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Anyone in /p/ done any jewelry photgraphy? I just got back from the mall and got this for my girlfriend for Christmas. I was pretty excited about it and thought hey maybe this would make a cool photo. Well I think they turned out alright but the pictures definately don't capture the real beauty of the ring. I knew that a secret in photographing jewelry is to provide many different lights from different angles so the gem sparkles but, my dinky flashlight didn't help much lol. Anyhow I was wondering if there were any other tips or anything to know when doing these kinda of shots.
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>> Anonymous
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>> Anonymous
Well, for one, use a real camera.

And then at the very least, have one external flash.
>> Jeremo !iKGMr61IHM
you definitely need a better lighting setup. And background too.

Main purpose of more lights aside from the obvious is to eliminate shadows.

It's actually doable with just one source of light you just need to get some huge sheets of paper and a lamp shade to difuse whatever it is you're using.
>> Anonymous
On an unrelated note, that's one ugly ass ring. Unless she's 50, then it's okay.

Also, ISO 400 is made of fail. Use a tripod and go 100 or lower if possible.
>> Blackadder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

You want something like that to help. Strobist should have most things you need. Lots of cheap DIY ideas. If you are short of light then try to have the camera steady on something so you can lower the ISO and it will look a lot better.
>> Anonymous
BA, is there a way to trigger a single Speedlite off the camera hotshoe?
>> Anonymous
>>106531
Ah that looks very helpful thanks. I might try to build something like that, looks pretty simple. The only thing is I'm not sure where you store a big cardboard box covered in tracing paper when you aren't using it... lol
>> Blackadder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>106537

I suppose you could either throw it away once you're finished as it's cheap or you could make it so that you can fold it up into a flat pack and tuck it away somewhere.
>> Anonymous
>>106541
Yeah I think I might take some extra time planning trying to figure out how to make it collapsable...
>> Warren !WSxruxpIJs
Easiest way to properly light something like a small piece of jewelry is to make a cone out of something like tracing paper, drafting vellum, or Trans-Lum. You can even use a Big Gulp cup with the bottom knocked out. The cone should go down from the lens, encircling the subject. Light source can be existing or added, as you wish. Punch some holes in the cone for a little sparkle if you want. You *can* do it without a tripod, but as with any kind of still-life photography, it's certainly not recommended.
>> Anonymous
>>106517

I second the cheap DIY lightbox suggestions.

Ignore the faggot with the prejudices about your camera.