Reflections

[LegalGrins]

Hello. Some of my jewelry items have a reflection to them. I tried using Photoshop.com, Paint, and an HP editing program, but to no avail. What would you suggest? Leave them as is, showing a reflection of myself taking the picture, or is there some other program or something I'm missing on how to remove the reflections?
Thanks, guys!

[RuthEgon]

Hi Tari.
I don't think you'll be able to remove the reflections using Photoshop or any other software without the photos looking artificial.
I think the best solution would be a light box. You can create one of free, simply line a box with white paper, cut out the front and top to let the light in and snap away. This should stop any reflections and distribute light evenly.

[Former_Member]

Do you think a light box would help with shiny objects? Some of the pendants I have are coated with varnish, and when I photograph them, they have those bright white reflections. I want the pieces to be seen as glossy in the photo, without the light being distracting.

Like this one, which feels too dark to me, with bright white patches of reflection:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151163707/miniature-green-speckled-pear-pendant