Basic Photography for Jewelers

Overview

Great jewelry deserves photos that do it justice. Learn how to photograph your own pieces at a level you can feel confident using for your portfolio, your website, or social media. Whether you're shooting on a smartphone or a proper camera, through simple tips and tricks you'll learn how to position, light, capture, and edit your work. You'll explore how different setups and equipment open creative and commercial possibilities, and get a brief look at concept and reference as a way of sharpening what you're trying to say about a piece. Throughout the two session workshop the emphasis stays practical: you'll learn to recreate simple, effective scenarios using what you already have on hand, so you can keep shooting well after the workshop ends, in the studio or at home.

David Sierra is a New York–based photographer from Colombia whose work blends color, movement, and light to capture human beauty. Inspired by rich biodiversity, vibrant cultures, and a life shaped by travel, his images feel bold, expressive, and alive. Working across fashion, editorials, campaigns, and film, David uses fashion, design, and space to empower his subjects and create visually striking stories with a strong sense of identity.

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