Luxury photo retouching in Paris for jewellery and watchmaking. The reflection of a case, the depth of a cut stone: macro forgives no approximation.
In jewellery and watchmaking, everything is in close-up, and nothing is forgiven. A misplaced reflection, a speck of dust, an approximate setting or an inaccurate metal colour are seen immediately. Wet Paint Factory, a photo retouching studio in Paris, handles the photography and photo post-production of jewellery and watches for luxury houses, from the macro packshot to the advertising campaign image.
We can handle the shoot on site for all your images, then their retouching. We can also work on retouching only, on images you already have. Our photographer Marie Liszkay specialises in watches and luxury accessories, as well as in cosmetics and fragrance.
Our standard is perfection, while keeping the natural, organic look of a photograph. We do not seek the dehumanised look of a synthetic image: the material must stay alive.
Polished metal is the most delicate material: the material must be shown without distorting its character. Reflections, dust, setting, metal colour: every detail is controlled at the shoot, then finalised in retouching. Stones, watch glass and movements demand the same level of rigour.
The colour of the metal and the stones is held from the shoot through to delivery. We work on calibrated screens, with senior retouchers, and we refer to the physical product and to colour swatches. Nothing replaces the eye of an experienced professional, and the client validates the result. On projects that require series consistency, one person is dedicated to it.
We treat jewellery and watchmaking with the same level of rigour.
We work for jewellery and watchmaking houses:
We are a small team: no leaks, and only selected people have access to confidential images. For valuable pieces, a safe or hosting a security team is possible.
Houses give us references so that we can align with their style. Deadlines are the other question we are asked before any commitment.
We process around 6,000 images a year. A project can range from 2 images for a campaign to 500 images for an e-commerce catalogue. The quote is sent to you within 24 hours. From the shoot onwards, delivery times are tailor-made and are counted in a few days, depending on the volume and the complexity of the pieces.
Process. Brief, technical scoping, macro shoot, fine retouching, validation. Precision is prepared upstream, not caught up afterwards.
Formats. Delivery in the formats and resolutions of your platforms, colour retouching held from start to finish.
Can you handle both the shoot and the retouching, or only the retouching?
Both are possible. We can handle the shoot on site for all your images, then their retouching, or work on retouching only on your existing images.
How do you treat polished metal?
Polished metal is the most delicate material. We show the material without distorting its character, with control at the shoot then retouching that finalises the rendering.
How do you control reflections, dust and setting in macro?
Everything is in close-up, so nothing is forgiven. Every detail is controlled at the shoot, then finalised in retouching to reach perfection while keeping the natural look of a photograph, without the dehumanised look of a synthetic image.
Do you handle both jewellery and watchmaking?
Yes, we handle both with the same level of rigour.
How do you keep the metal colour accurate?
Through calibrated screens, senior retouchers, reference to the physical piece and colour swatches. The client validates the result.
How do you manage the confidentiality of a piece or a collection before its launch?
We are a small team, there are no leaks, and only selected people have access to confidential images.
Can you host valuable pieces?
Yes. A safe or hosting a security team is possible.
How do you align with our house's style?
You give us references, and we align with your style.
What are your deadlines?
The quote is sent to you within 24 hours. From the shoot to delivery, deadlines are tailor-made and are counted in a few days, depending on the volume and the complexity of the pieces.
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