If anyone has photographed jewelry I would love some input on what to charge, suggestions for photographing it, etc.
A former client has started selling jewelry and needs photos of about 100-125 pieces of jewelry. I haven't talked to them in detail yet so I don't know if this is nice jewelry or home jewelry party stuff.
Full Version: Has anyone photographed jewelry?
I'd probably offer a day rate/hourly rate, and go from there. They are wanting the files as well, right? This would probably be the easiest and best solution overall.
Walmart(!) sells a mini light box kit (for people selling small products on ebay).
Oh that's cool - I didn't know that Wal-Mart had that. I'll definitely check that out.
QUOTE(Jill Higgins @ May 24 2007, 04:04 PM) [snapback]141269[/snapback]
Oh that's cool - I didn't know that Wal-Mart had that. I'll definitely check that out.
Why not be creative? Hang necklaces over old beat up wine bottles in complimentary colors, or in tree branches. Put a necklace draped over the bottle and the matching bracelet around the bottle. Lay a necklace over a beautiful plate with golden sunlight bringing out the natural shine and light. You'll need clean hands and gloves, a lint-free handling cloth of some sort. Off camera light will work wonders at making the photograhy look professional. You'll need to take advantage of dof so that the nature background will be out of focus. Jewelry should be sharp and beautiful. You can also drape over old wood, like a rustic bench arm or a stool. Be creative honey your photography can really bring out the beauty of the jewelry.
I'm sure if she makes her own jewelry, your photography needs to help her stuff stand out in the crowd. Who's her target market? How best to appeal to those people?
(I already started my old bottle collection because it's not my style to photograph products using a lightbox. Been there, done that, didn't fit me at all. It was drudgery.)
QUOTE(Jules @ May 24 2007, 08:49 PM) [snapback]141281[/snapback]
Why not be creative? Hang necklaces over old beat up wine bottles in complimentary colors, or in tree branches. Put a necklace draped over the bottle and the matching bracelet around the bottle. Lay a necklace over a beautiful plate with golden sunlight bringing out the natural shine and light. You'll need clean hands and gloves, a lint-free handling cloth of some sort. Off camera light will work wonders at making the photograhy look professional. You'll need to take advantage of dof so that the nature background will be out of focus. Jewelry should be sharp and beautiful. You can also drape over old wood, like a rustic bench arm or a stool. Be creative honey your photography can really bring out the beauty of the jewelry.
I'm sure if she makes her own jewelry, your photography needs to help her stuff stand out in the crowd. Who's her target market? How best to appeal to those people?
(I already started my old bottle collection because it's not my style to photograph products using a lightbox. Been there, done that, didn't fit me at all. It was drudgery.)
I'm sure if she makes her own jewelry, your photography needs to help her stuff stand out in the crowd. Who's her target market? How best to appeal to those people?
(I already started my old bottle collection because it's not my style to photograph products using a lightbox. Been there, done that, didn't fit me at all. It was drudgery.)
Thanks for the ideas. I'm hoping they will be open to creative stuff, but I doubt it. I think they are going to be looking for a "deal." I'm with you - doing that kind of work will be drudgery to me too - but I thought it would be a great excuse to get the lens and a reason to justify buying it other than just getting a lens for ring shots!
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