Fun with Photography

I am always trying to improve my photography skills. Taking pictures of my jewelry has definitely proved more challenging than I had originally expected. I tried flash. Obvious fail. Too much sun. Bad shadows. Although sometimes it does give the photo an unique quality.... but that was very rare. Different backgrounds. Black felt jewelry stands... yuck. Did not do my jewelry justice!!! Lots of trial and error. Success and failure.

My newest revelations in jewelry photography....

*Early afternoon and later in the evening prove to be perfect sun times
not too sunny so that light reflects off my jewels
just enough light to showcase the beads and texture

That I have great photo backgrounds just hanging around my house
*scrapbooking paper (not busy) solids and textured paper
*rocks. of all sizes to prop up your jewelry and show the dimension
*my jewelry holder and beauty props on my dresser. I live the feel and life that my jewelry represents. The tray I keep my fragrance and body products on has had cameos in many of my pics.

Here are some examples of my recommendations...

Here I placed multiple bracelets on a rock for a general pic of what my bracelets look like



Using a rock to help prop up a charm that is center stage


Here I used gray textured card stock that is often used for scrapbooking and card making ....

I like the angle as well... it makes the charms of the earrings really pop.

This is the tray that displays my fragrances on my dresser. I use this prop particularly when I feel my earrings look better vertical.

Some other key points that you want to remember:

*When you are taking such up close pictures every and any flaw will be displayed. So make sure your work is of your utmost standards.
*Using a prop like a quarter or dime is a great way to show the size of the item to your customers
*Have fun. In addition to my usual props, I try one or two new angles or backgrounds each photo session. It is a great way to find new favorites.

Live it. Love it.
Danielle

Treasury Time

Thanks to Knme for featuring my Brushed Silver Earrings in this lovely Treasury collection.

Please click on the collection and it will bring you to the Etsy page.

Faceted Opalite Love....

I am loving the way the light catches these faceted Opalite drops. Shimmery. Goodness.

A few facts about Opalite...

It is a stone mined in Utah that comes in varying shades of purple, lavender and creamy white with swirls of yellowish-brown and pink.

By some Opalite is considered an all-around healing stone. It removes energy blocks and helps combat fatigue. It also purifies the blood and kidneys.

Live it. Love it.

Danielle

new hire...

Kona... the head of our very busy Shipping and Receiving department getting a rare moments rest on a beautiful sunny Denver day. She sure knows what it's like to live in the moment. Just hope she remembers to wear sunblock.

Fine & Sterling Silver Earrings

Every April there is a bead show in Denver that I adore.... my favorite supplier of Czech glass beads and of Thai Silver beads never disappoint....

Here are some of my new styles created with some of my wonderful finds.