Journal
What we learned doing this for other people.
Notes from running real catalogs: the sizes that get listings rejected, the shortcuts that cost more than they save, and the things we got wrong first.
How to Add Shadow to Product Photos
Add shadows to product photos so they look photographed, not pasted on: four shadow styles, which suits each channel, and …
Lifestyle Product Photos Without a Photoshoot
Create lifestyle product photos without a photoshoot: match the scene to the product, keep the product unchanged and make 9:16 …
E-commerce Banner Sizes: A Practical Guide
E-commerce banner sizes by shape: 16:9 hero, 2:1 and 3:1 headers, square and 9:16 story, with what to put on …
On-Model Product Photos Without a Model Shoot
Get on-model product photos without a model shoot: which garment photos work, how to choose models and build a full …
How to Fix Low-Resolution Product Photos
Fix low-resolution product photos: when to upscale, when to unblur, how to create missing angles and in which order to …
How to Make a Product Video from Photos
Make a product video from photos you already have: which photo to start from, the right format for each channel, …
Animated Product Images for Your Website
Use animated product images on your website: where gentle motion works, which motion suits each spot and how to add …
How to Make Product Videos for TikTok and Reels
Make product videos for TikTok and Reels from one photo: the three-shot structure, choosing a mood, 10 or 20 seconds, …
How to Make a 360 Product Spin from Photos
Make a 360 product spin from photos, without a turntable: how many photos you need, how to shoot them and …
How to Automate Product Photo Editing
Automate product photo editing: which steps to automate, how to turn decisions into settings, pick a trigger, test the workflow …