Photography for Makers

Build Your Brand with Better Images

Class Description

Taught by JJ Ignotz

4-week workshop (meets once a week for 3 hours)

Learn to photograph your jewelry beautifully and confidently in this four-week, hands-on workshop designed just for makers.

Each Sunday afternoon, you’ll explore the essentials of photography—from how your camera works to the secrets of light, composition, and styling. You’ll discover simple, practical setups to make your pieces shine, whether you’re using a phone or a camera. Along the way, you’ll practice with your own jewelry and get supportive feedback to help you grow. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create images that elevate your brand and help you sell more.

This course is perfect for jewelers, photographers, and small business owners ready to take their visuals to the next level. Students are welcome to bring their own camera or smartphone to work with. Cameras will be provided by the instructor.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.