I want to start photographing my sewing pieces, so what photographing equipment would I need?

I want to photograph a variety of things: clothing pieces on a dummy, models (real-life), and jewelry pieces (small articles). What sorts of photographing set-up materials do I need?

I was at an architecture program this summer and the documentation booths we used contained two bright lights, a tripod, a wall with a piece of non-reflective black or white fabric covering it, a table with a piece of fabric covering it, some white weights (for both reflective and stabilizing purposes), and a room without windows.

What materials should I purchase? What kinds of lights? Where can I purchase them?

Thank you all in advance!!

Well, I don't know about lighting kits as I haven't gotten into that myself yet.

The background would depend on the subject. For jewelry a dark background is best. Either a very deep blue or a true black. The stones and metals in the jewelry pop against a dark background. A short pile velvet would be great. For clothes, it depends on the shade. If the clothes are light in color a dark background will make them stand out. If clothes are dark in color a lighter background will make them stand out.

To shoot a subject with small details, like jewelry or embroidery on clothing a macro lens will work best.

B&H and Adorama are highly respected camera equipment dealers and they sell anything you would need.

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