How to Photograph Jewellery - Spring Sunshine and a Plastic Box
The Silvery jewellery photographed by Katie Vandyck in the May sunshine
What NOT to do
Too much contrast
Burnt out highlights
Now is the time to shoot jewellery outside.
Direct, bright sunshine is too bright, too harsh. Highlights are burnt out, detail is lost.
Photographing in the shadows means the light is too flat, there is not enough contrast.
What you SHOULD do
However, bright sunshine filtered through white plastic gives beautifully diffused, gentle, directional light. Jewellery will shimmer and glow
I've used a white plastic box because it's stable and the highlights seem to wrap around the jewellery, but any old sheet of white plastic will do
Shooting with sunlight filtered through a white plastic box
All the jewellery is shot from directly above. Wear either a black or a white top otherwise you'll show up nicely in the shiny jewellery
Diffused sunlight brings out textures gently without burning out detail
Try putting a piece of black material or card on the opposite side from the direction of the sunlight. This darkens the outer edges of the jewellery making it look more metallic, more dramatic. I've used a black cardigan. Anything black will do
To see more of this lovely jewellery visit www.thesilvery.co.uk. I'll be back soon with more tips but please get in contact if there's anything you'd like to know about shooting products