Start your gemstone photography journey with this private 9-hour masterclass!

This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course that aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist, specifically focused on the niche of photographing gemstones. The class runs for 3 sessions of 3 hours each.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Introduction to Gem Photography

• Theory
  
  • Introduction to gem photography and its importance
  • Understanding the different types of gems and their characteristics
  • Choosing the right camera and lenses for gem photography
  • Overview of lighting techniques and equipment
• Workshop
  • Setting up the camera and lighting equipment
  • Capturing gemstones with different lighting techniques
  • Reviewing and discussing the captured images

Session 2: Composition and Post-Processing

• Theory
  • Understanding the basics of composition in gem photography
  • Tips for creating visually appealing gem photographs
  • Introduction to post-processing software and techniques
  • Basic editing techniques for gem photographs
• Workshop
  
  • Practicing composition techniques for gem photography
  • Capturing images of gemstones with various compositions
  • Reviewing and editing the captured images using post-processing software

Session 3: Advanced Techniques and Practice

• Theory
  • Advanced lighting techniques for gem photography
  • Tips for capturing the fine details of gemstones
  • Creative approaches to gem photography
  • Building a portfolio and showcasing your work
• Workshop
  
  • Experimenting with advanced lighting techniques for gem photography
  • Capturing close-up images of gemstones to highlight their fine details
  • Practicing creative approaches to gem photography
  • Reviewing and discussing the images captured throughout the workshop
  • Building a portfolio of your best gem photographs