This document provides instructions for making an inexpensive light box for photography. It describes 13 steps: 1) choosing an appropriately sized box, 2) reinforcing the bottom with tape, 3) opening the sides, 4) marking lines on the inside, 5) carefully cutting along the lines, 6) cutting flaps and tabs, 7) covering each side with silk paper and taping it into place, 8) trimming excess material, 9) cutting a white matte paper insert, 10) placing the insert into the box, 11) adding a black matte paper cover, 12) adding lighting such as lamps or flashes, and 13) the light box is complete.