[Jewelry making - Article 00606] - Re: [Orchid] Posing Rings for Photography

[Andrew]

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Helen

    On the general subject of photographing jewellery of which there has
    been good advice here before, I find the lighting of more importance
    than the camera. I use a standard cheap nikon digital camera ($300)
    and just point and shoot (no tripod) in macro mode and have the
    exposure slightly higher than normal. I have made a simple light box,
    enclosed on five sides, using two daylight (white) fluorescent tubes
    (used in aquariums). 

    Having one side open in the lightbox means that with my spare hand I
    can position (if needed) a sheet of black or white card to control
    reflections - some pieces need more contrast, some less. The results
    are'nt world beating but adequate for my (mostly web) purposes. I
    always have the lightbox on and ready to go which means if a customer
    calls about a piece I can email more shots to them in minutes which
    these days can make the difference between a sale or no sale 

    I hope this helps but would be fascinated to hear other orchadian's
    tricks and tips 

good luck - Andrew
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