Your Product Photography Prep List:

As you get ready to send in your products to the studio for imaging, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure you get the best photos possible. Below are some of the most common steps we ask clients to prepare for prior to sending in items.

1. Remove unwanted stickers, tags, seals, and tape: By removing any unwanted elements from the product, you can ensure that the focus is on the product itself, and that there are no distractions or visual clutter in the final images. In some cases our post-production team can clean these up using editing techniques, but we recommend checking with us ahead of time to ensure we can get the desired outcome.

2. Send the best versions of the product and package it carefully for shipping: This will allow the photographer to capture the product at its best, without any defects or imperfections that could detract from its appearance. Take extra care when shipping items to prevent dents and blemishes to your product.

3. Send products with straight labels: This will help ensure that the labels are easily readable in the final images, which can be especially important for products with branding or important product information.

4. Include UPC codes and identifiers when sending us your shot list: This will help ensure that the product is properly identified and inventoried upon arrival so our team knows what products are needed for each shot, which is especially important for any group shots.

If you need a specific shot, letting us know the item numbers and placement will ensure we get the shot right the first time.

5. Provide instructions for assembly or disassembly when needed: This can help the photographer understand how the product is meant to be put together or taken apart, which can be especially important for products with complex or unique features. If you have a product that needs instruction, consider adding a stop-motion animation to your order. It can be a useful tool you can share with your customers.

6. Identify props from the product: This can help ensure that any additional elements or props used in the photoshoot are properly attributed to the product, and that the final images accurately represent what the customer will receive.

7. Indicate any in-package shots needed: This can help ensure that the photographer captures any important details or features prior to any out of package shots. This is especially important if the packaging contains any elements that will be altered upon opening, such as cutting through blister packaging, stickers or tape.

Knowing your product needs in-package imaging ensures the final photos will look pristine.

8. Send sizes appropriate for mannequins: This will ensure that the product fits properly on the mannequin, which can help create a more realistic and visually appealing final image. Here is a current list of our mannequin sizing:

9. Include clear, concise instructions: This can help ensure that the photographer understands exactly what is expected of them, which can help streamline the process and result in better final images. We also love example images pointing out lighting, positioning or any other details. It can be as simple as sending us a photo from your smartphone or taking a screen shot of something online.

10. Avoid sending products permanently marked "Sample": This will help ensure that the final images accurately represent the product that customers will receive, rather than a prototype or sample version that may differ in some way.

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