Comments on: New Look Book Jewelry Photos

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:57:33 +0000

Hi Joey !
Thank you very much for the compliments. I will let you know when my next outdoor shoot will be.
To answer your question I achieve my colors and tones with just my lighting and using quality lenses. I never use any filters on my glass, you never wanna put more glass over an already great lens with great quality glass UNLESS you are using a polarizing filter.
I wouldn’t use a polarizing filter when you are shooting in the studio. A polarizing filter is effective when used outdoors for deepening colors like a blue sky, green grass and for getting rid of glare from windows etc.
Now, what you have to remember is that if you are using cheap inexpensive lenses, you are not going to get good color and contrast and sharpness like you would if you use a more expensive lens. Just like any gear in this business it’s safe to say the more expensive the piece of equipment is the better quality it is. I use prime fast lenses that are not cheap. I would have to say that in conjunction with good lighting will result in nice colors and tones.
Thank you Joey !

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:11:08 +0000

Thank you Leani ! You are very welcome. Stop by any time and ask or comment.

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:10:07 +0000

Hi Jenna !

Thank you so much for your kind words.

By: Joey

Joey — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:57:04 +0000

Excellent & as usual, a very informative post again Jason. Thanks for sharing.
The pictures look great as always. I am in fact waiting for your next outdoor shoot; the way you use the sun & the setting has always been awesome. (even the night outdoors are the best I have come across so far) So do let me know when you do one.

Also I have a question Jason, I see that your images are always very well lit with the uniform ‘glossy magazine look’ in the colors & tone, just like the 2 above.
Do you do this just with the lighting or have you ever used any kind of filters as well to achieve this?
A friend of mine suggested a polarizing filter, but I though of taking some ‘pro’ opinion on the accessory.

By: leani holmes

leani holmes — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:19:15 +0000

I love your blog! Thanks for sharing so much!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:11:18 +0000

Thanks for this Jason, I always learn something new from your posts. Lovely shots!

By: Jason Christopher

Jason Christopher — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:29:34 +0000

Yep, remember that ?
You’ve got to plan, at the very least make an outline just as an author does before he writes the novel. When you go into production if other ideas come up then you try them out. The good thing is you always have your plan to refer back to.
Thanx for the compliment buddy !

By: Dan Shaw

Dan Shaw — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:17:24 +0000

Jason,

I remember you talking about this shoot while you were visiting in Nashville. Nice to see some of the finished product while hearing part of the planning. True professionals make a plan and know how to deviate when needed. You are a true pro Jason.