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Before a product shoot: a prep checklist that saves reshoots
A good product photo doesn't depend on the camera alone; a clean product, consistent light, a list of angles and accurate colour matter more than effects. With many products in different colours and sizes, any mess before the shoot shows in the store photos.
Updated: · AL MUTEL team
Six practical steps
- Organise: a number for each item with its colour, size and the variants to shoot.
- Clean surfaces: fingerprints, dust and small scratches show under the lights.
- List the shots: front, 45 degrees, back, a close-up of the material, and an in-use shot to show size if needed.
- Agree the background: neutral for the store, in-context for campaigns, and keep the two separate.
- Fix the lighting: especially for a product range, so colours don't vary.
- Check a sample first: review the first shots on a proper screen before shooting the rest.
Retouching is useful for removing stray flaws and correcting colour, but it must not change the material, size or a feature in a way that misleads the customer.
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