You Need To Know About Photographing Jewellery

 Here's what you need to know about photographing jewelry

Jewelry is often a challenge to photograph because it is small, shiny, and intricate.

It is easier to photograph jewelry than items that are larger since the studio setup is much easier to assemble.

Once your setup is in place, check out these seven simple things you need for jewellery photography.

Props and materials for the scene should be prepared

Natural light and Windows

The flash on your camera should never be used for photos of shiny jewelry! You will see white light spots on your product and harsh shadows in the background, as shown in the two examples below, as the jewelry reflects the bright light. If you are not a very skilled photographer with a very professional studio, you should use natural lighting to photograph your jewellery products. For natural lighting, position your product near a window during the day so the sun can be an indirect light source.

Sheet of white paper or white sheet of paper as a backdrop

Almost all jewelry is reflective, so it absorbs all other colors, so you should use a white backdrop to avoid changing the colour of the piece. Dark colours absorb light, so shooting on a white backdrop will allow your product to be better lit. Jewelry does have the size advantage over plain blue chairs, even though taking a good image of one is much harder. A white backdrop doesn't need to be stretched from wall to wall - just fold a piece of paper in half to make it stand up. That's it!

The Tripod and Camera

When photographing jewelry, it is not so much the camera itself but the lens that is important.

The focal length of 60mm is the best choice for your first macro lens. Half-life size magnification is obtained with this focal length (0.5x), while more expensive macro lenses provide life-size magnification (1:1). Your product photos will be in focus if you use a tripod for your setup.

Manequin bust

You can present your jewelry more effectively by using props. A mannequin bust for necklaces can be found in most craft stores, and it's a great way to make your products look realistic. The black bust is a decorative piece that many stores sell, as it makes jewelry stand out and adds a sense of elegance. It is best to photograph your product on white, as I stated in the previous point. This is also true for jewelry. You should cover a black jewelry bust with a white cloth before taking your photo if you only have a black jewelry bust. Backgrounds can always be removed later.

Cardboard

Need a mannequin but don't have one? Turn your jewelry clipboard into one. The back of your necklace should be covered with white paper and pinned or taped to the cardboard. No matter where you clip the chain, you can adjust the length, so don't worry too much about the size unless you have a very large piece.

You can use double-sided tape, Blu-Tack, or glue dots

Rings can be held together effectively with the help of Blu-Tack, glue dots, and double-sided tape. In the photo below, you see an angle that was achieved by standing the rings up horizontally.

String

You can use fishing thread or string to make things like earrings. A bit more work is involved in setting up this technique, but the results are worth it. You can use a cardboard fold in half and stretch the strings between the panels, similar to the image below. When you actually take the shot, make sure the dangling pieces are no longer moving.