I’ve been wanting to create better, more interesting shots of my jewellery. Here are a couple attempts of two new pieces.
© Firehorse Designs 2014
Candlesticks by GJ Pearson
© Firehorse Designs 2014
© Firehorse Designs 2014
Candlesticks by GJ Pearson
© Firehorse Designs 2014
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Hi Denise,
Here is some feedback from doing this sort of things and taking classes in how to photograph pieces. The first pic is artistic, but the jewelry gets lost, the ones with the rocks show it off to a much better. Often for sales, simpler is better, but focus on lighting. You can even use a hand held spot ( I used my reading lamp) to accentuate the piece. Also, simplify the background, only rocks, no candleholders etc. Hope this is a help.
If you want I can send you the handout we got in class this year on how to photograph pieces.
The pieces themselves are beautiful, I like your new direction.
Hope to get over to Victoria sometime this spring or summer, now that school is almost over.
Trish