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Using Polarized Light in Jewelry Photography:<\/h1>\n

Research and Results<\/p>\n

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This is my experience with polarized light in jewelry photography. First impressions, first results.<\/p>\n

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Before and After examples.<\/span>
Before – is where polarizer was not blocking the light, After – when it was.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\nTo be considered:<\/strong>
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I am not 100% sure that the After is good enough, as many little gemstones look too dark, which is not good.<\/p>\n

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\nTo be considered:<\/strong>
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Despite the odd look of the ring, polarized light works the best here, eliminating the huge spot from the diffuser on the metal surface.<\/p>\n

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\nTo be considered:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The gemstones are too dark after I cut off the polarized light. The polarized diffuser can be larger, creating more internal sparkles on gemstones.<\/p>\n

Plus, it is cool to be able to manipulate with the reflection from the top diffuser on a glossy black surface with the CPL filter.<\/p>\n

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