Modern softboxes and stands aren’t as expensive as they used to be. Still, it might not make sense for beginners to invest too much in them before they know whether they’ll use them or what size they’ll need. With this inexpensive DIY cardboard softbox, you can easily experiment and test different shapes and sizes.

Lights are essential pieces of photography equipment, especially studio photography. Light modifiers can adjust the shape and direction of the lights you use. They are attached to flashes or lights and are used to control the direction and intensity of light.