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Product photo guides

Practical, sourced guides for small brands and Etsy, Shopify and Amazon sellers: what product photos cost, how to change a background without changing the product, and what each platform asks for.

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  • A clear glass perfume bottle with pale champagne liquid on a wooden dressing table by a sunlit window
  • A structured tan leather handbag on a green velvet bench in a wood-panelled hotel lobby
  • A close-up of a small gold oval pendant on a fine chain, draped over midnight blue velvet
  • The cobalt blue glazed mug on a white-clothed garden table with croissants and orange halves in sunlight
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  1. No. 02Cheap product photos that don't look cheapHow to get product photos that look professional for little or no money: a free phone and window-light setup, where not to cut corners, and when paying is worth it.
  2. No. 03How to change a product photo's background (without changing the product)Every way to change the background of a product photo, from a free cut-out on your phone to AI scenes, and how to check your product came through unchanged.
  3. No. 04AI product backgrounds: how to get a professional resultHow to use AI to put a product in a new background and get a result that looks professional: the starting photo, a prompt pattern that protects the product, light and shadow, and the checks.
  4. No. 05AI product photography: what it gets right and wrongAn honest look at AI product photography from our own test runs: what held up (shape, materials, light), what drifted (small text, colour, metal), brand refusals and labelling.
  5. No. 06Amazon product image requirements (2026)Amazon's product image rules in plain English: the pure white main image, the 85% rule, sizes for zoom, file names, the extra image slots and what Amazon says about AI images.
  6. No. 07Etsy listing photo size and requirements (2026)Etsy's own listing photo rules, checked October 2026: recommended size, file types, how thumbnails crop, how many photos and videos you can add, and Etsy's rules on unedited photos and AI, updated 22 October 2026.
  7. No. 08Shopify product image size and aspect ratioThe Shopify product image size that displays best, the upload limits, which aspect ratio to pick, and how to keep a collection grid even, from Shopify's own help pages.
  8. No. 09How to take product photos with your iPhoneA step-by-step guide to sharp, true-colour product photos on an iPhone: window light, a simple background, the camera settings that help, and how to check the result.
  9. No. 10White background product photography at homeHow to take white background product photos at home with a phone: a simple window-light setup, camera settings, getting the background to pure white 255, and fixing common problems.
  10. No. 11Lifestyle product photos: what they are and when they sellWhat a lifestyle product photo is, what it shows that a white-background packshot can't, where it fits on Amazon and Shopify, and how to get one without a location shoot.
  11. No. 12Product photography lighting at home: a simple guideHow to light product photos at home: soft window light, lamps, where to place the light, filling shadows with white card, and what to do with shiny and dark products.
  12. No. 13Product photography set-up at home: a table-top set-up that worksBuild a table-top product photography set-up at home: the table, light, backdrop, camera position and a repeatable routine for photographing many products.
  13. No. 14Backdrops for product photography: what to use and whenWhich backdrop to use for product photos: paper, card, fabric, wood and stone surfaces, how to choose a colour, how to curve a sweep, and the mistakes that show.
  14. No. 15Light box for product photography: do you need one?What a product photography light box does, what it is good and bad at, how to make one at home, and when window light and white card work just as well.
  15. No. 16Ecommerce product photography: the shots a listing needsThe set of product photos an online shop needs: a clear main image, angles, detail, scale, lifestyle and packaging, plus consistency across a catalogue and how to produce them.
  16. No. 17Best camera for product photography: phone or camera?What matters in a camera for product photos: sharp focus, manual control, a steady support and good light. When a phone is enough and when a dedicated camera is worth it.
  17. No. 18Product photography ideas: scenes and styles that sellProduct photography ideas for small brands: in-use scenes, flat lays, textures, scale shots, seasonal looks and more, with a note on which suit which product.
  18. No. 19How to take good product photos: 12 practical tipsTwelve practical tips for good product photos: clean the product, use soft light, steady the camera, keep colours true, shoot several angles and check before you publish.
  19. No. 20Jewellery product photography at homeHow to photograph jewellery at home: soft light, controlling reflections, keeping small pieces still and in focus, cleaning, backgrounds, and how to show scale.
  20. No. 21What is product photography? Types, uses and stylesWhat product photography is, the main types (packshots, lifestyle, detail, flat lay, scale, 360), where each is used, and the ways to get it done.
  21. No. 22Perfume product photography: how to photograph a perfume bottleHow to photograph perfume bottles at home: controlling reflections in glass, showing the liquid colour truthfully, backdrops, angles and scene ideas that sell.
  22. No. 23Skincare product photography: how to photograph jars, tubs and bottlesHow to photograph skincare products at home: clean light, true colour on pastel packaging, glossy lids and labels, backdrops and spa-style scenes that suit the product.
  23. No. 24Bottle product photography: how to photograph bottles and flasksHow to photograph bottles at home: lighting glass and brushed metal, controlling reflections, showing labels, and honest results from our own AI tests with a steel bottle.
  24. No. 25Handbag product photography: how to photograph bags and pursesHow to photograph handbags at home: stuffing and shaping, handles and hardware, leather texture, light, angles and in-use scenes that show how a bag looks in life.
  25. No. 26Shoe product photography: how to photograph trainers and shoesHow to photograph shoes and trainers at home: stuffing and cleaning, angles, light and shadows, soles and texture, and scenes that show a shoe in context.
  26. No. 27Furniture product photography: how to photograph chairs and furnitureHow to photograph furniture and chairs for a listing or shop: space and light, angles, true colour and scale, detail shots, and room scenes that help buyers picture it at home.
  27. No. 28Mug product photography: how to photograph mugs and cupsHow to photograph a mug for your shop: lighting glossy glaze, handles and angles, showing the colour truthfully, and cosy scenes that make a mug look good in use.
  28. No. 29Coffee bag and food packaging photography: how to photograph pouchesHow to photograph coffee bags and food packaging at home: creases and foil, labels, light, standing the pack up, and food-styled scenes that suit a roaster or small food brand.
  29. No. 30Candle product photography: how to photograph candles and jarsHow to photograph a scented candle for your shop: handling flame and glow, amber and coloured glass, keeping the label legible, the wax surface, and cosy scenes with scent cues.
  30. No. 31Electronics product photography: how to photograph gadgets and speakersHow to photograph speakers, headphones and other gadgets for your shop: matte and glossy plastics, fingerprints, screens, tiny logos and icons, fabric texture, scale and in-use scenes.
  31. No. 35Product photos for Etsy sellers: what to shoot, what to have made, and Etsy's new AI rulesHow to get a full set of Etsy listing photos without a studio: what to shoot yourself, what an AI service can make from one photo, and what Etsy's 22 October 2026 image rules now allow.

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