My jewelry shoot

[pepgirlz]

My sis and I sell our jewelry we make on a web site and I took these shots using a light tent I made from PVC pipe and cloth. I had 3 lights {house hold} set up, one on either side and one in the back.I also used my flash off camera. I would love to know how I could make these better. Thanks Jean
Camera Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 55 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash On, Fired
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[dandellion]

Lovely composition. And nice depth of field, as the closes pearls are nicely blurred.

Why not using the tripod and lowering the ISO?

Also, maybe a half (or even a full) stop lower would give nicer colors, I miss a bit more saturated blue here.

[dee-dubbah-yew]

I am at exactly the same place you are. My husband and I are enthusiastic silversmiths and have to start selling to justify our expensive hobby. I am so dissatisfied with the photos I've taken so far and I know lighting is the issue. A less than professional looking photo is not going to do the trick. Very best luck to you with your jewelry sales!