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dude, this baby is so cool! For being my first prototype I have a few improvements I want to address in the next DIY softbox, but this is a very good construction that goes flat for travel and transport.
If you are interested in the directions I used, see here
I changed up a few things because I couldnt find some materials.
I used 12 gauge wire from Joann's or Micheals (or your local craft store) which was a better and easy wire to use. It set me back about 4 dollars but I messed up my wire hanger and didnt have another one lying around.
I also made the diffusion part cutting out a 1/2" frame of coroplast that fit the edge of softbox and spray glued a white piece of shower curtain I bought from the dollar store. I also covered part of the edges of the softbox with soft side velcro to help with the side spill of light - guess it didnt work out - I'll have to address this with the next soft box. Plus the sign guy I bought the corrugated plastic from didnt have black, but he said he could order it for me when I needed it. For being so cheap for such a large size (ten dollars for half a sheet, which is at least 5'x5') I can make at least 4 more of these. Its a great size. Mine is 10"x10" of light.
I took some sample photos of it in use (See below), and cant wait to use it Saturday on my model shoot :)
PS. Kerry says I need to start a blog of all the photography stuff I make and talk about. All I do is ramble on and on about what I learn and what I do. I think hes getting tired of me talking about it lol
What do you guys think?
Project 365 Year 2: Day 44
Thursday, June 23, 2011
DIY Speedlight Softbox | Day 44/365
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ghostbusters | Day 41/365
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I have no idea what day it is in my 365Y2. I'm sure Im way behind because I always seem to find myself without either A) my camera (shame on me!) or B) my card reader (again, shame on me!)
I owe you guys a few more photos and to figure out if I am still in order. Life has been either very slow (more sleep!) or very fast (a few back to back shoots). I cant wait until it gets a bit more steady.
I'm still looking for work, but a lot of my friends (including some of you) have suggested I build up my photography business, so until I find a pretty interesting career - I'll be Zee Anna Photography!
It would be great help if you all at least became a fan so we can keep in touch since Ive been on and off flickr lately - and if you have a fan page - by all means LET ME KNOW so I can go become a fan too!!
I have been jamming out to the ghostbusters theme song and changing all the words to suit my creative flow while editing photos - it is awesome and yes I am weird.
Im hoping to stay in contact with you all as soon as I can steady up my life and realize that I am not a college student anymore :)
Project 365 Year 2: Day 41
Back to the normally like to shoot: Simple & FGR: minimalistic
Sunday, June 19, 2011
voyeuristic
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that is exactly how I described this idea to Alyssa and Myles this evening. We had a safe engagement session around sunset, it was super cute - then we got really creative.
We thought it was going to rain so we took all the "safe" photos first and planned on playing in the rain, but it never hit!
Then we all went out for dinner and drinks and I kept seeing all these awesome photos in my head as we were walking around. What great sports! Together, we totally got some sweet shots.
I am SO EXCITED for their wedding next month. They are awesome and Im hoping to be their neighbor come August!!!
More to come :)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Lips | Day 33/365
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It's out of order, but I'm making up my lost 365 days.
dude, I have serious lips. that is insane!!
Project 365 Year 2: Day 33
