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10 earring photography ideas you can shoot at home.
Ten set-ups for earring photos that sell, from side-profile portraits to hanging and flat lay shots. Each one needs only a phone, a window and things you can find at home.
1. Side profile, hair tucked back
The most useful earring shot: it shows size and how they hang. Sit by a window, tuck the hair behind the ear, and crop from the cheekbone to the jaw.
2. Full portrait in a plain top
A white or black top and a plain wall keep attention on the ears. Shoot from a little above eye level for a flattering angle.
3. Flat lay on silk or satin
Lay the pair on a soft fold of fabric with light from above. Cream for gold, grey or navy for silver.
4. Hanging from a display card or thread
Hang them from clear fishing line or a small display card so they dangle naturally. Good for drops and chandeliers that look flat lying down.
5. On travertine or marble
A stone tile with soft side light gives a quiet-luxury look that suits huggies, studs and pearls.
6. Close-up of the clasp and drop
Buyers want to know how they fasten. A macro shot of the back, hinge or hook answers that before they ask.
7. Over-the-shoulder, golden hour
Warm late-afternoon light and a model glancing back makes the earrings catch the light. Great for social posts.
8. On pastel acrylic
Colourful, playful and modern: perfect for statement and resin earrings. Use one pastel colour per photo.
9. In a jewelry dish
A small brass or ceramic dish on a vanity looks like real life. Lay one earring flat and lean the other against the rim.
10. With petals for gift season
Scatter a few rose petals on blush paper for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and the holidays.
Quick tips
Earring photos that sell
- Always show both earrings together at least once, and one worn so buyers see the size.
- Use putty or a pin board to keep studs facing the camera.
- Shoot the front, the side, the back or clasp, and a worn shot.
- Long drops need a vertical frame, so turn the phone upright.
Skip the set-up. Upload one phone photo and pick any of these scenes, or a model to wear it. Every image is checked against your piece.
Questions sellers ask
What is the best background for earring photos?
Plain white for the main marketplace image. For the rest, one simple texture at a time, such as marble, linen, wood or velvet, so the piece stays the hero.
How many photos should a earring listing have?
Five or six: a clean front view, a side view, a close-up of the detail, the back or clasp, one worn shot for scale, and one lifestyle shot.
Can I get these looks without a photoshoot?
Yes. Upload one phone photo to our studio, pick a scene or a model, and get the shot, checked against your piece. New accounts get three free credits.
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