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How I photograph jewelry on myself

For the last post in this model photography series, I’m turning my unforgiving lens on my own middle-aged self (gulp)....
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How to photograph jewelry on models: tips from the pros

Buying jewelry online has always had one major drawback: you can’t try it on. If you’re selling this way, it...
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How to shoot jewelry on a model: yourself

As jewelry models go, no one is more available than you. Ask anyone who posts jewelry regularly on Instagram. Most...
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How to photograph gems: tips from the pros

Last week, some of my favorite jewelry photographers shared their tips for how to shoot jewelry. Now let's look at one of the trickier aspects: photographing gemstones.
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How to photograph jewelry on yourself with a partner

A good model shot can mean a sale. A really good one can lead to multiple sales. Just ask Alysia Sánchez Melnikov whose Etsy shop took off after she started posting photos of herself modeling her jewelry - with some help from her husband and business partner.
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JJ Buckar ring photographed by John Parrish
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How to photograph jewelry: tips from the pros

If you deal with jewelry, you probably tried to photograph it at some point - and came away with a new appreciation for those glossy images in magazines. How do the pros do it? Three top jewelry photographers share their secrets.
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