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Jewellery photography, how to take jewellery photographs with simple tips and techniques

Jewellery Photography Norfolk

I have recently done another set of jewellery photographs for a local jeweller,Julia Parry-Jones. She has a very unique style of jewellery, and is always a challenge to photograph. I am currently using 2 x Elinchrom D lite 4 flash units, with a 1.5m square light cube open at the front, with a black background [...]

Simple guide to shutter speed – a basic tutorial for sharper pictures!

Slow shutter speed for movement

A simple and basic guide to shutter speed for sharper pictures! (My guide to aperture can be found here)
Shutter speed is the speed at which the camera opens the shutter (the little flap inside your camera that opens just enough to let some light through when you click) and lets the light fall on the [...]

RAW vs JPG – A brief guide

Developed from RAW

RAW vs JPG, the constant debate! This is a simple brief guide for people who are confused by the other in depth articles on why you should/shouldnt use the RAW format….
When you take a picture in JPG mode on you camera, be it your DLSR or compact the following happens:

1. The camera takes the shot [...]



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