Product Photography: Jewelry

Learn how to style, light, and photograph jewelry, from rings to watches and more.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What makes an effective jewelry photograph?

1. Setup and Lighting

• Working with backgrounds
• Setting up the camera for jewelry photos
• Working with diffusion boxes

2. Photographing a Ring

• Setting up a ring for a shot
• Lighting the ring for the shot

3. Photographing a Watch and a Gemstone

• Working with studio strobes
• Lighting a watch with a single studio strobe
• Lighting a gemstone with two studio strobes

4. Photographing a Necklace and Earring Set

• Styling a jewelry set for a photograph
• Lighting and photographing a jewelry set

Conclusion

• Post techniques for jewelry and next steps