I built a new lightbox out of pvc and fabric replacing the old primitive cardboard box with holes cut out of it and covered with tissue paper. This one breaks down easily and the colors easily changed. I’m quite happy with it.

The first project using it was Milton, our miniature longhaired dachshund.  Being a black-haired dog, Milton has always been difficult to photograph since light levels are always set taking the ever-lighter background into account. The solution is to set him against a dark background with good side lighting. I really should have ironed the backdrop, but here are photos taken in the lightbox, with much better results.