam inside the bottom of the shirt box and tape down with duct tape. This will keep the box firm and the glass from moving.
8. Tape the box together.
9. Place the top lid over the bottom. Cut a hole in the side of the box; make sure you go through both pieces of cardboard. The fluorescent light must fit through the hole.
10. Position the light inside of the box.
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