Canon 450D // Shooting Jewelry

[ken450d]

I have been notified this is the correct forum for this topic.

I am wanting suggestions on how to best photograph jewelry like necklaces, rings, and the like. I have a Canon 450D with the standard 55mm lens as well as a
Canon 75-250 mm IS lens.

I cannot afford a macro lens so I will have to make due with what I have. I am looking for suggestions on a basic, proper lighting setup as well as suggestions
on how I might use Photoshop with the finished images.

Thank You,

Ken450D

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[Bitter Jeweler]

Amazon.com: Light Science and Magic, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting Geared towards Product Photography

[Overread]

This kind of photography is all about the lighting - product work the strongest feature is going to be having good, clear and controlled lighting to best show the product. Lighting gear also does not have to be expensive - a reflector can be just white paper; a blocker just a sheet of black paper. The above book goes into far more detail than you'll get in a forum post and would be well worth the investment for giving you a good grounding in the lighting principles and setups.

[ken450d]

I will check out the book. Also, I am glad to know that I can do basic lighting without huge expenses.

I have done a bit more research and have read that Jasco lights are a good, reliable idea for entry
level shots like mine.