First Try Gem Photo

[xlent]

First Try photographing a stone. This is a diamond. Any suggestions or tips on better photography?

 

[LostSapphire]

Good pic! It''s hard, isn''t it?

Here''s a link to a section in the Show Me The Ring (SMTR) section. Lots of tips in here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-to-take-good-photos-of-your-diamonds.102989/

LS

 

[chrono]

Not bad at all. The tip link LS provided is excellent and a must read.

 

[xlent]

Lost Sapphire
Your photos are beautiful! I admire them very much, especially the one with the sapphire in the snow. I read the tips but the primary problem I am seeing now that the photo posted is what I think is called "diffused lighting." The lighting is harsh toward the bottom of the stone, the pave is unlit under the stone and the light is uneven on the prongs. Getting the light into every nook and cranny..that is the challenge..
Chrono..Your photos are really crisp..good even lighting..I admire that suddenly ..I have a new appreciation of techniques..and the difficulty of photography shiny, sparkling objects

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 2/19/2010 10:14:37 PM
Author: xlent
Lost Sapphire
Your photos are beautiful! I admire them very much, especially the one with the sapphire in the snow. I read the tips but the primary problem I am seeing now that the photo posted is what I think is called 'diffused lighting.' The lighting is harsh toward the bottom of the stone, the pave is unlit under the stone and the light is uneven on the prongs. Getting the light into every nook and cranny..that is the challenge..
Chrono..Your photos are really crisp..good even lighting..I admire that suddenly ..I have a new appreciation of techniques..and the difficulty of photography shiny sparking objects

Thank you Xlent.
There are so many amazing photographers here on PS. If I've learned anything, is to take LOTS AND LOTS of photos. The sapphire in the snow photo was one of over 100 that I took on a bright sunny day. It is really hard to get it right!

I think diamonds are a bit easier. Just keep practicing!

LS

 

[chrono]

Date: 2/19/2010 10:27:27 PM
Author: LostSapphire
Thank you Xlent.
There are so many amazing photographers here on PS. If I''ve learned anything, is to take LOTS AND LOTS of photos. The sapphire in the snow photo was one of over 100 that I took on a bright sunny day. It is really hard to get it right!

I think diamonds are a bit easier. Just keep practicing!

LS

Ditto. And thank you Xlent. Cellentani takes the most amazing coloured stone pictures that rivals a professionals. And I agree that diamonds are easier to photograph as well.

 

[marcy]

Good job on your first photo. The tips are great and it''s good to just keep trying different lighting and settings on your camera.

 

[Barrett]

camera and lighting like the others said..if you can nail one of the other you are halfway there

 

[xlent]

OK..On another thread..I hesitated to name a jeweler without his permission but I asked and he said yes..So I will post it here for anyone who was chatting on the other thread..
The name of the jeweler is Mark Sherwood, Sherwood Jewelers in Cottonwood AZ
Town Jeweler, making and selling jewelry to his friends and neighbors for many years. Excellent workmanship and Absolute Honesty..