1. A photographing system, comprising a platform, a camera arm extending from said platform, a camera mounted to a distal end of said camera arm, a light source, and means for sensing orientation of said platform; said platform being disposed on a fulcrum support; means for providing pivotable movement of said platform; wherein said platform is moveable with respect to said fulcrum support in order to adjust the surface angle of said platform; wherein said system is configured to capture a plurality of images of an object placed on said platform while said means for sensing orientation tracks said surface angles of said platform; and wherein said system is configured to accurately capture the surface texture, surface depth, glimmer, and true color of said object.