10 Best Light Boxes for Photography UK 2024

Without a doubt, Fositan's Portable Light Tent has everything you could ever want to make your photos look the best they can be. Its large size allows you to fit a wide variety of objects inside and its list of features is incredible.

It rolls up into a tiny carry case making working on the road a breeze, the choice of colour backgrounds is classy, and it's incredibly sturdy for something so light and easy to carry around. It also has 126 LEDs on fully adjustable rotating strip, which go up to a staggering 30000 lumen. 

The Samtian Professional Light Box is the upgraded version of no. 5 on out list and is also an incredibly reliable, easy-to-set-up box. Where it improves is its larger size and adjustable lights which you can place wherever to ensure the best possible results.

Samtian specialise in photography-based equipment and all of their products have a great build quality. The light is evenly distributed and the inclusion of a light diffuser and adjustable brightness makes this a fantastic buy when dealing with larger objects.

The Puluz Mini Studio Photo Box is our top pick for anyone working with a small budget. With six alternate backdrops and a top opening, your pictures will look great whether you're shooting with a DSLR or smartphone.

While small, it's perfect for miniatures or models as well as it features nice curved edges so you can get the angle you desire. If you're working with smaller items, this light box is well worth picking up as it's surprisingly stable and will serve you well.

While most light boxes will include a selection of bright colours, this one has opted for more sophisticated background hues which work very well when shooting more premium items like watches and sunglasses.

We know you don't just get a light box for the coloured backgrounds it includes, so we're happy to say that this also a quality box. The adjustable brightness goes up to a very high level, and it includes three different openings for your needs. It even contains an additional light diffuser to take away any unwanted glare.

When it comes to setting up and folding down, this option from Samtian is one of the best of the larger boxes. Lined with reflective fabric and featuring step-less dimming, it's easy to get the right angle and brightness on whatever you're shooting.

This is a solidly built, reliable product and while there may be brighter boxes out there, or ones with additional features, you won't find any issues with this option; it even includes a year warranty. If you can see yourself using your light box on the daily, a reliable product that's easy to use is essential.

If you're looking for a large, quality light box then this offering from Amazon is one of the best you can get. It's incredibly easy to fold away and set up, and contains multiple openings so you can always get the angle you desire.

The only drawback is that it is expensive and you're only really paying for the size. Once you get over the £100 mark, you may expect some additional features like moveable lighting which this sadly lacks. Still, for large items, you'll struggle to do much better outside of a professional studio.

Another entry into the foldable, budget category is the Polame Portable Photo Studio. This model has the all-important topside opening, but what sets it a level above the previous products is the adjustable brightness which can make a big difference.

As with other similar designs, the main drawback is the size and sturdiness, but if you're happy to spend a little more, there is a larger option available. However, we think there may be some more value to be had further down our list if you're looking for a larger box. 

While slightly smaller than the previous entry in our list, this model has an opening on the top to provide the extra angle which is often crucial when dealing with these kinds of boxes. Being small can also be useful if you don't have much space to work with. 

It is, however, important to remember to leave some space around the object you're shooting. As they are designed to fold down, these kinds of boxes aren't the most sturdy so take care when placing objects which may only just fit.

If you're looking for something small and easy to set up and fold down, then it's worth considering this option. There are a few different designs of this type, and this one lends itself well to taller items as it's more of a rectangle than a box.

The main drawback that some might see with this box, aside from its smaller size, is that it doesn't have a way to shoot from the top down. Usually, models like this will have a hole in the top to provide an additional angle, but it's sadly missing from this one.

The Neewer Square Perfect Tent is a great option if you're looking for a large light box at an affordable price. Due to its design, it's incredibly portable and easy to fold away into a neat flat circle.

The main drawback with this option is that it doesn't include the lighting itself, making it one for those of you who already have some lighting available. While this is not a suitable purchase for everyone, we thought it was still worth mentioning due to the cheap price for such a large box.