Prop styling for jewelry is probably the most detailed styling I do. While these images appear simple because there are no other props, quite the opposite is true. The lack of anything else, means the placement of every single link in each chain has to be just so. I use wire and run it down the length of the chain to create either “S” curves or a perfectly straight chain. Chef’s tongs are also helpful for making sure tiny elements, like the round tag, above are facing in the right direction. I would say a “simple” shot like this could possibly take me up to twenty minutes of fussing around with the chains and overall composition. Jewelry styling definitely takes a certain amount of patience!
These product photos were for The Giving Keys website and social media feed. Photos: Lydia Lynn Murty
