Strobist has an excellent tutorial on how to make your own softbox from an ordinary cardboard box. I made one myself following Strobist’s instructions, though there was no available box lying around the house to use… until I found my buddy Samuel Adams near the fridge. He never lets me down!

So, I emptied the half-full case of Samuel Adams, cut open the sides and the top, taped on some tissue paper, and there you have it: a beautiful lookin’ softbox!

Now, all you need is some white posterboard to slide in and up the back of the box to put your object inside… then a household lamp to light it up. (see the Strobist tutorial for more details)

And there is my breakfast! Looking extra good because of the flattering light. Oh how lucky you are Mr. Breakfast Sandwich… ermm…

Well, I’ll probably be using this softbox a lot on my food blog Big Island Grinds when I can.