How Do You Take Pictures Of Jewelry For Online Auctions?
Taking pictures of jewelry is one of the hardest things you can ever photograph. Reflections, Shadows, and Lighting are just some of the biggest problems, where taking pictures of your homemade goods. But with these tips, that process can be a little bit easier. Enjoy! First, you must understand your camera features. It will be MUCH easier to take pictures of jewelry if you have a good macro zoom. This will make your pictures crisp and clear, and not blurry. This macro zoom is usually defined by a little silhouette/icon of a tulip or flower. Turn this feature on if you have it. Secondly, many people are tempted to use the flash because they think it will make their beads and/or diamonds shine brighter. And they couldn’t be any more wrong. DO NOT I repeat DO NOT ever use the flash. Natural light is your best bet. Although it isn’t extremely consistent, with flash all you will get is ugly reflections and darkened backgrounds. Choose a background. It can be a piece of a material or a piec