At RootsTech 2015, a company called ShotBox debuted a prototype of a portable photo studio. At the time they were in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to make their dream a reality. Of course, once I saw what they were up to I ran right over and introduced myself. I asked if we could test their product using a daguerreotype. Those shiny reflective images are very difficult to photograph (as are all images with glass). Lots of pesky reflections find their way into your images of them.
We took a picture of one using the ShotBox and an iPhone. No special cameras, no super hot studio lights. It was perfect.
This year they were back. The product is a huge success. Everywhere I looked this year folks were carrying a ShotBox.
They really are portable. Each ShotBox folds up for easy carrying and you can purchase a tote for it as well.
So what can you use a ShotBox for:
- to photograph cased images
- to take pictures of anything framed or those curved glass images
- small family artifacts like jewelry, glassware and silverware
- family history documents
There are items that don't photograph or scan well but using a portable photo studio that sits on a counter top or a table is the perfect solution. You can buy one from
ShotBox for 20% off using the code
SOCIAL20. The basic kit sells for $129.00 but a better value is the $199. deluxe kit that comes with the Tote, backdrops and the side shot to help maneuver the phone.
Let me know what you want to ShotBox. Send me an
email.
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