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How to Create an Inexpensive Photography Lightbox

Creating your own photography lightbox on the cheap is a great DIY project that just about anyone can master. Lightboxes can help you shoot better videos and take higher quality still photographs, and anyone with a little bit of time and basic materials can make one. Here's how:

  • Gather your materials. You'll need a cardboard box, scissors, a ruler, masking tape, white tissue paper or wrapping paper, glue, and a light source (like a desk lamp or flashlight).
  • Cut a large opening in the box. Measure out the size you'll need, then use your ruler and scissors to make the cut. To make the cut more solid, you can reinforce it with some masking tape.
  • Cover the inside of the box with the white wrapping paper or tissue paper. Secure it with glue to make sure it won't come off during use.
  • Mount your light source. There are many ways to do this depending on the kind of light source you're using. With a flashlight, for instance, you can use masking tape to secure it to the inside walls of the box.
  • Your lightbox is now ready to use. Try different positions for the light source to see what works best for what you're shooting. You can also experiment with different sizes and heights of the box, and the kind of light source you're using.

You now know how to make your own photography lightbox quickly and easily. This simple project doesn't require a lot of supplies or effort, and it can help you take better photographs in no time.

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