How to Photograph Jewelry Like a Professional - Better Beaders Episode by PotomacBeads

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All you need to know about photographing jewelry like a pro is explained in Better Beaders Episode 138! Guest star Amber will give you the main pointers on starting taking pictures of your finished projects like a professional in no time. With this quick video, you'll be on the way to becoming a better beader as well as a more mature photographer to show your beading creations off to the world!
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Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
----Contents of this video------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Part 1
02:41 - Part 2
09:40 - Outro

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@BabySquirrelBeading 3 жыл бұрын

I use a large landscape sketchbook that is black. I can set it on top of my bead tray so I don't have to clear off my desk. A few simple steps in Windows photo editor and I have stunning photos. Thank you for these excellent better header videos.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!. Thanks for watching :)

@sarajanehaven 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip about the floor samples. I struggle with too much reflection. I can never seem to get the lighting angle right. One other tip is to get an inexpensive tripod to totally eliminate shake.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!. Thanks for watching :)

@donnahoefler2748 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amber for your inspiration and information on photo taking of our pieces. Love the photos you take to show us the pieces.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@virginiagaviati2643 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I have also photographed in my open bathtub with lots of natural light:)

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Your bathtub (if it's white) will act as a giant reflector and bounce all that beautiful natural light around for a more even (and nicely diffused) light! ~Amber

@elizabethbrowningfox1406 3 жыл бұрын

After the dark, rainy winter days, I'm really wanting a light box! This has been great. Thank you.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lyzhavens1335 3 жыл бұрын

I love the light box...but definitely still learning! The photo on person tip was a great tip! Thank you!

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!. Thanks for watching :)

@jenniferswinford88 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you so much!

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@silvergypsylady 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful 🙂 Thank you.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!. Thanks for watching :)

@diamondsandthings 3 жыл бұрын

My Samsung isn't as easy as the IPhone. Wish I had one.

@rebeccafionacornel6558 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for that tips....... :-)

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@RayBMore. 3 жыл бұрын

I brought a light box and still have trouble with the pictures I think it's my cheap phone. Guess it's time to upgrade because I love the picture you took from the iphone. I will update after I get a new phone. Tysm for sharing I love your pictures Amber.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, let us know. Thanks for watching :)

@cindymoats8518 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please, more information needed on how to take pictures of your jewelry.

@susanpicken6874 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your tips. They are very helpful and I plan on definitely implementing them. 😍 Photographer told me to take outside on a cloudy day. I’ve tried some photos using his tips- but they don’t always come out.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Outside on a cloudy day acts as a natural light box/diffuser and is excellent advice. :) If you don't get what you like in the first photo, try, try again!

@shelleybraham 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes please....write a blog.

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

I started it when I was thinking about this Better Beader episode....now just have to find the time to finish it :) ~Amber

@shelleybraham 3 жыл бұрын

@@Potomacbeadco Understandable. You take beautiful photos.

@barbra429 Ай бұрын

My bracelets won't lay round, they always look crooked on the photo, any tips anyone please?

@karina6231 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this information will definitely help!! Where do I find the pattern to the earrings you're wearing? They are lovely

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

They are just one long bead. It was in grab bags. So just simple beaded earrings.

@houghtonred 3 жыл бұрын

My photos are awful, when I try to be artistic it looks like a 2 year old has done it. I use my light box for most things now, the pieces that won't fit it it's pot luck now they turn out. 😁

@carolribar897 3 жыл бұрын

When taking photos of jewelry, I have to really work hard to avoid shadows in the picture. Do you have any helpful hints for avoiding shadows?

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Lighting, lighting, lighting! A nice even light will eliminate unwanted shadows. If you are photographing next to a window with harsh afternoon sunlight, either move to a Northern facing window or try taping a piece of waxed paper or thin translucent paper to the window to diffuse the light. ~Amber

@KsCraftsnJewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Where is that light box?

@KsCraftsnJewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Found it!

@HollyInOccitanieFrance 3 жыл бұрын

My biggest challenge is photographing shiny pieces (especially galvanized beads & crystals). What are your best tips?

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

When photographing highly reflective items, it is best to completely tent the project and photograph through a slit between 2 pieces of white fabric or paper (white to reflect the light back at your creation). ~Amber

@ramonahansraj6587 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...for this....the probelm I have is my colors dont show up....like indigo blue looks black...I use my tablet and my phone....so my probelm is getting the color of the actual color of the beads or jewelry ....dark amethyst....looks black in photos and the light amethyst does not come out as it shud also.....wish cud get some help with that.....I light above and around no widows...

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

That is a definite struggle and I use photoshop to lighten problem areas. However, if you are shooting a dark amethyst crystal or gemstone (something transparent or translucent), try adding a little bit of light from the back or reflecting light back through the crystal or gemstone.~Amber

@ramonahansraj6587 3 жыл бұрын

@@Potomacbeadco thank you so much Amber..for your quick response....I will try and let you know...thanks so much again

@HollyInOccitanieFrance 3 жыл бұрын

What's the item number (Potomac.eu) for the portable light box?

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

Portable light box is not yet available in EU site.

@shelleywebb2542 3 жыл бұрын

So whites the best for the background

@Potomacbeadco 3 жыл бұрын

It depends are what look you are going for. Mostly I shoot on white because I want to highlight the project or the beads and not have a distracting background on the website. But I do like dark blues, rusted metal, wood, and my trusty floor samples :) ~Amber

@shelleywebb2542 3 жыл бұрын