How to make a DIY
Light Reflector
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This homemade light reflector can be used with digital OR film cameras. Its uses include mostly product, indoor and outdoor photography.
Here we go!
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This reflector can range in different sizes depending on your preference and how you will use it.
For the sake of time and resources we have created a small (8x5.5 inch) reflector.
You will need some cardboard, a box cutter (or scissors), aluminum foil (larger then the size of the cardboard), and any kind of adhesive tape.
Step 1: Take the cardboard and cut it to the preferable size. TAKE NOTE: this will be the size of your reflector.
REMEMBER:
You want the more reflective side of the tin foil facing AWAY from the cardboard. This will allow your reflector to catch more light.
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Step 3: As you fold over the tin foil, you want to tape it down to the card board to make sure it stays in place.
Continue folding and taping until the cardboard is completely covered.
This reflector can range in different sizes depending on your preference and how you will use it.
For the sake of time and resources we have created a small (8x5.5 inch) reflector.
Materials:
Step 1: Take the cardboard and cut it to the preferable size. TAKE NOTE: this will be the size of your reflector.
Step 2: Line up the cardboard and the tin foil so that the cardboard is completely covered on one side. Begin to fold the tin foil over the cardboard (pictured below).
REMEMBER:
You want the more reflective side of the tin foil facing AWAY from the cardboard. This will allow your reflector to catch more light.
TO USE UP SOME EXTRA SPACE...
*A.R. SMALL PLUG*
COME BACK EVERY SUNDAY FOR A NEW ARTICLE INCLUDING INTERVIEWS, D.I.Y. PROJECTS, AND EQUIPMENT ARTICLES!
Step 3: As you fold over the tin foil, you want to tape it down to the card board to make sure it stays in place.
Continue folding and taping until the cardboard is completely covered.
Step 4: ALL DONE!
Use this reflector to do product photography or even model photography if you make it big enough!
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Photos by Jacob Stordahl
Article written by Jacob Stordahl
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