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Are you a product photography ninja but somehow fail to send your message across to your audience? Or perhaps you are new in this field and want to be better polished when your first client sends the inquiry, wanting the skills to answer like a pro?
Here come the top 15 frequently asked questions that clients will usually ask a product photographer or a studio.
Q1) What details do you need to begin the shoot?
It’s a familiar slogan spoken by photographers everywhere: “The more information, the better.” Before you begin any shoot, here are a few things we’ll need to know:
- A specific description of your product.
- How many different shots you need
- Any specific angels, placements, or unique shooting requirements
- Presentation requirements – we can help you decide on a final format.
Though we always try to exercise our best judgement, your expectations in advance back us up in making sure the final product will be one that aligns with your vision.
Q2) What post-processing tools do you use?
This is most likely going to be some basic software that comes with a camera. For professional jobs, we make post-processing use of advanced software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Illustrator.
Since every shot is very different in its structure, we select the software according to special project requirements, enabling, therefore, optimal results.
Q3) What equipment do you use for your shoots?
The choice and quality of hardware reflect the quality and professionalism of the shoot. We keep our equipment up to date and match the requirements of each project. The arsenal of our hardware includes cameras like Canon 6D, the mighty Canon 5D, and the flagship Canon 1D. For bigger projects, we use Hasselblad and Phase One systems.
Lighting forms a core part of our photography. We mostly use Elinchrom Fox 400 and 600 lights, equipped with LED-backlit softboxes. Our lenses range from a minimum of 50mm to 70-200mm, including macro lenses for minuscule detail captures.
Q4) How many photos will be taken, and what is the estimated budget?
They will ask you, “What value am I getting for my money?” Pricing ranges from simple to complex depending on the type of shoot—creative, commercial, or e-commerce photography. Model requirements, hair, makeup, and apparel would be some of the factors that provide a change in price.
A more advanced estimate is available through our pricing guide or inquire within.
Q5) Where can I view your portfolio?
You can see our portfolio right on our website; it consists of different product photography. If you want to be specific, please do ask. We can send some more samples that might really fit the bill of what you’re looking for.
You can also see this on our Behance, Adobe Portfolio, and Dribble. This is where all of the work will be kept, since we update it with new work and trends in order to keep working in a way that aligns with the new demands of today’s market.
Q6) What are the advantages of product photography, and why should I invest in it?
Pictures are great, and 80% of what an individual sees is retained, while only 20% of what they read is remembered. It may seem expensive to outsource professional and creative product photography services, but the value in return will be enormous. A good number of images can make all the difference in your product’s attractiveness and dramatically affect sales and customers’ engagement.
Q7) What is your typical turnaround time?
We understand that time is critical, so we work efficiently to meet deadlines. Our standard turnaround for product and fashion photography is around 4-5 days after the shoot.This may vary depending on the number of products, kind of photography, and extent of post-processing.
Q8) What monitor do you use for editing, and how often do you calibrate it?
The reason we use high-end monitors from Asus or Acer is the same reason for recommending them. The best monitors, the best picture display; because a perfect edit demands it. Our monitors will auto-calibrate every 200 hours to guarantee that your image colours and details are continuously reproduced perfectly.
Q9) Who holds the copyrights to the images?
All images we capture are copyrighted to our clients. We do retain the right to use these images for our showcase portfolio.
Q10) How much experience do you have with photo editing?
Having more than a decade of experience, we understand photo editing in-depth. With experience of working with top online marketplaces, also we are working with international clients to meet the exacting demand of different online platforms.
Q11) What additional services do you offer during shoots? Are there extra charges?
Here are some of the other services provided in addition to which, includes:
- Props
- Product video shoots
- Product uploading and catalogue
- Online marketplace registration
- Models
- Hair and makeup
- Stylists
- Travel expenses (location shoot)
- Digital marketing and promotion
These are provided at some additional cost, depending on the project scope
Q12) How do you promote your work?
We market our work through search engine optimization, digital marketing, references, and word of mouth. Pay per click and paid campaigns also promote a considerable extent of our marketing
Q13) Can you assist with promoting our products?
Absolutely. With the vast experience in eCommerce photography setup over the years, we can bestow upon your products maximum visibility and sales through paid campaigns, marketplace optimization, social media, and the like.
Q14) What if I’m unsure about how I want my products photographed? Can you assist?
With the extensive experience handling product shoot and fashion photography, we have, and this would help you provide the right direction with regard to designing the shoot. Hiring a professional stylist is always advantageous. In case you have the budget constraints, we would still be able to assist in providing the desired look and feel.
We also make sure that your images are in line with the technical requirements of different online selling platforms so that there are no rejections.
Q15) What do you expect from me?
All we request of you, our client, is candid feedback. All it does is help us and enable the quality of our work to be over and above your expectations.
The development of a strong, positive client relationship is key to us. We shall pull this off by creating a friendly and collaborative relationship atmosphere throughout your project.
Feel free to let us know more about your inquiries on product photographer, eCommerce, or fashion photography. We will definitely be happy to help you through each process.