A simple product photography setup at home needs three things: even light, a clean backdrop and something to fill shadows. For most online sellers in the Philippines, a ₱699 PULUZ 30 cm LED photo box plus a ₱139 PVC backdrop and a ₱209 reflector covers it for about ₱1,050.
Good product photos sell. Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop buyers cannot hold the item, so the photo does the job of the shelf. You do not need a studio or an expensive camera to get clean, consistent photos: a phone and a few low-cost tools are enough. This guide shows how to set up product photography at home, with the light boxes, backdrops and props we stock and their live prices.
What do I need for product photography at home?
Start with your phone, a light source, a backdrop and a reflector. A light box gives you the light and backdrop in one. Add a bottom light panel, props and a stand only when your products or shots need them.
A tripod or phone holder keeps every photo framed the same way, which makes a shop page look tidy. See our light box, backdrop and props collection for everything below in one place.
Do I need a photo light box?
For small and shiny products, yes. A light box surrounds the item with even LED light and a seamless backdrop, so shadows and reflections drop away and every listing photo looks consistent, even at night or during cloudy weather.
Window light is free and works well for larger items, but it changes through the day and is often too harsh at noon. A light box gives the same result at 10 a.m. or 10 p.m., which matters when you shoot new stock in batches.
Which light box size should I get?
Pick a box a third larger than your biggest product. A 20 to 23 cm box suits rings, earrings and watches. A 30 cm box fits cosmetics and phone accessories. The 40 cm box fits shoes, bags and bottles.
The PULUZ LED photo box folds flat, comes with six coloured backdrops and runs on USB 5V, so a power bank keeps it going during a brownout. The 40 cm PULUZ light box has two 5500K LED strips rated at 1,200 lumens each, and a top opening for flat-lay shots.
Light box and backdrop comparison
| Item | Best for | Key detail | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULUZ LED photo box | Jewelry, accessories, small gadgets | 20, 23 or 30 cm, 6 backdrops, USB 5V | ₱259 / ₱389 / ₱699 |
| PULUZ light box PU5040 | Shoes, bags, bottles | 40 cm, two 5500K LED strips | ₱1,999 |
| PULUZ bottom light panel | Removing the shadow under a product | 20, 30 or 38 cm, USB-C on 20 and 30 cm | ₱699 / ₱849 / ₱1,499 |
| PVC backdrop | Food, drinks, cosmetics | Waterproof, matte, dual-sided | ₱139 (50 x 50 cm) / ₱449 (100 x 200 cm) |
| Background paper 3D HD | Styled flat-lays | Printed designs on both sides | ₱160 |
| PULUZ acrylic board | Mirror reflections | Black or white, 20, 30 or 40 cm | ₱175 / ₱299 / ₱499 |
| Foldable reflector disc | Filling shadows | Multi-surface, folds small | ₱209 (60 cm) / ₱569 (110 cm) |
Prices as of October 2026. The product page always shows the current price.
Should I use a PVC backdrop or background paper?
Use a PVC backdrop for food, drinks and cosmetics, because it is waterproof and wipes clean. Use printed background paper for styled flat-lays with marble, wood or texture looks at a lower price, and keep it dry.
Both are double-sided, so one sheet gives you two looks. A white PVC backdrop is the safest choice for marketplace main images, which often need a plain, light background.
How do I remove the shadow under my product?
Place a PULUZ LED bottom light panel under the product inside the light box. Light from below removes the dark line where the item meets the surface, so jewelry, glassware and cosmetics look like they float, with less editing.
The 20 cm and 30 cm panels run on USB-C from a power bank or laptop. The 38 cm panel uses the included 12V adapter.
What props make product photos look better?
Use props that show scale or use without stealing attention: a few leaves, a stone block, an acrylic cube or a linen mat. Keep props smaller than the product and in colours that match your brand.
Low-cost options in stock include natural stone props from ₱129, artificial plant sprigs from ₱59, foam geometric blocks from ₱72 and retro linen mats at ₱140.
Can I take product photos with just my phone?
Yes. Modern phone cameras are sharp enough for online shop photos. Clean the lens, turn off the flash, tap to focus on the product, and lock exposure so the white backdrop does not turn grey.
Shoot from the same distance and angle for every product in a range, and use the phone's gridlines to keep the item centred. For video and live selling, see our guide to ring lights, LED lights and softboxes.
Which one should you buy?
- Jewelry and small accessories: the PULUZ LED photo box, 20 cm at ₱259 or 23 cm at ₱389.
- Cosmetics and phone accessories: the 30 cm PULUZ LED photo box at ₱699, plus the 30 cm bottom panel at ₱849.
- Shoes, bags and bottles: the 40 cm PULUZ light box at ₱1,999.
- Food and drinks: a PVC backdrop from ₱139 and a 60 cm reflector at ₱209.
- Styled flat-lays: double-sided background paper at ₱160 and a few props.
- Hanging cloth or large backdrops: the T-shape backdrop stand, ₱345 or ₱599.
Mga madalas itanong (Tagalog FAQ)
Magkano ang photo light box?
Sa VMI Direct, ₱259 ang 20 cm na PULUZ LED photo box, ₱389 ang 23 cm at ₱699 ang 30 cm. ₱1,999 naman ang mas malaking 40 cm na light box.
Pwede ba sa cellphone lang ang product photo?
Oo. Sapat na ang camera ng cellphone para sa Shopee, Lazada o TikTok Shop. Ang mahalaga ay pantay na ilaw, malinis na backdrop at parehong anggulo sa bawat kuha.
Gagana ba ang light box kapag brownout?
Oo para sa 20, 23 at 30 cm na PULUZ LED photo box, dahil USB 5V lang ang kailangan. Isaksak lang ito sa power bank.
Where can you buy a photo light box in the Philippines?
PULUZ light boxes and bottom panels, PVC backdrops, background paper, reflectors, stands and props are in stock at VMI Direct with nationwide shipping. Order everything for your home product photography setup in one cart.
