| If you are an online jewelry seller, it is imperative | | | | Now you have to get the lighting right. Consider |
| that you have good quality photographs of your | | | | purchasing some inexpensive table lamps from |
| pieces. As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a | | | | your local department store to add lighting that |
| thousand words" and for jewelry this is very true. | | | | you can set up on a table and move around to |
| Just think for a moment of the process you | | | | get the angle just right. |
| follow when buying your wholesale jewelry. You | | | | The next important element of taking a good |
| look at it, you touch it, you hold it in your hand, | | | | photo is having your jewelry displayed on a good |
| and you may even try it on before you decide | | | | background. A really inexpensive way to find a |
| whether or not to buy that piece to add to your | | | | variety of backgrounds for your jewelry photos is |
| inventory. Now think of your online customer. The | | | | to use scrapbooking paper. It comes in an |
| only thing they can do is look at a photo. That | | | | amazing variety of colors and textures. Simply |
| photo and your description is all they have to | | | | place your piece on the paper to create an |
| base a buying decision upon. You as the seller, | | | | interesting and complimentary background. |
| have to make that photo count! Here are a few | | | | Another interesting way to photograph jewelry |
| tips on taking great jewelry photos. | | | | pieces is on a model. Ask a friend or family |
| One simple and quick way to create effective | | | | member to wear the piece for you while you |
| photos if you're not very comfortable with | | | | take the picture. This can be a really good way to |
| cameras is to use a scanner. While photos | | | | show the size and appeal of a piece. Just |
| created this way are only two dimensional, they | | | | remember to keep the shot simple with the |
| can be very dramatic. Earrings, necklaces and any | | | | focus on one piece at a time, and make sure |
| piece that can be laid flat on the glass can be shot | | | | you're models are smiling! |
| in this manner. It won't work well for items such | | | | The final step in creating your effective photos is |
| as rings where the piece is best photographed in | | | | to know how to best edit them for display on the |
| an upright position to allow for a three dimensional | | | | computer. There are many photo editing |
| shot. | | | | programs available in a wide range of prices and |
| Items such as rings, bangles and some earrings | | | | capabilities. Invest in one that suits your needs |
| are better photographed with a digital camera. | | | | and skill level. |
| Purchase a camera that you feel comfortable | | | | Now you are well on your way to creating great |
| with and that has a macro lens setting to allow | | | | photographs for selling your wholesale jewelry |
| for close up shots. | | | | online. |