Homemade Lightbox

Yesterday morning I woke up with a goal in mind; make a lightbox I had been wanting to do this for some time but only found the gumption to do it yesterday. I took an old box and cut out the sides and the flaps of leaving the bottom of the box intact. I used the width of the ruler to determine the spacing between the hole and the edge of the box. The holes I covered with cardstock but I would imagine most any type of paper would work as long as your lightsource can penetrate it.

My lightsources included a table lamp on it's side and a flashlight, seen in the picture. I had no way to provide a lightsource at top but this didn't really matter. Later should I want to eliminate any shadows I will find a way to light the box from the top.

Mushrooms (1)

The whole point of making the lightbox was to photograph these little mushrooms I found. I think the lighbox worked great and I was soon sticking anything and everything I could find inside.

'Bells'

'Buddha Earrings'

'Octopus Earrings'

The only problem I have with the lightbox is the cat. I used his box to make it and I think he wants it back. No matter, I'm looking to making a more permenant and sound structure. Next time I delve into the lightbox I'm going to work with more complex lighting and even colors and shades.