Comments on: Classic Setup for Photographing Jewelry

By: kays jewelers

kays jewelers — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:16:29 +0000

very beautiful and good info for sharing, I like it so much

By: wizwow

wizwow — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:18:36 +0000

Thanks.

It appears my WP Plugin for the SM is not working. Thanks for this, I may not have noticed.
Will be installing a new one shortly.

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By: Horse Jewelry

Horse Jewelry — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:35:41 +0000

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By: JB Robinsons Jewelry

JB Robinsons Jewelry — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:20:48 +0000

very interesting and beautiful photos….. like it. have you twitter or some Social networking to follow…? I didn’t find it.

By: Jewelry Supplies

Jewelry Supplies — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:16:04 +0000

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By: Jewelry Making Supplies

Jewelry Making Supplies — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:01:18 +0000

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By: Cary Nettles

Cary Nettles — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:52:55 +0000

Sorry to be a stick in the mud, but you misspelled the word jewelery on the top photo. It should be spelled jewelry. Love your site. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us.

Cary Nettles

By: Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta

Terry Thomas Photos / Atlanta — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:09:11 +0000

Some ideas from my own jewelry photography experiences:
* get a real macro lens not a lens that *also* will do macro work; the optics are designed for close work
* a 105mm macro lens is much easier to work with than a 55mm macro; same image from farther away
* wear white clothes and white gloves otherwise your skin or clothing will show up as a reflection
* 12×12 inch backgrounds can be found in the tile department of stores like Home Depot or Lowes
* gloss black tiles will make a mirror-like background but the largest I have found in stock are 8×8 inch
* 3×5 index cards (recipe cards) make great, cheap reflectors
* some art supply stores carry inexpensive black velvet forms for folks who make custom jewelry
* get a small roll of thin flat-black wire at the hardware store; great for holding jewelry, easy to edit out
* nylon fishing line is shiny and reflects light; use the black wire instead
* a ZeroStat will neurtalize static electricity making dust removal much easier; I find them on eBay
* watch bands can be held open with a specially made clear plastic C-shaped form (difficult to find)
* a tripod is a PAIN to use; a heavy (and expensive) camera stand is worth its weight in gold
* do a Google search for Union Brothers camera stands; I believe they are a Las Vegas-based firm
* Ikea sells adjustable saw horses for about $33; great for tilting the whole set if needed
* Home Depot and Lowes sell 24×24 boards made of various woods; paint or stain for a background
* I painted all the walls of my studio (home living room) flat white so I can light the walls, it is like working inside a HUGE soft box

Terry Thomas…
the photographer
Atlanta, Georgia USA
http://www.TerryThomasPhotos.com
(go to my Products page then scroll to the bottom to see my studio in action)

By: FotoStefan

FotoStefan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:08:29 +0000

Very useful information !