For inexperienced photographers, it can be difficult when they are choosing the right photography equipment for jewellery photography. Various overpriced equipment may not produce the results you are looking for on online marketplaces or photography stores. In addition, it can be challenging to find the equipment that best suits your photography skills the best and delivers the results you need.

1. ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
EQUIPMENT FOR
PROFESSIONALS
A guide on
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2. For inexperienced photographers, it can
be difficult when they are choosing the
right photography equipment for
jewellery photography.
Various overpriced equipment may not
produce the results you are looking for. In
addition, it can be challenging to find the
equipment that best suits your
photography skills the best and delivers
the results you need.
If you're a photographer or even a
jeweller starting to get into jewellery
photography this presentation will have a
list of the equipment, tools, props, and
accessories you need to capture the best
jewellery photography.
INTRODUCTION

3. DIGITAL CAMERA
The most essential photography equipment

4. Most, if not all, DSLR cameras available on
the market are competent for the job. One
of the significant concerns photographers
have when deciding on jewellery
photography equipment is the lighting
equipment and the lens you'll use on the
camera body.
A recommended entry-level DSLR camera
for jewellery photographers is the Canon
EOS 70D DSLR Camera is. The camera has
Wi-Fi, a 20-megapixel crop sensor, and
live picture processing channels.
In addition, the camera comes with a
touch screen with the ability to auto-
focus when contacting your finger, as it
does on current phones which is very
beneficial for novices in jewellery product
photography.
DSLR CAMERAS

5. The Basic Elements of
MACRO
LENSES

6. 1
Focal length determines
how wide or narrow a
scene captures, and the
subject's size appears in
the frame. The shorter
the lens's focal length
(mm), the wider the
angle of view is
produced, resulting in
the subject in the camera
frame appearing smaller.
2
Image stabilisation - This
useful feature prevents
blurry images and
reduces any vibration
commonly caused by
handheld photography.
WHAT DO MACRO
LENSES DO?
Macro lenses are essential jewellery
photography equipment for
photographers who are taking close-up
photography.
Macro lenses can take photos of small
subjects at up to 1.0x or 1:1 magnification
at the closest focusing distance. When
deciding which macro lens to buy, don't
forget to consider the following factors in
your purchase:

7. LIGHTING
SYSTEM/SOURCES
The Importance of

8. The main downside to using natural
lighting is how you can't always control the
lighting.
Artificial lighting is the preferred lighting
system for professional photographers.
You can control artificial lighting to your
liking; as a result, it's one of the most
recommended Jewellery photography
equipment.
Commonly used artificial lighting systems
in jewellery photography include single
light bulbs, LED fixtures, or multiple LEDs.
PHOTOGRAPHY
LIGHTING

9. JEWELLERY
STANDS & OTHER
PROPS
Each type of jewellery should use
appropriate jewellery stands and
holders. For example, stands that
complement your background should
be used when photographing
necklaces.
You can use museum putty and other
jewellery holding wax when you want
to hold rings, including Elmer's putty.
WHITE PAPER &
FOAM BOARDS
A photo lightbox is a box with a white
backdrop and translucent sides. You
place a piece of jewellery inside the
box, letting you take a photo of your
jewellery.
You can expect results with
professional-quality lighting, with no
shadows disrupting the plain, even
background. Lightboxes provide a
convenient, consistent, and simple
method of taking jewellery
photography.

10. WHITE PAPER & FOAM BOARDS
White background photography is most famous for online retail as it creates
professionalism, sophistication, and neatness. As a result, it makes your online visual
display relaxing and pleasing to the eyes.
Creating a white background for your jewellery images doesn't have to be expensive
either. Using white paper rolls, white foam boards, or fabric is a good solution for white
background photography. In addition, using white backgrounds can serve as a reflector or
light diffuser.

11. Shopping practices have become more digital and visual for many people in the past few
years, thanks to current trends and COIVD-19. However, customers are said to have a
shorter attention span in the digital age. As a result, the competition for attention begins
with the quality of your jewellery product image.
CONCLUSION

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