How to Photograph Rings | Jewelry Photography Tips

We show you tips and tricks for ring photography. Similar to our product photography video, we’ll be using a tabletop setup and a combination of natural light and studio lighting.
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Gear used:
- Nikon Z 6 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-70mm Lens: bhpho.to/2Px4Zaf
- Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens: bhpho.to/36UtAPv
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens: bhpho.to/2PvecQB
- Oben AT-3565 Aluminum Tripod and BZ-217T Triple-Action Ball Head: bhpho.to/2QLdgrX
- Profoto B10 OCF Flash Head bhpho.to/38uJEYg
- Profoto OCF Octa Softbox (2’): bhpho.to/2aH0dT9
- Profoto OCF II Filter (Rose Pink): bhpho.to/2XeUSvI
- Profoto OCF II Barndoors: bhpho.to/3bM07Z4
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[@BandH]

What questions do you have about photographing jewelry? Ask us in the comments!

[@rosalino1620]

Could you please advise budget lens and light for mobile phone for making a good quality pictures of gemstones?

[@scottca9780]

I guess I need to buy a piano now. Photography is expensive.

[@harshithk415]

Lmfaooo but true. It do be extensive

[@johnleighdesigns]

grreat stuff i liked all the tips and i especially liked the reflective surface and laptop/tv screen behind fabulous idea!

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[@forgottencameras]

INCREDIBLY helpful!

[@robdwildlifephotography]

Very cool, thank you. Informative and simple!

[@adrianfels2985]

That video was great! I learned a lot, thank you!

[@Alexis_Hamel]

I love this video it’s the most useful out of all the ones I watched, I keep watching it over and over again!

[@BandH]

Glad it was helpful!

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Loved it!

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[@xibai2878]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@briancarter9927]

this was actually so helpful thanks!

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That was amazingly helpful. Thank u.

[@MrSIRCOFF]

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Loved it! Great job and very well made!

[@BandH]

Thank you very much!

[@nilntha]

Loved it! Great job sir

[@josephchan4198]

Good refresher course and accessories to photography the ring.

[@rogeriopeccioli1616]

Excelente. Great Nikon Z6.

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Brilliant 🎥🎞️🖤🙏🏼 very much appreciated

[@jedifam66]

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This was super well done. Bravo 👏🏼

[@1Tomrider]

~Very~ good! The technique of opposites can work too - Harley-Davidson has regularly done this w/their beautiful bikes, photographing them in rough industrial settings and I could see something like this working with jewelry!

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[@kennypringle4580]

Good ideas here, thanks B&H👋🏻

[@BandH]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@aquyquynhtram-lucyenatngoc3199]

Thanks

[@davidwoods80]

The rings I'd hoped to shoot this summer were...Olympic.

[@JoyceChurchill]

Great tips! What diffusion paper did you use? Was it something special? It seems to have a good amount of stiffness to it. Thanks!

[@BandH]

The diffusion used is called Translum and it's made by Savage. They make different weights, this is heavy weight in the video. It comes in a big roll but it can be cut into any shapes you like. I use it to make all kinds of diffusion flags. You can check it out here: bhpho.to/2O6zOmQ

[@ulizarembach3747]

Perfect hints... no question! But please give me one little answer: Why jewelry is NOT shot in front of BLACK VELVET background...??? (Almost 80% of jewelry has got WHITE background) I don't understand the reason or the effect.

[@m1ch4Lko]

I think this video is aimed mostly at wedding photographers. Having a photo of the rings with a black background would IMO usually not fit well with the rest of the bridal detail photos. As for a wedding album your photos would mostly be in light bright colors. Dark or black backgrounds would suit more a jewelry catalogue IMO. But ultimately it comes down to personal preference.

[@harshthanvi]

As most jewellery have diamonds. Diamonds react to light. Moreover black background will mostly look pale and it absorbs light rather throw it on the jewellery. So getting perfect colour of the jewellery is very hard on black background. Photography's 1st aim is to get the most realistic colour of the jewellery with a finesse and art. Hope i answer your question.

[@edproduction1143]

what material is the white sheet made of.??

[@Hamadalsad]

Can I achieve the same or similar results with the cannon macro 100mm f/2.8 ?

[@eduardorhyoutube]

What was used to diffuse?

[@Joe-nx7nj]

Can good shots be had with a newer smart phone?

[@VisualMann]

Whats that gum fun tank ???

[@faridgadimov1878]

Thank you for the video. I wonder if it’s possible to get the same quality pictures with Nikon d3500 and the same lenses as your?

[@BandH]

It is possible to obtain great image quality when using a DX format camera like the D3500. It all depends on your lighting, exposure and lens choice. The one thing to keep in mind is that DX sensor tend to offer less control over your depth of field versus a full frame sensor camera.

[@faridgadimov1878]

@@BandH thank you .

[@uttamkhokhariya7643]

Hello, Your video is very good and it's helpful to me when sheet the jewellery product. Could you please tell me which company's external lens for smartphone is great for jewellery photography? and which company's have you used in this video to make alternative of camera one?? because buying the external lens for smartphone will be very convenient in budget for the jewellery shoot. Thank you so much for this video again..

[@BandH]

Please reach out to our mobile experts, they’ll recommend the best lenses for your phone. Email [e-mail] with what you’re looking for.

[@user-xl8st3hy9i]

How do not make my black backdrop show? I want the black to be as clear as yours because when i use a smootheing effect it doesnt look good. also how do i make the diamond necklace spin in teaser videos?

[@BandH]

Please e-mail us: [e-mail] >Mark

[@michaelreyfabian7875]

Hi! What do you call that Black Highly Reflective surface you used on the video? Thank you :)

[@BandH]

That surface would be something like the Glide Gear ACY100 Reflective Acrylic Photography Boards (White / Black, 14 x 14") , BH # GLACY100 bhpho.to/34w1lH6

[@dhotopvideos]

What product are you using for a diffuser at 1:02? Thank you

[@BandH]

The Rosco Cinegel #3000 Filter - Tough Rolux - 20x24" Sheet, BH # RO3000S would be the diffusion used at the 1:02 mark. bhpho.to/2SKjYDS

[@DUMB10987]

what's the best camera to take a video of jewelry rings etc thank you

[@BandH]

The Nikon Z6 featured in this video would be excellent for shooting video of jewelry along with the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens , BH # NIZ10528 bhpho.to/3jwZqbM

[@UttamKhokhariya]

i have iphone 14pro and I am wondering the best micro lense for the jewellery shoot for this device. So, which is the best micro lense for phone photography specially for the jewellery photography?

[@BandH]

Please reach out to one of our mobile experts. They would be able to recommend the best lens for your phone. Email [e-mail] with what you’re looking for.

[@igorsikora4568]

How does the autofocus of a G 105 macro lens work through an adapter with Z cameras?

[@BandH]

Please e-mail us: [e-mail] >Mark

[@Vashts582]

It's an electronic adapter so the auto on the Nikon 105 G works no problem. All these photos are manual focus though.

[@johribazaaronline4149]

I need in white background and no blur behined.

[@papyrus105]

Can we done this job with mobile camera ? ..8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1/3.6" sensor size, 1.22 µm pixel size, 1440p at 30fps. OR 16 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera(3.1" sensor size)..... if it is not not recommendable. then please advise us. thanks

[@BandH]

While it may be possible to use a smartphone, most built-in lenses on smartphone cameras are not ideal for macro photography usage. As such, you would typically need an adapter lens to connect to your smartphone for macro photography usage needs. As which option may work would depend on the brand/model smartphone you own, I would recommend contacting us via e-mail at *askbh {at} bhphoto {dot} com* with your inquiry and the brand/model of your smartphone, and we may assist you with optional accessories that may work for your usage needs.

[@davidabarak]

My first guess would have been... a ring light... Okay, sorry. I'll go home now.

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

where to get that black surface thing?

[@BandH]

We offer the Glide Gear ACY100 Reflective Acrylic Photography Boards (White / Black, 14 x 14"), BH # GLACY100 which is similar to what is used in this video. bhpho.to/34w1lH6

[@Hsinkuang]

Earrings fashion shooting Please

[@tommasolattuada2618]

Where can i find the reflective background used for the photos with pc?

[@BandH]

You can find different Reflector Boards right on our website here: bhpho.to/494Yh2M

[@tommasolattuada2618]

@@BandH thank you so much!

[@KrishnaKumar-ky3es]

What are the best Cameras for jewellery photography in minimum and maximum budgets?

[@BandH]

Please reach out to one of photo experts. Let them know what you're looking for in a camera and they would be able to recommend the best equipment for what you need. You can email [e-mail] or call 800-606-6969

[@harishqumar]

I loved the video , but have a question that On 1:22 the camera is on f/20 then why the ring isn't fully focused ??

[@geko9425]

Because the depth of field is dependent on focal length, aperture and the distance between the camera Sensor and the object. Focal length here is 105mm at f22. For example ig you are 30 centimeters away from the ring your depth of field is just 7mm !!!

[@djphotography8532]

What is that led light array?

[@BandH]

The LED array shown in the video would be some basic LED string lights for home use, which are being used to create an interesting effect in this case.

[@darkgreenkid296]

the difussion is white paper?

[@BandH]

it's not paper, it is polypropylene material.

[@albanfusha4814]

I want to know what is that item is like a gum to catch the ring can u writte me in min 2:20 please replay

[@BandH]

That product would be Bard's Tacky Wax 1 oz (28.3g) , B&H # BATW1O, which is used to hold jewelry or other products in place when photographing them. bhpho.to/2ZxqrTN

[@VisualMann]

Whats that gum fun tank and dental ??? Can’t understand that word

[@KickerHandle]

how do you hide the blemishes of the gem?

[@BandH]

Gentle editing should take care of the blemishes. >Mark

[@bigkinggg]

Almost all pictures was retouched. A speacially diamonds and they didnt tell about retouching part. Not honest video...

[@shawnie2027]

I thought it was very nicely explained and honest. It’s too bad that you had nothing more positive to add to the whole experience 🤷‍♀️maybe next time? Or maybe you could just go make your own video and show the world your marvelous talent? I’m sure everyone would love to see what you can do.👍☺️just sayin

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