Introduction
Professional product photography is essential for e-commerce success, but hiring photographers is expensive and time-consuming. Flik generates studio-quality product photos with consistent lighting, backgrounds, and composition.
This guide teaches you how to create professional product photos for Amazon, Shopify, social media, and marketing materials.
What You'll Learn
- How to request product photoshoots
- Different shot types (hero, detail, lifestyle, studio)
- Using reference images for accuracy
- Creating complete photo sets
- Maintaining consistency across products
Step 1: Upload Product References
For best results, upload photos of your actual product:
- Multiple angles (front, side, back)
- Close-ups of key features
- Your actual product packaging (if applicable)
- Product in use (if you have examples)
These reference images help the AI understand your product's exact appearance, materials, colors, and details.
Step 2: Request a Photoshoot
In Agent mode, describe what you need:
"Create 5 product photos for my smartwatch - need hero shot, detail shots, and white background for Amazon"
"Generate an e-commerce photo set for my leather wallet - 8 photos including lifestyle contexts"
"I need social media product photos for Instagram - modern aesthetic, 6 images"
Understanding Shot Types
Hero Shot
Main marketing image. Shows the product at a 45-degree angle with professional studio lighting. This is the primary image for product pages and advertisements.
Detail Shots
Close-up images highlighting specific features, textures, or quality details. Shows craftsmanship, materials, and key selling points.
White Background (E-commerce Standard)
Clean white background photos required for Amazon and most e-commerce platforms. Product is isolated with even lighting and no shadows.
Lifestyle Shots
Product shown in context or use. Helps customers visualize the product in their life. Great for social media and marketing materials.
Overhead/Flat Lay
Top-down view, often with styled props. Popular for social media, especially Instagram. Shows product with complementary items or packaging.
Tips for Better Product Photos
- Upload clear reference images - The better your references, the more accurate the output
- Be specific about materials - Mention if it's leather, metal, glass, fabric
- Describe the lighting you want - Studio, natural, dramatic, soft
- Request multiple versions - Try different angles and contexts
- Maintain consistency - Use the same lighting and style across all photos
💡 Reference Images: The AI uses your uploaded product photos as references to ensure accuracy. Upload multiple angles of your product for the best results.
Next Steps
- E-commerce Product Photoshoots — Advanced product photography
- Social Media Content Creation — Instagram and TikTok content
- Brand Visual Consistency — Maintain cohesive visuals