product-photography

$28

Shot Types

1. Hero Shot (Primary Image)

The main image customers see first. Clean, focused, aspirational.

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "hero product shot, premium smartwatch floating at slight angle, clean gradient background transitioning from white to light grey, dramatic rim lighting, subtle reflection below, commercial photography, magazine quality, sharp details",

  "size": "2K"

}'

Rule

Why

Product fills 80% of frame

Maximizes visual impact

Slight angle (15-30 degrees)

Adds dimension vs flat front-on

One hero light + fill

Creates depth without harsh shadows

Neutral or brand-color background

Keeps focus on product

2. Packshot (E-Commerce White Background)

Amazon, Shopify, and most marketplaces require pure white backgrounds.

# Pure white background packshot

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "product packshot, leather wallet standing upright at slight angle on pure white background #FFFFFF, soft even studio lighting, no shadows, e-commerce product photography, Amazon listing style, clean sharp focus",

  "size": "2K"

}'

Amazon Requirements:

• Pure white background (RGB 255, 255, 255)

• Product fills 85%+ of frame

• No props, text, logos, or watermarks

• Minimum 1000px on longest side (1600px+ recommended for zoom)

• JPEG or PNG, sRGB color

3. Lifestyle Shot

Product in context — shows how it's used or where it belongs.

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "lifestyle product photography, premium coffee mug on rustic wooden table beside an open book and reading glasses, morning sunlight streaming through window, cozy home atmosphere, shallow depth of field, warm tones, editorial style",

  "size": "2K"

}'

4. Scale Shot

Shows product size relative to familiar objects or human hands.

belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{

  "prompt": "product scale photography, compact portable speaker held in one hand, person showing how small and portable it is, clean blurred background, natural lighting, lifestyle tech photography",

  "width": 1024,

  "height": 1024

}'

5. Detail / Close-Up Shot

Highlights texture, material quality, or specific features.

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "extreme close-up product detail, premium leather bag stitching and grain texture, macro photography, shallow depth of field, soft directional lighting highlighting texture, luxury product photography, editorial quality",

  "size": "2K"

}'

6. Group / Collection Shot

Multiple products or variants together.

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "product collection flat lay photography, three skincare bottles arranged in triangular composition on marble surface, minimal props, soft overhead lighting, beauty product photography, editorial style, coordinated brand aesthetic",

  "size": "2K"

}'

Camera Angles

Angle

Best For

Prompt Keyword

Eye level

Most products, relatable

"eye level shot", "straight on"

Slight above (30°)

Flat lay, food, cosmetics

"overhead angle", "45 degree angle"

Bird's eye (90°)

Flat lay compositions

"flat lay", "top down", "overhead"

Low angle

Making products look powerful/premium

"low angle", "looking up at product"

3/4 angle

Most versatile, shows depth

"three-quarter view", "slight angle"

Lighting Setups

Setup

Look

Prompt Keywords

Soft box (diffused)

Even, minimal shadows

"soft studio lighting", "diffused light"

Rim/edge lighting

Dramatic outline glow

"rim lighting", "edge light", "backlit"

Natural window

Warm, authentic, lifestyle

"natural window light", "golden hour"

Hard directional

Strong shadows, editorial

"dramatic directional lighting", "hard shadow"

Flat/even

E-commerce, no shadows

"even lighting", "no shadows", "flat light"

Shadow Types

Shadow

Effect

When to Use

No shadow

Clean, floating

Amazon/e-commerce requirements

Contact shadow

Tiny shadow where product meets surface

Grounded but clean

Drop shadow

Soft shadow below product

Adds depth, professional

Dramatic shadow

Long, directional shadow

Editorial, luxury, mood

Reflection

Mirror-like surface below

Tech, luxury, premium feel

Background Guide

Background

Best For

Prompt Keywords

Pure white (#FFFFFF)

E-commerce, marketplaces

"pure white background"

Light grey gradient

Hero shots, premium

"gradient background white to grey"

Marble/stone

Luxury, beauty, jewelry

"marble surface"

Wood/rustic

Artisan, food, natural products

"rustic wooden table"

Colored (brand)

Brand consistency

"background color [hex]"

Lifestyle environment

Context shots

"kitchen counter", "desk", "bathroom shelf"

Composition Rules

Rule

Application

Rule of thirds

Place product at intersection points for lifestyle shots

Center dominant

E-commerce/packshots — product dead center

Negative space

Leave room for text overlay if marketing use

Leading lines

Use table edges, shadows to draw eye to product

Odd numbers

Groups of 3 or 5 products look better than 2 or 4

Triangle composition

Arrange 3 items in a triangle for balance

E-Commerce Image Set

A complete product listing needs 7-9 images in this order:

Position

Image Type

Purpose

1

Hero / packshot

Primary listing image, white background

2

Lifestyle

Product in use/context

3

Feature callout

Key feature highlighted

4

Scale reference

Size in hand or next to known object

5

Detail close-up

Material quality, craftsmanship

6

Alternate angle

Back or side view

7

Infographic

Dimensions, specs, what's included

8

Packaging

Unboxing experience

9

Social proof

Rating overlay or lifestyle with caption

# Generate a complete e-commerce set

# 1. Hero packshot

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "product packshot, premium bluetooth speaker on pure white background, slight angle, soft studio lighting, subtle contact shadow, e-commerce photography, sharp, 4K",

  "size": "2K"

}' --no-wait

# 2. Lifestyle

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "lifestyle product photography, bluetooth speaker on poolside table, summer setting, sunglasses and drink nearby, warm natural light, vacation vibes, editorial style",

  "size": "2K"

}' --no-wait

# 3. Detail

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "extreme close-up of speaker grille texture and premium materials, macro product photography, soft lighting, showing build quality, sharp detail",

  "size": "2K"

}' --no-wait

# 4. Scale

belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{

  "prompt": "person holding compact bluetooth speaker in one hand, showing portable size, clean blurred background, natural light, lifestyle tech photography",

  "width": 1024,

  "height": 1024

}' --no-wait

Product Categories

Food & Beverage

Key: overhead angles, natural light, visible texture, steam/freshness cues

Prompt add: "food photography, appetizing, fresh, natural daylight, shallow depth of field"

Avoid: artificial-looking colors, perfectly symmetrical plating (looks fake)

Jewelry & Accessories

Key: macro detail, reflective surfaces, black or gradient backgrounds

Prompt add: "jewelry photography, macro, sparkle, reflective surface, luxury"

Avoid: flat lighting (kills sparkle), busy backgrounds

Electronics & Tech

Key: clean lines, dark or gradient backgrounds, rim lighting

Prompt add: "tech product photography, sleek, modern, rim lighting, premium"

Avoid: warm/rustic backgrounds (wrong aesthetic)

Cosmetics & Beauty

Key: flat lay or slight angle, marble/clean surfaces, soft pastels

Prompt add: "beauty product photography, clean, minimal, soft light, editorial"

Avoid: harsh shadows, dark moody lighting (unless luxury/niche)

Apparel & Fashion

Key: on model or flat lay, lifestyle context, brand mood

Prompt add: "fashion photography, editorial, styled, natural pose"

Avoid: pure white background for lifestyle (save for e-commerce only)

Image Editing Workflow

# Generate base product image

belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{

  "prompt": "premium headphones on white background, studio product photography",

  "size": "2K"

}'

# Edit: change background to lifestyle

belt app run bytedance/seededit-3-0-i2i --input '{

  "prompt": "change the background to a modern minimalist desk setup with warm afternoon light, keep the headphones exactly the same",

  "image": "headphones-white.png"

}'

# Upscale for print

belt app run falai/topaz-image-upscaler --input '{

  "image": "headphones-lifestyle.png"

}'

Common Mistakes

Mistake

Problem

Fix

Busy backgrounds

Product gets lost

Clean, simple backgrounds — product is the star

Flat front-on angle

Looks like a mugshot

Slight 15-30° angle adds dimension

Wrong lighting for category

Tech on rustic wood, food in cold light

Match lighting to product category conventions

Too many props

Distracts from product

Max 2-3 supporting props for lifestyle shots

Inconsistent style across set

Looks unprofessional

Same lighting setup, same background family

No scale reference

Customers can't judge size

Include at least one shot with hands or known objects

Low resolution

Can't zoom, looks amateur

Generate at 2K+ and upscale if needed

Perfectly centered everything

Static, boring layout

Use rule of thirds for lifestyle, center only for packshots

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