Ok, so I keep hearing about light boxes for taking better pictures. I looked them up and saw that they could be made fairly simply rather than buying one. Mine is fairly crude, but it works for me! I added some pictures for comparison as well. I used and old box and taped it back together. Then measured (fiance measured for me!) some squares to cut out on three sides of the box. Then I cut out the squares. I used an old white t-shirt to cover those squares. I also draped some of the left over t-shirt as a back drop.
And of course we couldn't start cutting until the kitties had their chance to be in the box! Like I said...pretty crude, but it works. I use the super macro mode on the camera. Here are the comparison shots.
These are with out the box
These are in the box. I can definitely tell a difference! Have any of you made your own light box?
I'm too lazy for all that! Plus my cats would never leave a box alone-i just use sunshine. But these are much better than previous ones you had on! So very cool that you made your own!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it before. The pictures look great. The cats are lovely and they love to play with boxes
ReplyDeleteI've tried twice and failed both times so well done you!
ReplyDelete@ Fingers, Beautyshades, and Laura.....Thanks! Hopefully now the quality of my pics will be a little better!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post! I purchased a light box from amazon but I hated it. I don't use it!
ReplyDeleteLove your furry helpers! I made my lightbox using a plastic box, white fabric, and two folding lamps. When I'm not using it, I fold up the lamps and put them inside the box and put the lid on.
ReplyDeleteI made my own light box when I was making jewelry. Now I use it to take photos of makeup swatches and nail polish. The quality in pictures is like night and day! Mine is a little different than yours but it's the same principle.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried setting your white balance before taking photos? HUGE difference. It took me forever to discover it so I like to pass it on!
@Jennifer Williams....Thanks!!! I will look into that!! I appreciate any help I can get!
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