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While this guide mainly focuses on picture file types for ecommerce, image file types are universal, so you can use this information for just about anything. First we’ll talk about all the different image file types you might run into in the e-commerce field (like on Shopify). Then we’ll go over the other types of […]
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Honest question: How long do you think a product photography shoot takes from start to finish? Unless you’ve had a brand photoshoot done before, you might say 2-3 weeks, right? Maybe 4 weeks? Close, but not quite. I like to under promise and over deliver, so I usually tell my clients it will take about […]
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It’s a no brainer: the better your products look, the better your product photos will look. While a lot of product issues can be cleaned up in Photoshop, not everything is fixable. Some edits will turn out looking fake or strange, some issues may take a lot longer than expected to edit out, and some […]
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How much does product photography cost? I hear some version of this question every day, whether it be on Instagram, Reddit, discovery calls, inquiry emails, you name it! Even if it’s not said out right, whenever a potential client asks “how much” without providing much detail, the implication is clear: You’re just holding a camera […]
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If you ever reach out to a product photographer for a quote, chances are they’ll come back with a bunch of questions you may not have considered. Pricing out a project isn’t as easy just saying “I run a supplement business and I need some new photos for my website”. There are a ton of […]
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Yup, today we’re talking about the bane of every professional photographer’s existence: AI image generators. I took one of those AI product photography app for a test drive recently because I’m a masochist incredibly curious and I wanted to know what all the fuss was about. I also wanted to see how good they really […]
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Every photoshoot is different. But even so, I always plan a product photography shoot the same way, no matter what brand I’m photographing or how involved the client is. Having a thorough plan does 4 things: And yes, even if a client reaches out to me with a creative brief and mood board in hand, […]
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Unlike a lot of things in life, bigger is not always better—especially when it comes to the images on your website. The quickest way to slow down your website’s load speed and tank your ranking in search is to upload full-size photos. But you don’t need to sacrifice image quality at the expense of user […]
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So you decided to start an e-commerce business. You spent a bunch of time testing your product, choosing the packaging, working with a designer to nail down your branding, and building your online storefront. You hit launch and wait for the sales to start rolling in as you hustle on social media and sink money […]
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As a beauty product photographer, I think my job boils down to just two things: 1. Know what customers need to see in order to make a decision2. Create gorgeous photos that make it easy for customers to choose your brand Humans are visual creatures, and even though product details might be spelled out in […]
