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Any Tips on Photographing Vintage Jewelry?
Jan 11, 2013 13:32:44 #
kelleher989
Loc: near Coloma, CA
Hello from Cali! Fornia that is! My name is Karen, and I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY! I also just recently fell in LOVE with Vintage and antique Jewelry. I have been doing a lot of research on many types and have purchased a tabletop photo studio which has saved me countless hours of photographing my pieces. I am also in the process of making a nice website to show and sell them!
I am so hoping someone will have some suggestions for me on ALL OF IT. Photos. Props. Website. Selling. Buying. Just anything. I love sag advice and constructive criticism, from more experienced folks.
Hope to meet you all soon!
Take care,
Karen
I am so hoping someone will have some suggestions for me on ALL OF IT. Photos. Props. Website. Selling. Buying. Just anything. I love sag advice and constructive criticism, from more experienced folks.
Hope to meet you all soon!
Take care,
Karen
Jan 11, 2013 20:10:18 #
Dr Tare
Loc: Central California
kelleher989 wrote:
Hello from Cali! Fornia that is! My name is Kare... (show quote)
Welcome Karen, I'm just a beginner, but I'm sure you will get a lot of advise from the experts on this forum. This is a great place to ask questions and get answers.
Jan 11, 2013 20:17:52 #
Jan 12, 2013 04:03:34 #
Hello Karen and welcome to the UHH. What kind of camera and lens are you going to be using for these jewelry shots?
Jan 12, 2013 13:11:35 #
kelleher989 wrote:
Hello from Cali! Fornia that is! My name is Kare... (show quote)
Karen, first let me welcome you to the hog. Welcome.......Now, i see you are interested in shooting your vintage jewelry, ok, thats great, but until we see some of your shots, can we give you constructive advice. I am a retired advertising creative director/photographer. I would love to help you in your career, but cant until i see what you have done and the way you did it. Post soon. (also in Cali...)
Rich
Jan 13, 2013 18:15:08 #
Welcome would love to help. I am a jewelry manufacturer and designer. Let me know what you use. I will help if I can.
Jan 18, 2013 21:47:09 #
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Jan 18, 2013 23:04:09 #
Welcome to the forum Karen, I have been in the antique business for almost 50 yrs , now I am an antique. I all depends on what type of camera you have and type of Lens. A good green screen , photo box with lights , etc can streamline the process and is very inexpensive, I use a 11-16 lens f 2.8 for close up work, you can set up various lighting , so with a little practice you should do just fine, set up your own website and sell away! Just ask us here and you will get plenty of great answers. Good Luck.
Sep 4, 2013 22:36:27 #
Hi Karen !
I too am new to this forum but have been watching before joining. From what I've seen I think it is great.
I reply to you because I saw your interest in Vintage Jewelry and that happens to be my main interest. In my business I deal mainly with Estate dealers that have jewelry that needs repair or restoration. I use a Laser exclusively for this work and you can see an example of a restoration on my avatar.
That piece was commissioned in 1903 by the Czarista of Russia as a gift to the Czar as a personal gift. When it came to me the top was partially destroyed and I was able to bring it back. It is a clock and is 6" in height with the lid closed.
I really understand the attraction of old period pieces and people that also have that interest. Any time I can help you, please contact me.
Stan
I too am new to this forum but have been watching before joining. From what I've seen I think it is great.
I reply to you because I saw your interest in Vintage Jewelry and that happens to be my main interest. In my business I deal mainly with Estate dealers that have jewelry that needs repair or restoration. I use a Laser exclusively for this work and you can see an example of a restoration on my avatar.
That piece was commissioned in 1903 by the Czarista of Russia as a gift to the Czar as a personal gift. When it came to me the top was partially destroyed and I was able to bring it back. It is a clock and is 6" in height with the lid closed.
I really understand the attraction of old period pieces and people that also have that interest. Any time I can help you, please contact me.
Stan
Sep 6, 2013 14:29:54 #
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