
Frequently asked questions.
1. What does a commercial photographer do?
A commercial photographer creates high-quality images to promote and sell products, services, or brands. This includes product photography, food photography, architectural and interior shoots, and branded content for advertising and marketing campaigns.
2. Why is professional product photography important for e-commerce?
High-quality product photography boosts customer trust, increases conversions, and highlights your product’s features in detail—crucial for e-commerce and online sales.
3.What are the best angles for product photography?
Essential angles include front, side, top-down, close-up, and any functional or detailed views. We tailor the angles to suit the product category and particular product form.
4. Do you provide props or backgrounds for product shoots?
Yes, we can provide curated props, textured backgrounds, and creative setups that align with your brand aesthetic. Additionally depending on project scope a team of stylists and set-designers can be put together to execute the desired intent.
5. Can I ship my products to you for a remote shoot?
Absolutely. Many clients ship their products to our studio in Mumbai, India for remote shoots. We coordinate everything from concept creation, pre-production, shoot to final stage of image editing.
6. What file formats do you deliver images in?
Final images are delivered in high-resolution JPEG or TIFF formats, optimized for both web and print.
7. Do you style the shot yourself or work with a dedicated stylist?
We have fully equipped studio with props and background but in order to weave a meaningful visual story around products, we collaborate with experienced product stylists to create stunning marketing visuals.
8. Can you shoot in my office space or do you work from a studio?
We do both. We can shoot on location at your office premise ( to be confirmed only after recce! ) or in our fully equipped studio, depending on the concept and convenience.
9. How do I choose the right photographer for my brand?
Look for a photographer whose portfolio aligns with your brand aesthetic, has experience in your industry, and offers a smooth creative process. Somebody who has relevant experience and good communication skills, should be a good fit !
10. What’s the difference between commercial product and lifestyle photography?
Commercial product photography focuses on showcasing the product clearly, either against a clean background or in a well structured, composed set-up, while lifestyle photography shows the product in use or in a real-life setting to convey certain mood and context.
11. How long does a typical photoshoot take?
Photoshoot duration varies by project and mainly depend on the product category. A product shoot may take anything between 8-14 hours depending on the number and complexity of shots, while interior shoots or food shoots may take a full day.
12. How much does a professional product shoot cost in Mumbai?
The cost of a professional photoshoot depends on the project scope, type of shoot, number of images, and post-production work. Professional product shots typically fall in 2 broader categories viz. E-com shots and Mood shots.
E-com shots are shot against a clean background without any additional secondary visual elements, where as Mood shots typically require specific background, careful composition of different visual elements to create a story around the main product. You may get in touch for a customised quote based on your exact needs !