# Pop-Up Photo Studios 'Lightcase' is a Portable Photo Studio that Eliminates the Need for Lighting By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-studio References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/364915/A-Portable-Photo-Studio-That-Lets-You-Take-Professional-Shots-With-A-Smartphone/) & [lightcase](http://www.lightcase.co.uk/) Tile designer Dominic Crinson and miniature toy designer Brenna Jensen have created a photo studio that only takes seconds to set up. Photographers no longer have to set up expensive back drops, lighting, tripods and cameras to capture products for a company. The designer duo created this [portable photo studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-maker), 'The Light Case,' because they found themselves prohibited by the expensive cost of professional studio work. The studio is made of a frosted polypropylene plastic that diffuses light to create top-quality images. To use the [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xuutbox) product, one must simply place their object inside the box and [photograph it with their smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r) from above by lining up the lens with the camera hole. Photographers can also take snaps from the front of the box to achieve an infinite background look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Photo Studios:** The rise of portable photo studios is creating an opportunity for companies to create affordable and accessible professional-quality product photography. - **Smartphone Photography Accessories:** As technology improves, accessories such as 'The Light Case' will continue to emerge, providing convenient solutions for smartphone photographers. - **E-commerce Product Photography:** As e-commerce continues to grow, the need for high-quality product photography will increase, prompting innovation in the industry to meet demand. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment Industry:** The Photography Equipment Industry should take advantage of the growing demand for portable, affordable photo studios and innovate its offerings accordingly. - **Smartphone Accessories Industry:** The Smartphone Accessories Industry can take advantage of the growth of smartphone photography by creating innovative products that allow for professional-quality images, like 'The Light Case'. - **E-commerce Industry:** The E-commerce Industry can benefit from the growth in portable photo studios by utilizing these tools to showcase their products and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Professional Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xuutbox.md) - [Collapsible Pro-Grade Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolito-softlight.md) - [Eco-Friendly Portable Softbox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glambank.md) - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Customizable Color Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-light.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [AI-Generated Product Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoroom.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)