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Beyond the Basics: Jewelry Photography, Editing, and Retouching
This intermediate workshop is designed for jewelers who want to move beyond the basics and create more polished, professional images of their work. Students will learn how to make stronger original captures through refined lighting, tethered shooting, camera position, and image planning. We will focus on professional editing in Lightroom and Photoshop, including cleanup, tonal refinement, and combining multiple captures with different lighting to create a final polished image suitable for jury submissions, websites, portfolios, and marketing. Between sessions, students will photograph their own jewelry as homework using the techniques covered in class. The second session will be structures as a Q&A for students to get help from Scott and Donna after they have photographed their own jewelry in the intervening week.
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Meet the instructor
Erb/Dufault Photography is a dynamic husband-and-wife team dedicated to creating powerful photographic content for advertising, editorial, commercial portraiture, and product imagery. With over 40 years of combined experience, Scott Erb and Donna Dufault bring a unique blend of technical expertise, creativity, and genuine connection to every project. Their mission is to craft images that not only showcase their clients’ work but also tell compelling visual stories that elevate brands and inspire audiences.
Scott Erb holds a degree from the Southeast Center of Photographic Studies in Daytona, Florida. A lifelong student of creative lighting and Photoshop, Scott is passionate about pushing boundaries and experimenting with new techniques. His collaborative spirit and curiosity fuel a thriving creative practice beyond client work. You can explore some of his personal projects by following his antics on Facebook.
Donna Dufault earned her BFA in Fine Art Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She is a dedicated lifelong learner, spending countless hours studying art, engaging in deep conversations about creativity, and experimenting with new ideas through her camera. Donna’s fine art photography has been widely exhibited and reflects her passion for finding beauty in unexpected places. Visit donnadufault.com to see her latest artistic work.
Together, Scott and Donna excel at creating a wide range of images to help businesses market their products and services effectively. Whether it’s interiors, exteriors, or detailed product photography, they approach each shoot with enthusiasm and a meticulous eye for detail.
When they aren’t behind the camera, Scott and Donna love to travel, wander through bookstores, and spend time in cozy coffee shops, even though neither of them actually drinks coffee! Scott is currently obsessed with Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian, while Donna is happily immersed in the mystery novels of Louise Penny.
With their talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit, Scott and Donna bring energy and artistry to every shoot with the goals of helping clients shine and have their stories come to life through photography.
Materials & Tools
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1-3 pieces of your own jewelry, small to medium size (for student to photograph themself between sessions)
notebook or paper for notes
pen/pencil
1x white gloves or microfiber cloth
Tools/Equipment (required):
All of the below can be rented from LensProToGo to be shipped to your door or next-day pickup, with discount code Erb15)
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Tethering cable and laptop for shooting tethered
A tripod or stable support for the camera/phone
Access to a simple lighting setup used at home (items acquired from dollar tree or
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop installed for the second session
Ability to transfer image files from camera or phone to computer
Tools/Equipment (recommended but not required):
White and black cards or simple reflectors/flags
Diffusion material
Small styling/support materials for jewelry positioning
Microfiber cloth, canned air, or blower for cleanup before shooting
For assistance with the above items, please see Materials List Slideshow from Scott and Donna's Jewelry Photography Basics class back in March 2026.
Note:
Students who do not have access to both Lightroom and Photoshop may still benefit from the class, but the editing demonstrations will be taught using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.