1. Set the flash main light.

We use a soft lampshade to set the main flash on the boom leg. Then add the battery box and wireless drive device.

Then we set the light from the top of the subject, and the light hits from top to bottom.

After setting the main light, adjust the aperture slightly and check the exposure index with the exposure meter. The table shows 1/60 @ f/8.0, and we set the camera accordingly. Then we set the camera position by moving the tripod, set the best angle of the lens by moving the tripod, and finally took the first photo.

The results of our shooting show that we need to move the main light forward a little, so that part of the light hits the front of the ring.

We adjusted the main light and repositioned the ring.

After that, we checked the lighting with an exposure meter, got the same index, and started the second shooting.

Move the lamp 3-4 inches.

The result of shooting shows the lightness needed to hit the hoop. The metallic color looks good, the highlights are clear and the outline is good. Now we need to do some work on the stone, because we want to see the carved surface of the stone to make the color of sapphire look more vivid.

Use spotlights

We use some spotlights to illuminate the stone, add luster and make it look more vivid.

We choose Dedo 150w spotlight tungsten lamp as the lighting system. We used three sets of lights and colored paper.

We put a lamp on the left side of the camera at a 90-degree angle, focusing on the ring. In order to correct the color of light, we added a blue color filter to the filter paper clip of Deduo lamp holder.

We check the lighting effect from the viewfinder, and our assistant helps us to make some fine adjustments to the lighting. At the same time, adjust the position of the ring so that there are more stones on both sides. It looks good. Let's start a new shoot.

The results show that the details of the gem have been greatly improved, and some luster can be seen on the right side of the ring. Now, the props we choose also fully show its texture.

To add the same effect to the left side of the ring, we placed a second Dedo spotlight on the right side. The difference is that we put this Dedo lamp holder on the DL bracket, so let's put the lamp closer.

When I looked through the viewfinder, our assistant made the final adjustment to the lights. Then we started shooting again.

Now we are very close to the photos worth looking forward to. The second light is used to illuminate the right side of the ring. Finally, we use a 12 inch LiteDisc to reflect some light to the main body, further brightening the metallic luster in front of the ring.

It's time for us to take the most beautiful photos.