interfecta (Jr. Member) - 12 designs | 2 posts Send Message Add To Fav 31 May 2007 01:16 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

....and one that has probably been posted many times before: Does anyone have photography tips for small work such as jewelry? I have a digital camera, Corel PhotoShop (which I use to correct basic photography issues and sometimes apply a spot filter) and a very tight budget. I especially have a lot of trouble capturing the details of my work, while at the same time sharing size/shape/overview. Suggestions? BTW, hi -- I didn`t know how to use the "Post Thread" function when I started my account here. My name`s Melissa and I hail from Richmond, VA in the USA.

RedDeerDesigns (Jr. Member) - 29 designs | 2 posts Send Message Add To Fav 11 Jun 2007 08:58 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Hi... I also have a digital (older) camera.. Try to photograph as much as you can outside...Natural light is always better. Stay away from dark backgrounds (I learned that from Snow...www.triplewillow.com) If nothing else build a cheap light box... Since your doing small pieces a light box would work pretty good. If all that doesn`t work, try doing your photos near a window... Hope this helps.... Nan

ProjWonderland (Jr. Member) - 18 designs | 4 posts Send Message Add To Fav 18 Jun 2007 05:52 PM Edit Post | Report Spam

I made a photo box with the tutorial http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/ I used waxed paper instead of fabric. I also use a full spectrum bulb. Natural light is best but it not always practical. Also if your camera has a macro mode use that. It is usually a flower symbol. It is specifically for close up so it is better at catching detail. And here is helpful sight for jewelry photography tips. http://www.tabletopstudio.com/documents/jewelry_photography.htm

interfecta (Jr. Member) - 12 designs | 2 posts Send Message Add To Fav 19 Jun 2007 11:03 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

Thanks everyone!

Beverlyjane (Jr. Member) - 13 designs | 9 posts Send Message Add To Fav 15 Jan 2008 12:30 AM Edit Post | Report Spam

I am a very newbie myself too. What is the difference between post a message and subscribe to thread? As you can tell, I am not only a newbie, I am pretty computer illiterate too. All the help you can give me would be GREATLY appreciated.

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