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AI Product Photos: Tips & Best Practices

Get the most out of AI Product Photos with these tips and best practices for creating professional, high-quality product imagery.

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General Tips

Use High-Quality Reference Images

The AI uses your reference images to understand your product. Better reference images lead to better results:

  • Use clear, well-lit photos

  • Include multiple angles when possible

  • Select up to 4 reference images for best consistency

Leverage the Context Field

The optional context field is powerful. Use it to add specific instructions:

  • Color preferences

  • Background details

  • Styling notes

  • Brand guidelines

  • Specific product features to highlight

Edit the Generated Prompt

Don't just accept the auto-generated prompt. Review it before generating and make adjustments:

  • Add details the AI might have missed

  • Remove elements you don't want

  • Fine-tune the description

Generate Multiple Times

Not happy with the first result? Simply click Generate Images again. Each generation produces a different variation.


Product Image Tips

Choose the Right Category

Selecting the correct product category helps the AI understand how to photograph your product appropriately. A piece of jewelry should be shot differently than athletic wear.

Match Scene to Product

Consider where your customers would use the product:

Product Type

Suggested Scenes

Kitchenware

Kitchen, Home

Fitness gear

Gym, Nature, Outdoor

Fashion

Studio, Street, Café

Electronics

Studio, Office, Home

Beauty products

Bathroom, Studio

Use Lighting Strategically

Goal

Recommended Lighting

Clean, professional look

Studio High-Key

Soft, inviting feel

Natural Window Light

Dramatic, premium look

Moody / Low Light

Warm, lifestyle feel

Golden Hour


Model Creation Tips

Create Multiple Models

Build a library of different models to represent your customer base:

  • Different ages and demographics

  • Various body types

  • Different styles (casual, professional, athletic)

Use Descriptive Names

Name your models clearly so you can find them later:

  • "Young Professional Female - Athletic"

  • "Mature Male - Business Casual"

  • "Teen Female - Streetwear"

Keep Models Consistent with Your Brand

Create models that match your target audience. If you sell luxury items, create models with sophisticated, editorial expressions. For casual wear, opt for friendly, candid looks.


Scene Generation Tips

Match Activity to Product

When placing models in scenes, choose activities that make sense for your product:

Product

Activity Type

Specific Action

Loungewear

Relaxing

Lounging, Reading

Coffee mug

Relaxing

Having coffee

Laptop bag

Working

In office

Activewear

Active

At gym

Consider Time of Day

Time of day affects the mood:

  • Morning — Fresh, energetic

  • Golden hour — Warm, inviting

  • Night — Sophisticated, dramatic


Variant Generation Tips

Choose Strong Style References

The style reference image is the most important setting in Variant Generation. Pick an image that represents exactly the look you want.

Use the Prompt Catalog

Don't know where to start? Browse the prompt catalog for inspiration and pre-made prompts.


Managing Your Usage

Track Your Generations

Remember you have 100 generations per 24 hours. Plan accordingly:

  • Batch your generation work

  • Don't regenerate unnecessarily

  • Save images you like immediately

Keep Your Library Organized

  • Download important images to your device

  • Delete unused images regularly

  • Name models descriptively

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