Taking Photos of Jewelry
To take pictures of rings and other 'stand up' jewellery, get a piece of good unscratched glass and clean it thoroughly. Lay the sheet of glass on two piles of books (or whatever) and put the item
on the glass with a suitable unfussy background beneath it. If you light at an angle from the vertical, then photograph immediately above the item, it will appear to be floating in space, emphasized if there is a shadow to one side.
The larger the piece of jewelry, like necklaces or sets, use more books to elevate the dome over it, that way when you place the lens of the camera in the hole you have created in the top of the dome, you will be able to see the entire grouping.
You will have to experiment with various lights to make sure you have enough. I shot these this morning in a room with skylights and tall windows to the side of me, so I had to put this in the corner. If I do this at night, I can use the overhead lights in the ceiling and put everything on the table. You have to make adjustments with your setup for your particular room and lighting. |
Date(s): November 30, 2003. Album by Dinah Taylor. Photos by Dinah Taylor. 1 - 22 of 22 Total. 0 Visits. |
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