How to Create and Edit on your Mobile Amazing DIY Viral Cardboard Box Photos for TikTok and Instagram

 (​​If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve likely seen the viral cardboard In the box photoshoot trend! This creative, budget-friendly idea is perfect for anyone looking to level up their social media game without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a mom or dad looking to have a DIY photoshoot with your kids or friends, or a pro shooting holiday-themed content, this DIY project is as simple as it is eye-catching. Here’s how to create scroll-stopping cardboard box photos that will wow your followers!  (BE SURE TO READ TO THE END TO GET A FREE E-GUIDE DOWNLOAD AND WATCH A FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL)

To get started, all you need is a free cardboard box—think shipping or moving boxes that are sturdy and big enough to sit in or interact with—and a tripod to keep your phone stable. Don’t have a tripod? No problem—stack books or use whatever you have at home to create a makeshift setup. Decorations are key to making your photos pop, so grab seasonal props like garlands, mini pumpkins, ornaments, flowers, or fairy lights. For an extra professional touch, inexpensive LED lighting is a game-changer. Battery-operated LED lights, available online or at dollar stores, add a glowing effect that works beautifully for night shots or moodier setups.

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 This is great to do with kids, friends, even pets or selfies! The key is to remember to keep the box straight! 

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 Position your phone on the tripod, test your angles, and start shooting! Use your phone’s timer or a Bluetooth remote for hands-free photos. Play with poses and interact with your props to keep things fun and creative.

Once you are done taking your photos, I suggest cropping them in your phone's camera app to eliminate the background. I have found this to be easier then cropping them in your editing software. I like to heart the ones that I think I may use for an easy reference when it comes time to editing. 

​When it’s time to edit your photos, Canva is your best friend. This app, available on mobile and desktop, makes it easy to create your In the Box collage!  Stay tuned for a FREE TUTORIAL on how to edit your In the Box Cardboard Box collage on your Mobile Phone using Canva:. This will be posted on both  both Instagram and Tiktok. If you get a chance, please follow us there so you don't miss out! 

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Check out our Curated List to Help You Build and Shoot a Cardboard Box

List includes: Selfie Lights, Boxes, Tripods and more! 

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If you are a photographer and are interested in learning the process of photographing in the box and talking with other creative, like minded people, then consider joining the THRIVING Facebook Page: INSIDE THE PHOTO BOX PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP. This is the largest Box Photography Page on Facebook, with over 20,000 members learning Box Photography! Isn't that amazing! 

Photo Box Designs and the Facebook Group "Inside the Photo Box" also give away a FREE 3 BOX TEMPLATE along with guidelines on how to build the box and edit the photos. Grab your FREE template here: Photo Box Designs Store.

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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it helpful in your endeavor to create amazing Box Photography Composites!!
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