Anyone who has done a photo shoot, even on a small scale, knows it's a lot of work. It can hours to set up, get the right shots, the right lighting, angles, etc. Then, after downloading the pics into your PC, you have to touch up and crop the images. Then, choose which ones showcase your work the best. This can be an all day event. I'm exhausted and frustrated by the end of it.
To help make this process easier, I bought a large size EZCube. It works great but really needs to have a permanent place for it to stay up at all times. At least the size I bought. Although it folds up so it can be stored away, it's a hassle trying to fold it back down.
That's why I decided to make my own photo tent. I can find the size box that actually works best for my work, make my own customized backgrounds,
Materials:
Carboard box
Pen
Razor or scissors
White muslin or broadcloth with a tight weave
Duct tape because it is stickier than other tape
Step 1: Pick out the size box you want.
Step 2: Draw a 2.5" or 3" border around the top of the box and all four sides of the box. Then, cut out. Leave the bottom of the box in tact.
Iron fabric to get all wrinkles and creases out. Use spray starch, if necessary.
Duct tape each piece over section. Try to pull fabric taut.
Tip: After I ironed each piece, I attached the tape across one edge of the cloth while it was still on the ironing board. Then, I attached the tape on the opposite side. I gently picked it up and placed it over the cut out. This was much easier than placing the fabric over the box and trying to tape it. The fabric kept falling into the holes.
Or, you can take a small piece of tape and tape each of the corners on first. Once attached, you can then tape all of the edges down.
Step 4:
Tips: Recyle a box you received from a delivery. Or, you can ask stores and supermarkets if they have a large box that they are throwing away. They receive deliveries all of the time. Most of them will give them to you. Or, if need be, you can buy a box from Uhaul or Staples. Uhaul has the larger sized boxes I personally needed.
Step 2: Draw a 2.5" or 3" border around the top of the box and all four sides of the box. Then, cut out. Leave the bottom of the box in tact.
Step 3: Cut white fabric into four sections (top and three sides) so it fits over the cut outs above. Remember to cut the fabric larger than the holes, themselves. You will be taping it onto the box to cover each section later on.
Iron fabric to get all wrinkles and creases out. Use spray starch, if necessary.
Duct tape each piece over section. Try to pull fabric taut.
Tip: After I ironed each piece, I attached the tape across one edge of the cloth while it was still on the ironing board. Then, I attached the tape on the opposite side. I gently picked it up and placed it over the cut out. This was much easier than placing the fabric over the box and trying to tape it. The fabric kept falling into the holes.
Or, you can take a small piece of tape and tape each of the corners on first. Once attached, you can then tape all of the edges down.
Step 4:
