Advice for taking "shadow box " pics

[Marie5656]

I have a really great box at home, and would like to take some "pics in a box" of Trixie. Can those of you who have done the pics give me any feedback and advice about getting her in the box, and having her stay long enough for a picture? I do have a table in he playroom that is just he right height for the box, and there is room for her to jump in and out onto the table. I love all the pictures you have done, and would like some nice ones of Trixie, and add the best to our Christmas card this year,

Thanks.

 

[alli713]

First get some good lights. I suggest daylight bulbs to give the most natural appearance. You'll probably need about 3 of them pointed at the box.

Then just give her a bunch of things to do. I've done Christmas cards in the past and put MuShu inside something Christmas related and gave her small pieces of shredded wheat. That way the shreddie isn't as noticeable in the picture but she has to sit still to eat it.

 

[Marie5656]

Great, alli, thanks. The room I plan to do it in has good lighting. I will post the results here. Will probably be this weekend or next. Have to go get some fabric to line the box, thought I had some solid colored light pastel sheets, but I must have gotten rid of them.