Jewellery photography can be a daunting challenge – getting the right settings, lighting, and composition is crucial to showcasing your pieces beautifully.
This hands-on course is designed to help you master the art of photographing jewellery, whether you’re a professional jeweller, a hobbyist, or simply looking to improve your photography skills.
This course is open to b0th DCCI members and members of the public.
Course Overview
- Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025
- Duration: Two days; 10am – 5pm with hour for lunch
- Last day to apply: 13th July
- Venue: DCCIA School of Jewellery, Sessions House, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 X9Y6
- Number of participants: 10
- Fee: €399.85
Why Attend
- Learn to photograph jewellery professionally with expert guidance on lighting, settings, and composition.
- No photography experience needed — beginner-friendly.
- Hands-on training using your own camera and jewellery.
- Taught by Rory Moore, a specialist with 25+ years’ experience.
- Master techniques to reduce reflections and capture flattering angles.
Learning Outcomes
- Led by experienced photographer Rory Moore, this 2-day workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to digitally photograph your own jewellery.
- Bring along your own SLR camera and Rory will guide you through the entire process, helping you develop effective settings and setups tailored to your unique jewellery and style.
Who Should Attend
- Whether you’re looking to photograph your own jewellery or simply want to enhance your personal photography skills, Rory will help you develop an approach that works for you, even in a home environment. His hands-on, solution-oriented style ensures you leave with the knowledge and confidence to capture stunning images of your creations.
The course will mix professional demonstrations with tailored hands-on instruction with individual makers. The emphasis will be on showing how jewellers can photograph their work using basic lighting and their own camera/phone at home. It will cover basic camera settings, jewellery set-ups, and use of lighting suitable for the individual’s style.
There will be instruction in basic retouching techniques, and jewellers should hope to complete the workshop with both professional and self-created images of their work. Participants are encouraged to bring their camera/phone, jewellery, and any props or backgrounds they would wish to experiment with. The course aims to leave you with not only a strong set of images but the practical skills to keep photographing your work with confidence.
Know Your Instructor
With more than 25 years of professional experience, Rory Moore (Belfast, N. Ireland) is a highly skilled photographer specialising in jewellery, product, and interior photography. Throughout his career, Rory has worked on numerous high-profile projects with the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and provided bespoke photography training to artisans and craftspeople. Rory’s experience lies in addressing the unique challenges of jewellery photography, particularly unwanted reflections, optimal positioning, and capturing the most flattering angles.
In his Jewellery Photography Masterclass, Rory shares practical techniques for achieving clean, high-quality images using both professional and accessible equipment. He brings a calm, thoughtful teaching style, and is passionate about helping creatives build the skills and confidence to photograph their work effectively — no matter their setup or experience level.
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