DIY light tent

How to Build a DIY Light Tent for Product Photography Under $10

Feb 27, 2026 Darlene Lleno

A DIY light tent for product photography costs under $10 using a cardboard box, white tissue paper, and two desk lamps. This guide covers two builds: a basic box version ready in under an hour, and a collapsible PVC frame version that stores flat, plus the lighting placement and camera settings that produce clean, shadow-free product shots.