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<\/figure><\/div>By taking photos inside a box that diffuses natural light from all sides, you can remove shadows. You can also give a white, magazine-like look to your photos, like this (this photo was created in the DIY box): <\/p>
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<\/figure><\/div>I was also searching for comparison videos, blogs or articles where photographers would compare the cheaper DIY box to a more professional and, yes, more expensive product. <\/p>
Honestly, I could not find one, so I decided to take this opportunity to show you: is it really worth the money to buy a box from Amazon, or can you create the same quality photos for your products at home? <\/p>
I had the opportunity to borrow a photobox purchased on Amazon from the founder of Go Eco Love, therefore I was able to use both boxes at home to compare the differences between them.<\/p>
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<\/figure><\/div>By looking at the photos, I think both boxes do the job quite well with a minimal difference. Taking pictures with different camera settings, or even using flash had a bigger impact on the quality than the box itself. Hence why I would recommend the DIY version 100%! <\/p>
Pros <\/strong>against the Amazon one is that you can fold it<\/strong>, so therefore it is easier to store this box at home, especially in a small apartment like mine! It also has an additional LED lighting <\/strong>as an extra, however using flash with the DIY can compensate for this easily. <\/p> Cons <\/strong>on the other hand is of course its price and if you definitely want to use the LED, you have to use a cable to connect it to your computer. If you don’t have too much space like me, it could be problematic. <\/a><\/p> Pros <\/strong>for the DIY box are: you can carry it around the house or flat without a cable; it is also cheaper, and you can always create a new one if it gets damaged – and recycle the damaged one! <\/p> Cons: <\/strong>it does not have an additional light (unless you attach one yourself, but that is an additional cost to consider), and it is harder to store in a small flat. <\/p> The conclusion for me was this: there are all sorts of uses of the lightbox in photography, so consider building a light box if you want professional-looking results on a budget. Remember that the most important thing is the end product and not the tools you used to get it right!<\/p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Photography: Have you ever wondered how people get those beautiful finishes on their photos of their products? In this article I will share my experience with you on using two cheap alternatives that you can use in the comfort of your own home. Me and photography go a long way back, however product photography was …<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/T8C3qL0xB-6kwW1e4vfaR30T1_UpaJacPrRH_anyet0zteStAGFJ8eof-fXxlRhw5twJG7bu1zcQduVqPxb7H46COLrD8xmUQlVnIWTD89zOjwf0BQveqmYzp4KjGceXGiuK8ECw\")