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Here are a few helpful hints when photographing people. This can also apply to many other photographic subjects such as jewelry, animals, still-life.
1. Be aware of your lighting. Is the sun really bright? Be careful or your subject will be dark if the sun is behind them. Use an outdoor film with a slower film […]
After you take a picture, the image often changes color once uploaded to your computer. The images may have a greenish cast or may be slightly dark. To edit, crop and fix some of these picture, you need a good photo program. We highly suggest Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements. These programs are a great […]
Are you trying to photograph a tiny mark on a piece of jewelry, or a small flaw? Well, if your camera does not have a macro setting, or if it just won’t capture what you want, you can photograph through a magnifying glass or a loop. This works surprisingly well! If you hold your camera […]
Are you trying to photograph a piece of jewelry, but can’t seem to get the correct color? Well, you may want to consider changing the color of the background you are using. I find that using complementary colors often helps capture the correct colors. Check out the color wheel below.
This wheel is a great reference […]
Are you having difficulty photographing your jewelry or other objects? Does the lighting or color look wrong? Well, I am going to give you some photographing techniques that will help your items look the best they can. Check our blog for a new photo technique each week.
# 1: If possible, purchase a photo cube or light tent. […]
There is a recent discussion on Jewel Collect, attempting to figure out what surfaces are best to photograph on. At AJ Raefields, we have discovered some great ways to get awesome colors and details in our photographs. We use a great Fujifilm digital camera, which allows us to get up close to capture the detail. We […]