LUXURY JEWERLY PHOTOGRAPHY - SHOOTING
ONLINE COURSE
About the Course
This course covers everything you need to know about shooting luxury jewelry, from lighting setups for large gemstone jewelry pieces to glossy metal jewelry and everything in between.
By using the proper equipment along with correct lighting techniques, you will be able to create stunning images of high-quality jewelry for both still and motion shots.
This course is for you if...
You have struggled with jewelry photography .
You thought you needed expensive equipment to achieve high-end results
You never considered adding product video to your portfolio.
Imagine you could...
Add eye-catching jewelry images to your portfolio
Confidently expand your business offerings for jewelry clients.
Take your own stunning jewelry still photographs and video as a jewelry maker
Alex will teach you how to take images like this in this course
Course Curriculum
Course includes 8 video lessons
INTRODUCTION
Alex Koloskov will go over the techniques he uses to create those luxury jewelry images and videos you see in high-end commercial advertising.
In this introductory lesson, Alex discusses the effects of reflection on glossy jewelry. He presents choices of materials for the table used to shoot the images and the effects of using them. He also shares his thoughts on what camera, lens, tripod, diffusion material, stands, and strobe choices work best. The lesson covers methods of subject placement and how to use a cone diffuser. After completing this lesson, you will be able to shoot a simple precious metal ring on any color background and be ready to move forward to more complex jewelry shooting.
In this video Alex provides the steps taken in live time to capture an amethyst stone with surrounding yellow diamonds set in a precious metal ring. Light placement, equipment, camera angles and diffusion placements are shown and investigated.
Alex shoots an emerald ring mounted with surrounding stones and set in precious metal. The stones’ properties of light reflection and refraction create a different set of challenges to capture and Alex employs different techniques to generate the desired end results.
In Part 2 of the green ring lesson, Alex wraps up shooting the emerald ring.
This lesson features Alex capturing a white pearl mounted in a ring. He uses the cone diffusion method to obtain he best results from the spherical shaped object that reflects everything surrounding it. Again, Alex demonstrates methods to overcome various unwanted effects in real time.
In this lesson, Alex shows how to mount post-backed earrings to obtain a desired placement of a pair of gem set earrings. He demonstrates ways to place the lights and how to overcome unwanted results. Alex also discusses the potential of compositing shots to achieve the desired results and demonstrates shooting a single earring and then compositing a copy as the second to create a pair.
Alex demonstrates the process of using constant lighting and a motorized turn table to create a video of a gem set bracelet. He explains the pros and cons of different types of constant light and shows how to place diffusion and reflection materials to achieve the best results. The lesson wraps up with a discussion on the uses of and needs for video in product photography.
Alex creates a turn table video of the amethyst ring shown earlier to explore ways to capture this type of jewlery. Alex shows how to place diffusion and reflection surfaces and what lights he uses to get the best results.
DURATION
5 hours, 48 minutes
LEVEL
Advanced-Professional
TYPE
Work-based Lessons
⭐⭐⭐ PROFESSIONAL SERIES
Luxury Jewelry
Photography - Shooting
One-time purchase
Best for long-term access, more DIY approach
$175
One-time payment
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Weekly Q&A
24/7 Email Support
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FAQ
Is there a way to ask an instructor a question/to show work and get a feedback?
Yes, you can ask an instructor, as well as get a feedback on your work. We have a support forum for this course where you can ask questions, get answers, and feedback from your instructor.
How do I access the course materials?
You will have 24/7 access to course videos, forums, and reviews on the Photigy.com website. It is optimized for mobile as well, and we stream from the worldwide cloud to ensure a worry-free learning experience.
How long will I have access to this course?
You’ll have lifelong access to the course. There is no limitation on this.
How I can ask questions of the instructor?
All course students have access to a private forum dedicated to support. This is the place where Photigy instructors answer students’ questions, and students can share their own experiences and solutions.
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