You might think photography of women’s watches and related items is relatively easy work because watches are inanimate objects. All professional photographers want to achieve just the right lighting and exposure for watches, rings, necklaces, and other jewelry items.
The four main tools needed for photography are a good digital camera, a sturdy tripod, proper lighting, and an experienced photographer. Exposure time for pictures of women’s watches could be longer than you would use for portrait photography.
Lighting enhances any picture and can make a poor subject look either brilliant or very drab. No matter what kind of camera you own, if the lighting is wrong, you can’t expect to have the best possible finished photo.
Light filters are additional tools that every jewelry photographer needs. Small defects can make the difference in a successful picture and a poor quality one.
The most important tool needed for your jewelry and women’s watches photographs is one that can’t be quantified or bought. Having the right tools and dedication is what leads to great jewelry images. Knowing the basic essentials of good quality photography is important to producing quality jewelry photos that sell.
Backgrounds are important in yellow gold photos, and many times, they are white or very light pastels. Digital cameras tend to underexpose images that have light backgrounds. This results in dark unattractive images. On digital cameras, you should find a label “EV” which stands for exposure value. If you overcompensate, your yellow gold will be washed out and almost white. Pictures made of inanimate objects are done best with the use of soft light. If the light is hard, there will be a very distinct dark shadow on the palm of the left hand. Soft light will make a faint shadow that is wider and less defined.
Whether you are photographing yellow gold or other types of jewelry, a digital camera can give you information that lets you know what the conditions are when you make a shot. With a little practice, you can make photos of jewelry that look very professional. This is true of all jewelry, including yellow gold photography.
