If you want to present your products to clients without direct display, for example, via the Internet, then jewelry photography is very important. Photographing jewelry has a lot of subtleties that you should definitely familiarize yourself with and take into service.
It is necessary
Camera, lighting fixtures, various backgrounds, jewelry stands
Instructions
Step 1
In order to interest a potential buyer, the jewelry should look as attractive as possible in the photographs. The quality and attractiveness of your photos does not depend on the quality of the camera. An ordinary camera is capable of producing excellent photographs, subject to certain rules.
Step 2
Try not to use the automatic mode of the camera. It is best if you manually adjust the camera. Please read the instructions for your camera carefully, especially the points related to macro photography. Adjust the light balance depending on the lighting. Adjust the shutter speed depending on the selected background color. The lighter the background, the longer the shutter speed. Photo size must not be less than 3 megapixels.
Step 3
The most important point when photographing jewelry is the choice of composition. To create a winning composition, you need to choose the right lighting and the right background. You need to choose a shooting angle and a certain perspective to convey the texture of the product. You also need to choose the right props. It is best to use special jewelry stands, busts. Experiments with the background can be very successful. Try backgrounds with different textures, colors.
Step 4
Lighting is worth mentioning separately. Avoid direct light, try not to use too bright light. Diffused soft lighting works best. When using only natural light, it is best to take photos in the morning.
Step 5
Clarity of jewelry photos is also important. A tripod is required to take clear pictures. If you don’t have a tripod, you can take many photos of one piece of jewelry, and then choose the sharpest shot. To keep the product in focus, adjust the distance from the subject to the camera, focus on the front of the subject.
