Photograph a Rolex watch, product photography lighting techniques




Lee Morris of R.L. Morris Photography attempts to shoot a Rolex watch ad using studio lights and reflectors. After the shoot Lee shows how he used Photoshop to complete the final image. You can view more of Lee’s work at www.rlmorris.com and view more videos like this at www.fstoppers.com.

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41 responses to “Photograph a Rolex watch, product photography lighting techniques”

  1. All the people saying that his photo looks average / rubbish / they could do better etc . Post your amazing watch photo in a link and show us how good you are ? Unless you are full of shit of course ….

  2. Nice videos! This one in particular which is in my area of photography and which keeps me busy for 10 years almost 250 days a year. Not an easy task to photograph jewellery and watches. Very nice that you tried and came up with an OK result… And probably many below that are commenting didn't hear you saying that you are not a product photographer(needless to day Jewellery), so just ignore the negative comments below! Awesome

  3. Would never make it onto a Rolex Ad! too many specular highlights and reflections. I'd remake this video in better quality and differently. try using foam core sheets to bounce light instead of pointing lights directly. also a soft feathered highlight on the glass would make it more 3 dimensional. I love your newer videos! good work.

  4. Sorry but that is one of the worst photographs of a Rolex we have come across, you have complicated the watch face with artefacts that should not be there. Looks very messy, loss of detail in the shadows on the front and shadows on the bottom. Compare with Rolex brochure photography in how to do it and practice on that. It does demonstrate why courses should be taken in photography by those who know how to shoot or assist photographers who shoot watches. 😀 All the best.

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