Take Better Product Photos: Make Your Own Lightbox
Just because you can’t afford to pay a professional to take your product photos doesn’t mean they have to look horrible. Constructing your own lightbox is inexpensive and easy to do and will dramatically improve the quality of your photos.
I’ve used several lightboxes, with costs ranging from the homemade to the expensive and have had VERY similar results. The lightbox I use at home works every bit as well as the expensive one I used at the office. It cost me only $20 to make and it’s been in use for several years now with little wear and tear. Here’s a tutorial to help you make your own:
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Laurel’s Soap Making Blog » Blog Archive » Make Your Own Lightbox Says:
[...] Original post by Marr Williams [...]
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Regina Says:
Boy can I use this tip!! Thanks Mar!
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Marr Williams Says:
I hope it helps Regina. If you make one - send a pic -I’ll post about it!
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Diana Says:
Thanks Marr for this tip. I will definitely use this for my next photos of my soap.
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Lane Says:
Wonderful post! This is going to be the FIRST thing I do in the morning!! Thanks for the link!!!!
Posted on June 28th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Marr Williams Says:
Let me know how it turns out guys!
Posted on June 28th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Lane Says:
Got the box built and I am testing different light sources and bulb set ups.
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35594#35594
Posted on June 29th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Marr Williams Says:
Thanks for posting Lane! For those of you that are having problems with lighting -and it will vary between camera and lens types - there are a few additional tips in this tutorial found here:
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/
Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 7:39 am
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Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 7:15 pm