If you’ve ever wanted to take professional looking photos for your eBay listings, look no further. Today, I will show you how to make a simple macro photo studio using common household items. You will need the following supplies:
- Empty Corona 24-pack box (or any cardboard box)
- Paper towels (I used Bounty quilted)
- Printer paper (8.5″ x 11″)
- Duct tape
- Scissors and/or razor blade
- Reading lamp (Mine has a 60W bulb)
- Camera
Step 1: Start by cutting out the top, sides, and bottom of the box, leaving the back intact. The Corona box will be the enclosure to your macro photo studio.
Step 2: Cover up the top and side compartments with paper towels. Use duct tape to hold them in place with the box. Leave the bottom completely open.
Step 3:
Tape two sheets of printer paper together and attach them to the back-top of the box so that they drape down.
You are now ready to start taking professional quality photos. Take your reading lamp and position the light to the side of the box. The paper towels will diffuse the light to create soft, beautiful shadows on whatever you’re photographing.
Sample photos
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