where to take good photos?

[chinchillalover0927]

so i have been taking loads of photos of my animals lately so i have a question or two.

I currently have been using a box and a white towel to take pics with..honestly the texture of the towel isnt pretty in the pics lol and the box isnt the best little booth.

Does anyone have any good places in a house or good ideas of how to make a little photo booth that would work alot better? Id greatly appreciate the help. Also does anyone know any good cheap props i could find and buy. Something I could use for the gliders and the chinchillas.
Thanks

 

[lauralynne]

This is what I used to make my light box. I know several others here have used this site as well.

http://www.studiolighting.net/homemade-light-box-for-product-photography/

 

[ticklechin]

Thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales are where I get costumes and props for pics. I see something interesting and I buy it for later. I have 4 large boxes of props and costumes I collected over the years.

 

[alli713]

I use wood as it is very sturdy if your chin starts to climb it and either drape it with white felt or tape white paper to the sides and bottom. All mine is, is 3 large boards screwed together in a U shape that then I lay on it's side so the top and bottom are open.

Then I bought clamp lamps from walmart and use the fluorescent daylight bulbs. The daylight bulbs are the most important part!