JEWELRY When shooting work with lots of stones, we usually start with a reflection-style set up. Manually moving a handheld light like a large flashlight while looking at the piece will help you discover the best color and sparkle of the stones. Polished metals reflect dark spots very easily, so be aware of the surroundings.
Jewelry Studies
Jewelry To light this piece, we used one light source and two pieces of glossy cardstock to reflect the light.
TODD DANIELS
Moving the light around your jewelry allows you to highlight different aspects of the work.
This set of photos uses indirect, reflected light to highlight the thin edges of the four-pointed pattern. The lamp is placed farther away and not pointed directly at the reflector that is angled above the piece.
This set of photos points the light directly at one of our reflectors, creating a stronger light that brightens the faceted cuts within the pattern.
You may wind up with multiple photos that are good representations of the work, with no clear “best” photo.
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