HTJ necklace

[Exanimated]

Hi all,

Recently starting exploring still life / product shots.. Any tips on improving the lighting / composition / reflections?

Shot in a self made tent with 2 constant tungsten lights.

PSed on WB and sharpness.




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[sprintist]

i tink there's too much space, the heart is not given much attention. i'm not really good at this but i tink the composition can go tighter imo

[ssping83]

agree with sprintist..

[Exanimated]

Thanks for the feedback!

This is a further cropped version after your advise..

[Redsun]

hmm maybe you should try using a marco lens to go close
i mean real close

[Exanimated]

Hi Redsun, I've actually, used half an extention tube to get closer, but i didnt wanna leave out the other details like the chain as i feel it should show if its to be recognized as a necklace. There are also some details on the chain.. Only made the pendent as the focal point and the rest in bokeh.

Would a close up of just the pendent be better?

Cheers!

[Redsun]

Originally Posted by Exanimated Hi Redsun, I've actually, used half an extention tube to get closer, but i didnt wanna leave out the other details like the chain as i feel it should show if its to be recognized as a necklace. There are also some details on the chain.. Only made the pendent as the focal point and the rest in bokeh. Would a close up of just the pendent be better? Cheers!

hmm maybe you could shoot at such an angle(for eg lower angle) that the focus point is on the pendant and the chain is in the background
just a suggestion

[blackandwhite]

perhaps you can get some ideas from magazines or websites of jewelry retailer