How to photograph rhinestone earrings?
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Anyone out there have any tips on taking photos of rhinestone earrings?
I have many vintage pairs to list and I am having a very hard time getting the photo clear.
Thanks for your help!
Posted at 6:15pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
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Waiting to hear....I also have trouble with anything I hammer, just can't get a good picture.
Posted at 6:17pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
I use a lot of rhinestone earrings in my jewelry. Does your camera have a digital macro setting? That lets me get closer than my regular macro setting. Prop your camera on something to eliminate blurriness. I use a box of kitchen matches so I can turn it for different heights.
Posted at 6:19pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
Use your macro setting, no flash, good daytime light. I photo at the same time everyday, in the same place. I also built a light box, and it has worked wonders!!
Posted at 6:21pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
I don't have any rhinestones on Etsy, but I did sell some on another site. I took the pics in a light tent with indirect light so there was no glare. I used the ISO and Macro settings on the camera plus a tripod. The pics came out beautifully and every single one went well over the starting auction price.
Posted at 6:21pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
Tissage that is a great idea! I dohave a macro setting on my camera. I will give it a try.
Thank you!
Posted at 6:22pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
Use the macro setting on your camera and get very cloe up. In my opinion, a darker room is better, with no direct light on the object. Then put your item on your background- what ever color you want, and it's good to try many different ones. Then staying up close, take as many photos as you feel you need, from many differnt angles. In the end, it's the angles that make the photo interesting. You might also want to try a few different places in the room, for different light quality.
I am partial to daylight, as it seems to give a realistic light. This method has worked for me everytime.
Good luck!
Posted at 6:23pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
I take all mine outside in the shade in the late afternoon and they mostly come out well. Overcast days are best.
Posted at 6:28pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT
Here is a photo of Cubic zirconia earrings I took. It's a daylight photo. www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=16568865
Posted at 6:31pm Sep 3, 2009 EDT