Re: Need advice on taking photos of jewellery.
- From: Paul Heslop <paul.heslop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:28:22 GMT
Hunt wrote:
>
> In article <42EF8086.9B872DBA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, paul.heslop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> says...
> >
> >om.newsgroup@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >>
> >> I need some advice on taking pictures of jewellery.
> >> In particular, I need to photograph diamonds.
> >> I've got a digibox and so far the reults I'm haavong are average.
> >>
> >> I've seen in magazines that they get crystal clear pictures.
> >>
> >> What kind of things should I be doing?
> >> Are there specific methods or camera setup?
> >> I'm not a professional photographer... but... I'm using the macro
> >> function on my camera... and nothing else.
> >>
> >> Also... does the camera I'm using matter?
> >> I've got a Fuji S500 and that serves me well for most things.
> >>
> >> Any advice would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> OM
> >
> >you may find this useful
> >
> >http://www.irphotoschool.com/lessons/c5050diamondRing/c5050diamondRing.php
> >
> >I don't know the Fuji cam you mentioned... did you get that number
> >right? Anyway, it will help if it has macro.
> >
> >--
> >Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!")
>
> Paul,
>
> Nice tutorial on jewelery photography. I'd only add two tweaks: the top of the
> diamond is seeing a bit too much light and is flaring a bit (at least in my
> opinion, based on the JPG on the site, and my laptop). Finding the angle of
> incidence and hanging a bit of dark material might remove this. Second, I'd
> add a "kicker" light, or mirror/reflector, to get a bit more snap in the
> stone. Minor, but would take it to the next level.
>
> Anyway, I think you have helped the OP quite a bit, and it didn't take 2,000
> words, just a good link.
>
> Hunt
why thanks, and for the added extra hints!
--
Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!")
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