{"id":5996,"date":"2017-09-08T10:14:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T02:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.printforfun.sg\/?p=5996"},"modified":"2022-03-08T18:54:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T10:54:28","slug":"diy-photo-light-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/blog\/diy-photo-light-box\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Photo Light Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:justify;\">Having trouble taking aesthetic photos because of light issues? Fret not! I am here to save the day with this new DIY tutorial- Photo Light Box. Recently, I have been seeing this amazing Foldable Photo Studio Box that many shops online have been selling and I&#8217;ve always wanted to get my hands on one. Here&#8217;s an example of how it looks like:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-6013 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/lightbox.jpg?resize=400%2C400\" alt=\"lightbox\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>But&#8230;. Having a tight budget means it&#8217;s a big no no from Simon so I&#8217;ve decided to try to do one on my own at 1\/8 of the price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All you need for this project is:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cardboard box<\/li>\n<li>Craft Tissue paper<\/li>\n<li>Pen Knife<\/li>\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n<li>White Construction \/ Mahjong Paper (at least 30% longer than the box length)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I got my supplies from Art Friend. You can also find them in any other craft\/book stores such as Popular.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6187\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1016-1-e1504670553218.jpg?resize=980%2C850\" alt=\"Art supplies\" width=\"980\" height=\"850\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Okay leggo.<\/p>\n<p>First, mark out <strong>1 inch (2.54cm)<\/strong> from the sides on<em><strong> 3 sides<\/strong><\/em> of the box. (Cut out the black area)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6192\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1025-11.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"cardboard\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Box should look like this after the sides are cut out.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6102\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1026-e1504663630283.jpg?resize=980%2C701\" alt=\"diy\" width=\"980\" height=\"701\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Next, cover the 3 openings with tissue paper. The tissue paper helps to soften the light that comes into the box, giving it a smoother finish to the photos.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6121\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1041.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"tissue paper\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6124\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1052.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"craft\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6125\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1056.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"IMG_1056\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Box should look something like this after all 3 sides are covered.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6127\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1057.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"IMG_1057\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6131\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1061.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"IMG_1061\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Cut white paper into the same measurements as the <strong>width<\/strong> of the box.&nbsp;Place paper in the box such that it curves.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6170\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1074.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"craft supplies\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6147\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/11.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"11\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6151\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1081.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"IMG_1081\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6152\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1082.jpg?resize=980%2C653\" alt=\"Photo Light Box\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Now it&#8217;s ready! Simple as that! Place box near light source for studio-like pictures.<\/div>\n<div>Alternatively, you can get artificial light source such as LED light strips to brighten up the box when needed like what I did here.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6162\" src=\"https:\/\/printforfunsg.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/09\/img_1106-e1504665318716.jpg?resize=980%2C699\" alt=\"IMG_1106\" width=\"980\" height=\"699\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>You can also switch between different background colors whenever you want, you don&#8217;t have to stick to white!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Here is an example of the difference in photos:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;Another one:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Easy as that! Brighten up photos with editing apps and be on your way to show off your photo taking skills to your followers. Also, don&#8217;t forget to print with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/\">us<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Till next time!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having trouble taking aesthetic photos because of light issues? Fret not! I am here to save the day with this new DIY tutorial- Photo Light Box. 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