🕰️ Position a watch before a photo shoot

After cleaning your watch (discover our Tutorial on cleaning a watch before shooting), position its needles at 10:10am.

This is a nod to the introduction of the time of universal reference, and it is also a aesthetic position. The hands will not hide complications and dials such as the power reserve of an automatic watch.

📍 Put the watch down Flat in the center of your studio, indicated by A point in the middle of the board rotating, then position the camera above your studio.

🔍 Use this configuration for 2D photography And the close-up photography components: bracelet clasp, crown, dials.

The watch is also arranged Flat in the studio.

Place the 45° camera to achieve a diving effect. This 3D position will, for example, highlight the reliefs and details of the dial.

💡 Lighting must be adjusted to accentuate or attenuate them. Then rotate the image to get the angle you want.

⌚️To create the illusion of a worn watch, use a vertical stand And a rigidifier in your photo studio.

📷 Position the watch Center of the plateau and shoot From the front With a macro lens adapted, to reveal the fine dial details And of wristband. This type of shooting is ideal for realistic presentation on your e-commerce site.

🔄 The plexiglass holder may appear on some views (especially under the bracelet), but it disappears easily thanks to the IQ Mask automatic clipping. It also allows you to make a smooth 360° animation of the watch.

👉 Also discover our tutorial for make 360° jewelry animations with perfect sharpness.