JEWELRY PHOTOGRAPHY at home. How to take jewelry photos for Instagram and Etsy!

[@marcanthonymartinez5772]

I swear your jewelry is beautiful magic....

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Oh wow, thank you so much!! 🥰🙏

[@marcanthonymartinez5772]

Cheer to success...

[@jodyab71]

omg thankyou so much for this video. you have saved me from a month or so of anxiety. i just started making jewelry and i wanted to take pics to sell but i have yet to do so. i have no idea how to take photos so i have been scouring online to find videos to help. i havent found anything so i have be stressed to take pics.most videos have been so technical,using expensive cameras or confusing apps. i came across your videos and you have made it so simple and easy. i have so many props at home already i never thought of using. thankyou thankyou thankyou for making my day and taking pics so much easier.

[@SharitCreations]

You taught me some information I did not know about photography. Thank you!

[@SindyBugden-nc5lh]

Brilliant!! Exactly the sort of ideas I've been looking for.

[@christinavallem5669]

Thank you. Clear photography suggestions.

[@lynneholden6216]

Thank you. I appreciate it I'm not good at Photography never have been but I'll give it a try!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Honestly, these few things will tremendously improve your photos - 1. Good light (but not direct and not in the sun); 2. lense that allow bokeh effect (blurred background, some smart phones even have this option now); 3. focus on the product and limit other elements in the frame; 4. Try to use tripod or phone/camera holder to limit shaking; 5. Be creative! Experiment and don't stress too much! I sometimes go through my old photos when I first started and I remember being very hard on myself. I've realised that these photos were great! I was unnecessarily overly critical of my photos, while they were perfectly fine :)

[@naama1009]

I cant wait!! Thank you I love your channel so much!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yay!! Thank you so much lovely, I'm really happy you feel this way! ✨

[@johnmimist]

I love you so much!! I’ve learned so much from you. Your jewelry is exquisite!! I even want to talk to you privately. But I think people need to be careful using props with their jewelry. Too much clutter (which is what props can look like if not skilled), or the wrong props or amount or amount of props is a distraction. I don’t think everybody has the same skill level as far as that is concerned, so if you’re advising props, I think you should warn about that. The old expression, “ less is more” works here. Better to have beautiful lighting, clear crisp pictures, gorgeous positioning, cropping etc etc. instead of taking the time to find and position too many props. Yes I’m a jewelry maker and jewelry buyer. I guess it’s the right props that matters as well like the beautiful scissors. I love bird scissors but does it have to do with selling Jewelry?

[@tealdreams]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you for sharing this information and these tricks. Super useful, right before my shooting day! 🥰

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

oh wow, that was a perfect timing! 😀 I hope these tricks will be useful! Thank you so much for watching and have fun on your shoot!

[@FiligreebyJo]

Basia, I'm about to embark on my silver jewellery journey (I'm a fused glass artist in Devon, uk) and came across your KZbin channel this week while searching for beginner's tips in silversmithing. I'm starting a level 1 jewellery course in October in Bude Cornwall and wanted to learn some basics beforehand. You are so generous with your ideas and help (alongside being a complete natural in front of the camera!) and wanted to give a small thank you 😊. Take care, Jo Beespoke of Devon

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Jo! Thank you so so much, I really appreciate your support and I'm very happy to hear that my videos and my content can help you on your journey. I'm very excited for you to get started and I'm sure you will enjoy it a lot! Good luck my dear and have fun! 🥰

[@timprobasco9882]

Hi Again... Nice tips on taking photos. Thanks for all the great videos.. I've included another one of your tips in my studio.. (All Wires in a binder w/tarnish strips) ... Brillant!!! LOVE IT. 💕💕💕 soooo Great!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's so awesome!! Glad you like it all, thank you so much 🥰😁

[@meccaesura]

Wow that just helped my open my mind to being more creative in my approach to taking my photos. Priceless. Thank you so much.

[@MissElizabethGracie]

I’ve got a workout class at 5 but will come back to this thank you! 🤍✨

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Awesome! Thank you and enjoy your class! ❤️

[@maryleemartz3722]

Thank you so much for these tips. I struggle with my photos of my jewelry. Mainly shadows of my phone, tablet and me. Any tips on that?

[@خبيرترميمتحفوحرفيدويةمتنوعة]

أشياء جميلة جدا جدا ومميزة رااااااااااائعة هذه المعدات شكراً لك كثيرا

[@ciocori]

The hourglass looks great as a prop! Thanks for all the ideas!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You are so welcome, Elisa! I love this one too, will experiment with some photos this weekend 😍

[@niobegalipi2080]

Thank you ! I love your ideas!

[@evefavorse5939]

You are amazingly talented from your jewelry to your photos and how you bring it all together!

[@kaylajohnson4144]

Thank you! This was so helpful! Im excited to get started now!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're so welcome! Thank you ❤ and good luck!

[@ETLGypsy]

Wonderful (as always) Basia! 🙏💗 Really enjoy the Friday uploads schedule!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Perfect! Supper happy to hear that 😍 I think Fridays will work best for all of us. Thank you so much for watching Alicia! Have a great weekend ❤️

[@Lucy4n89]

Can't wait!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Me too! I'm so excited for this one, it took more time to make than I expected 😂 So I really hope you will enjoy it! :)

[@noranelbannan]

Thank you so much, this video was so helpful ❤️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Brilliant, that's the most important thing for me! Thank you so much for watching 🥰🙏

[@kathyzaagman6971]

Great tips, Basia! Photographing my jewelry is the only part of creating that is still a big challenge for me. So definately am going to use your tips the next time. Thank you so much 🙏🏻🌸

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much Kathy! I totally understand you, it can be challenging, because there's so many things to learn and remember 🙈 I still find it difficult, it's a constant learning curve! 😁 I hope my tips can help you a little, good luck dear! ❤️ And have a lovely weekend 🥰

[@Wildflorajewelry]

I love these tips! Especially those fairy lights!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Fairy lights are my favourite! So easy 🥰❤️

[@rowenatalie29]

Wow. Thanks 🙏 a lot. I’ve learned so much

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm very happy you did! Thank you lovely

[@nareshramina]

Very helpful 👍. Thankyou 😊.

[@nyshmohamed3134]

Totally in love with your work ♥️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much 😀 That's very sweet!

[@zukoinstyle]

These were very helpful. Thank you ❤️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Awesome! I'm very happy to hear that enjoyed it 😄 Thank you

[@adorableparakeets3608]

What color background is best for silver jewelry

[@eleanortu4762]

Loved your design!

[@flyingcheff]

Great Video Basia, I wish there was a "love" button as well as a "like". This and all your videos would get a "love" from me. You are very creative with your tips and techniques, and that is truly helpful and generous!

[@ThisnThatVintage]

Great tips! Enjoyed your video!TFS

[@AKKAJewelry]

Beautiful and creative tutorial! 💖💖💖

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much 🤗 Happy you enjoyed it!

[@shelleybraham]

Thanks for the tips.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're very welcome Shelly! Thank you for watching 🥰

[@elizabethsinclair4521]

Wonderful video..thank you for all your helpful hints and tips. And your jewellery is absolutely stunning 💕 x

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

oh wow, thank you Elizabeth so much! 💕 I'm glad it was helpful, means a lot! xx

[@nicolebooth7928]

Beautiful photos! What camera and lens do you use?

[@itslexitracy]

Where did you get the hexagon jewelry display?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I found it at a local ceramic/tile shop, they were selling samples for a very low price and these samples are great for displays :)

[@yana_kaechka_mandalas]

Basia, thank you very much for this video🙏😁 it's super helpful and very cute)) making interesting photo of my art was big challenge for me. But I practice continuously))) if I have chance -my best way is to make shooting in the nature (forest , sea or park). But you gave me good ideas, thank you. Could you tell me how do you make sparkles on the background? Is it lighter gangland or effect when you editing photos?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you sweetheart! 💖 I used simple fairy lights to get that effect :) These ones were just a copper wire a little lights, but the bigger ones will work too :)

[@safeharbour5851]

this is extremely helpful!! thank you !

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Lady Stardust, yet another great video. I loved the overload of tools, less is more. Did you see on my comment the other day about using your own body to show off the jewellery to it's best effect, people can more easelly see how it might look on them. Your hand yes but also neck, ears & fingers etc. Yes you may need a photographer to take the final shot, or use a model. I've seen a manaquin head fully made up used with the make up colour changed to match the colour of the jewellery, do that on a live model too. Once you've set the style of your jewellery don't do to radical a change. Don't go from 'Country House' to 'Disco' Stay safe...Steve xx...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Steve! Oh no, I haven'r seen your comment! Will have to go find it and check it out :) But yes, I completely agree, that the best way to show off the jewellery is to simply put it on a model! 😃 The problem is, it's so hard to take the photos of yourself 😂 I might need some help with this. Hopefully over the Summer my sister can help me :) Thank you, take care xx

[@stephencoster9532]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Hiya, could a certain Polish gentelman of your aquaintance not help you? You set up the shot with the camera focused on him then you step in & he takes the shot or you do by remote. I can't remember how to spell his name, I never can, spelling again...Can you feed the camera via the computer so you can see the shot while setting up & check focus etc? As always stay safe you two...Steve xx...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Jarek 😁 Yes, that's true! But sometimes I need to shoot during the day, when there's light, and he's working, so that's not the best. Will try during the weekend, and I will also experiment with setting up a shot via Bluetooth with the new camera (omg, technology these days 🥺😂). Some days I just don't want to photograph myself though 😁

[@stephencoster9532]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing experimentation as I recall is the key. They used to say bracket your shots, change the 'f' number & shutter speed, keep the relationship between the two correct for the exposure but turn one up & the other down & shoot. This was in the days when only profesionals had polaroid backs to their cameras & could see the results, we had to wait for the prints to come back from the prossesing house. Now with digital... Look on the largest screen you can to check all is in focus & nothing looks strange. The classic is a tree growing out of someones head. Not likely in this class of work this is close up, but watch out for strange shadoes & reflections. Enough of the lecture Basia, I looked at your shop page the other day, no strange reflections anywhere... But may I say the photos were all the same, a piece of beautiful original jewellery laid on a flat surface with something around it. Sorry but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind... Stay safe...Stave...

[@isiivivanco]

Thank you so much for these tips! Very helpful

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@helenchilcott6024]

Great ideas. I struggle photographing jewellery, even with my light box. Hardest is bracelets. Oh, and I LOVE your pendant with sleeping cat and amethyst. Your designs are simply gorgeous!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much Helen! That's very sweet and I appreciate you watching my video ❤️ I hope it helps! :)

[@shafiqakbar5551]

Amazing thank you

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

I had a professional photographer who was once my neighbor and she came over one day and showed me how to do photography but I could never take a photo like her she would shoot just a single blossom of a rose bush if I tried that all I can get is a very fuzzy photo. Thanks for helping us not that aren't that gifted.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Marty! I think most of the time it's not just being gifted, but the practice and gear. Her being a photographer, she already had years of practice and I'm sure she was using a very good, professional camera too :) So don't be too hard on yourself, it's impossible to be good at everything in life! We only have so much time in a day! I'm glad you found this video helpful 🙏😍

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

Don't be hard on yourself. Your tools and experience will determine your outcome. Practice practice practice

[@nikkispadavecchia4199]

You inspire me!!!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Nikki!

[@gemstonesagate]

Wow super👍Very good job 👏👏

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Fab, thank you lots!

[@JayDub_143]

Your always amazingly helpful and this couldnt come at a more needed time as I am finally getting ready to take the plunge and open my first online shop. Thank you Basia you have taught me so much along my journey and your always such a beautiful inspiration! Hugs

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment! ❤️🥰 Good luck with your shop and have fun taking photos 😊 Best wishes, I'm sure it will go well! ❤️

[@korneliajewelry]

Great ideas Basia! I really really want to improve my photo's, so this was very helpfull. x

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much Karolien! I'm really happy you enjoyed watching it 🙏

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Karolien, use your body as the model or a friend, as much as you can, photos look best with a human model & get your husband to take the shot of you. Keep the shot as clean, un-cluttered, & simple as possible. Try not to have other jewellery in the frame, even wedding rings, they distract from your work. Try to have the item near the middle of the frame, eyes tend to go there first if there is something light in colour standing out from a darker background. A neckless against a mid to dark coloured high neck top. I could almost write a short book on this I've read so many books plus my work doing lighting in film & TV. Stay safe...Steve...

[@korneliajewelry]

@@stephencoster9532 Thanks 👍🏻☺️

[@Susanarylander]

Excellent, thanks!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@leannerae]

Hi! Thank you for this video! Do you shoot your photos in JPEG or RAW?

[@carolinainacio9279]

Amazinggg, so usefull

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm very happy you think so Carolina! Glad you enjoyed watching 🥰❤️

[@francrohare1753]

So useful! Thank you for this. May I ask what camera lens yoy usually use for your jewellery photos?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's wonderful, Fran! So happy you like it 🥰 Thank you 🙏 I shoot mostly with my Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Canon EF 50mm 1.8 lens (edit-typo)

[@TarotForYou-vt6ns]

What kind of camera are you using? Your videos are amazing

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm using Canon Rebel T6S and Sony

[@Lucy4n89]

Amazing!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

perfect! Thank you so much 😍

[@nohana2003]

I'm on the hunt for an art deco jewelry box to show off my jewelry; Unfortunately those are very expensive and the cheap ones are often too damaged;

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I know what you mean, sometimes the best option is the original, real deal, but it comes with the cost... I hope you will be able to find a nice one that will be perfect for your photos! Good luck

[@KevMo7dfo]

Awesome

[@marialebreton3524]

Your work is superb and so inspiring! I learned so much thanks to your channel ! I have a question, what do you do with the scraps after cutting a silver plate?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it a lot! I collect the crap to send it to the company and have it recycled :)

[@marialebreton3524]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thank you so much for the answer ! I will try to find a company that does this in France 🙂

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@Nionearth]

I have a personal request for you, if you let me..Do you follow the trail of the witches? I don't remember if I have already asked you too, but I often see pagan and witch-themed jewelry that you have made, so I'm curious, because in reality I am too.😊

[@pahanjayasooriya2513]

Hey can you make a video how you made your website

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I haven't made it, I'm using Shopify :)

[@veenaxettigar]

Thxx

[@monanowlin6859]

Can you help me with the order of the fine jewelry that you got the fine Crystal

[@carylfontaine3640]

Thanku ♡

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You are most welcome! 🥰❤️

[@alchemyjulez4843]

Hi hun. I notice my cell phone takes better picture then my cannon. Which phone would you recommend take the best photos? Currently I have Samsung note 9 looking into purchasing another phone.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm afraid I won't be able to help with this one, sorry! I always used my Canon for photos, rarely the smartphone. KZbin definitely has tons of videos on that, hope you'll find something useful! Good luck 🥰

[@sabafashiontv9528]

Hello...wait desperately for your video

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you 😁

[@Devilishka7]

It might sound funny, cuz I can take professional looking photos, sharp and looking like on jewelry shop websites or catalogs. But it uses plain background, black, white, red, grey, nothing fancy, just focusing on jewelry to stand out. But when it comes to Instagram pictures and using composition with household items, I feel I'm not that creative to come up with any ideas 😂 But in my eyes, people rather buy products that were photographed in natural light, lifestyle props, rather than overly professional looking that may make them feel like it won't look the same when they do buy it, so my sales have been pretty poor.

[@glimmerista1830]

Could you try making jwellery video plz 😊

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

What do you mean? 😀

[@glimmerista1830]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I mean like you have made the video about capturing images of jwellery ..would like to see a video instead of still images .Like the way we see in advertisements .. 😊😊

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@glimmerista1830 ah, sure! Check out my channel, there's many videos like this! :)