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Why not have a go at making your own modifier?

if you don’t have access to any professional light modifiers you can easily make one for your flashgun using a few household items. All you need is a suitably sized cardboard box, some thick black card, a craft knife and some sticky tape. Start by cutting a hole in one end of the box so that the head of your flashgun is able to squeeze snugly into it. next, carefully cut a small slit in the black card – this will create the letterboxstyle lighting effect. Finally, cut a hole on the opposite end of the box and place the black card over it, securing it in place with tape. Place your light modifier over the end of your flash and you’re all set!