The Photo Light Box

Finally...

Picked up the daylight bulbs and now the pictures are much better. Now if I can figure out how to keep my reflection out of the picture, I'll be all set.

I used an old cardboard box 15" x 15" x 12" tall.  I lined the inside with tissue paper.  I later added a piece of white poster board that I curved and slipped in. That eliminated the seam that sometimes showed on the bottom back of the box. 

I cut two little holes on either side for the lights. I have a swing arm lamp on a stand on one side,

and an inexpensive clip on lamp on the other.  I already had both lamps.

The hole is about the size of the lamp openings but they can be bigger.

The front of the box.  As you can see I didn't go for appearance over function...

The new pictures of my ornaments are much better. I'm going to play a bit more with flash vs no flash, and other things, but for now I'm quite happy. (click on picture to enlarge)

 

I still have four wonderful commentors to visit.  See you later...

Hard at Work

I've been working hard painting and assembling ornaments for my Etsy shop. I have also constructed a wonderful little light box to help take some decent photos.  I have to run to Costco but when I get back, I promise (double pinky swear!), to put up some pictures of the light box.  I'm going to pick up some different light bulbs because the nighttime photos taken in the light box have a yellow tinge. I'm thinking the Reveal light bulbs may be better.  Any photo experts out there to help with that question?

These first two pictures were my test photos in the light box (no flash used.)  I didn't do any touching up or adjustments - that's why the seams of the paper show.  I may replace the tissue paper with white poster board, too.

This next test photo was taken at night. Notice how yellow it is?

This one was also during the day:

 Off to Costco, Hancock Fabric, and few other errands.  I'll also be visiting the last four lovely ladies that left comments.  Check out my visiting post  - I had great fun while at the same time deciding that I had the ugliest house in the world!  I'm better today...

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Update: A quick Google on lighting produced this:

6.) Lights ‘ You will need to light this box and this could be the most expensive part of the box unless you already have the lights. In my opinion lighting is the most important part of this box. Without it you will not get the picture you desire. I went to my local hardware store and picked up some “Daylight” Bulbs. Using regular light bulbs will cast a yellow light and should be avoided. source

That's the second article that recommended "daylight" bulbs. Well, ok then - guess that's what I'll get...