Photographing My Jewelry: Why Color Accuracy Matters So Much to Me

When you shop for jewelry online, the photos are everything. They’re your first look at the textures, metals, stones, and finishes — and they need to be honest.

That’s why I’m pretty particular about how I photograph every single piece.

My “photo studio” is actually my dining room, transformed into a little creative corner with tripods, softboxes, reflectors, and a big sliding glass door that pours in natural light. On bright days, that natural light does most of the work for me. I’ll even pull my studio lights back so the light feels softer and more true-to-life.

Color accuracy is especially important. If the photo doesn’t look exactly like the real piece, I don’t just guess. I place the jewelry right beside me while I edit and adjust until the image matches the piece sitting on the table — as close to identical as I can possibly make it.

And no — I don’t use AI photo editing. I want my photos to show my work, my lighting, and the real character of the piece you’ll receive. Every listing you see was photographed by me, right here at home.

When your jewelry arrives, my hope is that you open the box and think:

“Yes — this is exactly what I expected… maybe even better.”

Handmade work deserves that kind of honesty.

Thanks for being here and caring about the process as much as I do. 🌿