JJCandlesCrafts Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 While my photographer buddy was in town, I was asking him about professional light boxes for taking product shots and prices, etc. He found some DIY site awhile back and decided he would make me one. About $10 later we had: A big cardboard box, some tape, some thin white kitchen garbage bags, and some colored poster board. I used a flood light I had sitting around on the second batch, but the first batch of pics were just taken outside in the sunlight, with my phone's camera! Considering we were just screwing around, i think these came out AWESOME! (Yes, I know I know. Wicks, bottoms, blah... Was literally "Grab something before the sun goes down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJCandlesCrafts Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Set 2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Very cool...have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 wow... he obviously knows his stuff.. what fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 They look nice and sharp. Have you tried a matte white background with the same products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Very neat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJCandlesCrafts Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 They look nice and sharp. Have you tried a matte white background with the same products?Not except the very first pic. For some reason I really love the contrast with the black, though I need to try the white a little more in a controlled environment instead of outside. Maybe because I'm color blind?? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think if you try matte white with the light box, you will be able to see the details of your products better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfly Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Those look great!!! I really like the black a lot. My light box is lightly frosted/clear tote, we need sturdy things round here Then I throw my white background over it when I need more difused light. I use white poster board for the back, and your right I wouldn't want to do white outside, it can be tricky. But get 3-4 flood lights, one on top, both sides and front (unless you have a good flash). I do photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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