9 Tips to Make Your Jewelry Photos Shine
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Loading... - Maira Chawla
- 26 Oct 2022
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Are you a jewelry designer interested in taking pictures of your creations? Or, are you someone with a passion for jewelry, wanting to learn to take amazing photos of them?
Whether you create or just admire them, jewelry is a gorgeous subject to photograph. But, jewelry photography can have some unique challenges. Fret not—we are here to help. Read on to learn our top tips to make your jewelry photos shimmer and sparkle.
1. Clean the Jewelry
This tip is an absolute must. Before starting your photography project, take some time to clean your jewelry. Since most jewels are tiny and have fine details, you will likely enlarge them to post on social media or e-commerce sites. So, it is better to remove any dirt and debris, or else it may show up on your photos when you enlarge them.
You can invest in a special jewelry polishing cloth so that there are no lint or other fibers from the fabric that can get on your jewelry.
2. Use Artificial Lighting
Any product photography calls for artificial lighting to get crisp images. But it is especially crucial for jewelry photography because you want even-lit and clean photos. Unfortunately, controlling natural light to get the perfect shadows and highlights can be challenging.
If you must use natural light, make sure to diffuse it with a translucent white curtain and use a reflector. You may also need a tripod to have enough depth of field. Read More...
