Jewellery Photography Business

Hi all,

I am interested in gemstones and jewellery (as well as photography!) and had the idea to start a business taking photos of jewellery.

I have a 350d, 17-85mm, 60mm macro and tripod. I think I also need some lighting, and saw the ez cube jewellery kit;

http://store.tabletops​tudio-store.com/20ezunkitwis​.html

Anything else I might need? Any other ideas?

Also ideas on how much I could charge, but maybe thats for the photography business section.

thanks all.

Sat

p.s. Here are some of my efforts, with sunlight through the window and card reflector. Any ideas how I could get similar or better results with white background and no tweezers?

Got a remote trigger ?
You may also need a set of Jessops eos fit ext tubes for higher magnification depending on what you are photographing. Have also heard of jewellry pics being taken on a light table or for diamond colour sparkle nothing beats natural light.
Think if you do a google search for jewellery photography you should get some ideas.
Have you checked Jewellery magazines in the ads to see what services are offered?
Brian V.

Let me start by saying that I know absolutly NOTHING about this kind of photography (but I am interrested in all types). That said, this looks like a perfect situation to use a cpl filter. LOL, how wrong am I?

Interesting photo,

Try make cheap light box - It could be improve white background and without tweezers
see click here:-
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=281524

If you do get a light tent, ensure you get one with the front cover with a slit. This cover minimizes unwanted reflections on your reflective jewellery. I see reflections in your posted photos that you probably don't want.

For small stones like that, the light table idea is great in my opinion.

Try setting your stoned on a piece of non reflective glass supported over your background, This way the stone should appear to "float' in space. also shooting from a distance and through a hole in a white piece of poster board will help minimize the visible reflections of the camera.

WayneM

Jeweler