Koi Brooch and Leaf Earrings Photography
- Published:
- 2019-09-28 01:11:49
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-18 15:30:00
Two studio frames for a twin-koi brooch and double-leaf earrings in gold-tone metal with seed pearls and blue enamel: dark glossy staging with deliberate reflections, photographed at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou for an ornate jewelry catalog, for an ornate jewelry catalog and banner use.
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The pieces are ornate small designs: a twin-koi brooch with seed pearl accents and a pair of double-leaf earrings with blue enamel drops. The client wanted rich, dark imagery that treats them as objects of value. Both frames were shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A jewelry and accessories brand selling through e-commerce channels |
| Product | koi brooch and leaf earrings |
| Shots Delivered | 2 images |
| Lead Photographer | June, Product Photography Team Lead |
| Shoot Location | AIMI Visual Media studio, Guangzhou, China |
| Turnaround | 5-7 business days |
| Usage License | Full commercial license |
Photography Challenges
1. Enamel color shifts under the wrong source. Blue guilloche-style enamel goes grey under cool light. A warm-neutral key around 4000K keeps the blue saturated without turning the gold-tone metal brassy.
2. Tiny pieces need anchoring. Small brooches and earrings float on a big dark set. Each piece is placed on a defined reflective patch so the eye lands on the jewelry first, with the dark field doing the framing.
Our Approach
Koi hero frame.
Frame 01 sets the twin koi at a slight diagonal with seed pearls catching the key light, the blue body enamel reading as the color anchor of the frame.
Earrings pair frame.
Frame 02 hangs the leaf pair in a mirrored layout on the same glossy surface, shot low so the enamel drops catch a long highlight.
"Small ornate jewelry reads as precious when the set is quiet and the light is deliberate. Two good frames beat ten busy ones." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro |
| Lighting | Warm-neutral key with tight spill control |
| Sets/Styling | Dark glossy reflective surface |
| Talent/Props | None |
| Deliverables | 2 images, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a two-frame jewelry set priced?
Styled creative frames start at $35 per image under our Growth package, so a 2-frame set runs from $70 including set building and retouching. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
How long does a small set like this take?
This set was delivered inside our standard 5-7 business day window: surface and light tests first, then the shoot, then retouching.
Can you keep enamel colors accurate?
Yes. Enamel is shot under color-managed lighting and graded against the physical piece, with files delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB.
Can you add matching white-background frames?
Yes. White-background frames for main image slots start from $12 per image under our Essential package, delivered with a full commercial license.
Need ornate pieces photographed like they matter?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for brooch and earring photography with deliberate light and quiet sets.
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