TableTop Studio is teaming up with world

TableTopStudio teams up with world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography for a special two-day workshop devoted to jewelry photography. The next jewelry photography workshop will be held on July 12th & 13th at the Brooks Institute of Photography facilities located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.

July 12 & 13th 2008
Saturday and Sunday, 9AM to 5PM
$375
Instructor - Scott Miles
Brooks Institute of Photography

This is a unique opportunity to receive hands-on instruction in the art of jewelry photography. The workshop will focus on using a digital camera to create professional looking images of various types of jewelry. As you have probably discovered, jewelry can be more challenging than other types of product photography. So the workshop will look at how to deal with glare on shiny surfaces, supporting the subject, and controlling focus.

Among the topics to be covered:

Creating the “Tiffany Effect”
Eliminating glare while keeping the shine
Special lighting for faceted stones
Dramatic reflections made simple with “Black Ice”
Supporting subjects with “invisible” wire

Photo: Brooks Photography Institute classroom

We will see what the workshop participants are most interested in covering at the beginning of the session and concentrate on those. Participants are encouraged to bring some of their own pieces to be used as possible subjects in the workshop. All lighting equipment will be provided, but it is advisable to bring your own camera and tripod.

The workshop will use simple setups with inexpensive lighting equipment.

We should be able to shoot at least six of the following types of jewelry:

Diamond jewelry (a diamond engagement ring would be a good subject)
Beads (Beads are very big right now and many of them are quite nice)
Sterling silver (either plain or with opaque stones like turquoise)
Watches
Pearls
Rhinestone/Swarovski glass jewelry
Loose gemstones
Colored gemstone jewelry (sapphire, emerald, amethyst, etc)

Participation is limited so register as soon as possible. Please email suzanne@tabletopstudio.com if you have questions after visiting the Brooks registration site.

For more information, please visit Brooks Weekend Workshops

There are many other hotel choices in Santa Barbara; but these are a few of my own favorites...

The Franciscan Inn - room rates $125 & up - less than 3 miles of Brooks Institute
Fess Parkers Double Tree Inn - room rates $510 & up - less than 3 miles from Brooks institute
SanYsidro Ranch - room rates $595 & up - less than 3 miles from Brooks
Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara - room rates $600 & up - less than 3 miles from Brooks

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