How to Build a Backlit Light Box

For a photographer, illustrator or painter, a light box is an essential and expensive tool. While a homemade unit won't give you the color accuracy necessary for magazine editing, building your own simple light box will save some cash that you can put to use on film, ink or paint. Instructions Building your Light Box 1 Find a light source that suits your needs. A battery-powered, domed safety light is perfect for smaller light boxes. For larger,...

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How to Get Started in Photography at a Young Age

Most of us enjoy taking pictures. They're bookmarks of our lives, and give us something to laugh at at family reunions. But a percentage of people enjoy the artistic quality of photography, and like to express that through the images they capture. Anyone can do it, but for young kids and teens, there are some steps you can take if you want to turn photography into a career. Instructions 1 Buy a camera, but don't spend a lot of money on...

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How to Make Pics With Flashing Lights

Flashing lights can add an artistic effect to any surrounding, whether viewed outside or inside a building. Pictures of flashing lights can be taken inside of a home using a basic set and flashing strobe lights. Objects or people can be placed in the set, then captured with a digital or film camera as they interact with the flashing lights. Instructions 1 Decorate the location that will be used for the photo shoot. Hang backdrops and clear...

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