Photo Light Box

Improve Your Still Life Photography with a Light Box

Also known as portable photo studios, light cubes, and photo light tents, light boxes help to create a professional finish when photographing products or small objects. After many years of being used by professional photographers, light boxes are now increasingly being used by hobbyists, bloggers, and social influencers to take photographs of everything from food to craftwork. On eBay, you will find a wide variety of both new and used light boxes, at a wide range of prices.

What are the benefits of using a light box in photography?

The main benefit of using a photo light box is that it helps to create an uncluttered, distraction-free image. By providing a clean background as well as diffusing light, the light box allows the attention of the viewer to be drawn straight to the product, rather than being distracted by background mess, shadows or uneven lighting.

What types of photo light box are available?

Light boxes are available in many sizes and in several different materials. On eBay, you will find a vast assortment of light boxes and light box kits. These include:

• Tent-style light boxes: Made from cloth, these light boxes are used with external lighting which is manually positioned around the outside by the photographer.
• Light boxes with built-in lighting: Kits are available with either LED or fluorescent lighting.
• Light boxes with advanced features: Dimmers, gel filters, and light diffusers may all be available.
• Flexibility: Light boxes with changeable backgrounds can be a boon to multi-product shooting.
• Functionality: Light boxes with various door arrangements allow products to be shot from a wide range of angles.

What factors should be considered before buying a light box?

To get professional results from a light box, it is important to put some thought into exactly what it will be used for. Some things to consider are:

• The size of light box that is required: Consider not only what you are going to be photographing, but also the size of any props that may be used.
• The type of photographs that the light box will be used to take: If multiple angles will be required, consider a light box with multiple doors.
• Accessories: If the lightbox comes with additional equipment such as lights or a tripod.
• Where the light box will be used: Will it only be used in one place, or do you need a kit that will be highly portable?