Mastering Small Product & Jewelry Photography

A brief discussion on how we will be using an iPod Touch to photograph some of the small products in this course and why.

A look at the point & shoot camera used in this course.

In this update I discuss the digital single lens reflex camera and lens I'm currently using, and why you don't need the newest and most expensive pieces of equipment to get outstanding photographs.

There are big advantages and some disadvantages in using window light, find out what they are.

Here I discuss the type of a really nice continuous light source that I use, fluorescent lighting, along with a very popular & affordable accessory.

Using an electronic flash & an umbrella is another option that you can use for small products. Here are advantages and a disadvantage which can be corrected.

In this segment I discuss the lighting system I use for my small product photography. Although, it may be a bit unorthodox for small products, I  discuss the benefits of using this system and why I can get beautiful professional images easily and consistently. Plus, I've also added an update on how I'm currently firing my studio flash units.

LED lighting is another good continuous light source that you can use for lighting small products. Better yet, is the addition of another lighting accessory used in conjunction with LED light that is discussed and shown when doing an actual photoshoot.

Here it is! The secret lighting ingredient that can make your image stand out and give them that WOW factor!

Another ingredient in creating beautiful product images is discussed here as we take a look at many sample images and see the effect how backgrounds can enhance your images.

Here I show the type of table I use and more background ideas.

There are many possibilities that you can use to help your small product and jewelry photographs stand out and add value. Here I show you the props we use.

In part 1, I show the tripod & some other accessories that may be necessary for you to use if you want to create sharp images. Plus, you can reduce your frustration level with inferior equipment when using proper gear.

Part 2 continues with a demonstration of why I use a camera bracket and also discuss using a wireless flash trigger.

Focusing issues are caused by faulty equipment, right? Usually not, Here are several tips you can use to get sharp images.

Here are several things you can do to get correct focus, whether you are using an iPod, iPhone, smartphone, iPad or even a DSLR.

A discussion about doing an actual photoshoot of a pearl necklace. Here I demonstrate my 3 light set-up and what each piece of equipment does and how it all ties together in creating a beautiful final image.

A photoshoot demonstration of a pearl necklace using fluorescent umbrella lighting and what to watch out for.

Here's another look at a pearl photoshoot using 2 different set-ups & window light. When using window light, there is another potential problem to be aware of and how to correct it.

Take a small electronic flash unit, add an umbrella and you have another source of beautiful lighting.

LED can be a good continuous light source, adding another key piece of equipment can make it even better.

A review of the advantages of the different light sources used in our pearl photoshoot. We can also see the improvements in the final image as all the ingredients are applied in the photoshoot.

Take a look at an actual photoshoot of a bracelet as I explain our lighting, background set-up and prop used in photographing our bracelet. The same set-up applies when photographing watches and similar small products.

Here I discuss several different ways and backgrounds we use in photographing small products such as earrings.

A look at some of the backgrounds and ways we photograph smaller items such as charms & key chains.

When photographing figurines such as Hummels and statuettes, different backgrounds can be used as shown in this segment.

Here I demonstrate how you can showcase your small products such as pins and brooches and why it adds value to your items.

By learning how you can add different elements of composition to your images can give your images a touch of professionalism and added value.

When you want to emphasize your product even more, this segment shows how background blur can be used to do just that.

Part 2 continues with a demonstration in Adobe Photoshop on how to isolate your small product with background blur.

A look at how I create rustic brushes and star effects and add them to our images. These effects can be used to attract more attention to your small product photos.

The effects adventure continues as we take a look at creating interesting moon effects.

Our final look at how you can add a touch of romance by adding heart effects to your photos.

A look & review of a few important key points in helping you become a better small product/jewelry photographer.