Every background, light, angle and style that sells a product, on one page. Copy the prompts, swap in your product, ship the listing. Works in Midjourney, FLUX, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion and Nano Banana.
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Every card below has a plain-English when to use and a ready prompt. Replace [product] with your item (be specific: "a matte black ceramic coffee mug", not "a mug"). Keep the light soft and the product accurate unless a card says otherwise.
a product photograph of [product] on a seamless pure white background, soft even studio lighting, subtle contact shadow, centered, catalog style, sharp focus, high detaila product photograph of [product] on a polished white marble surface, soft diffused light, gentle reflection, shallow depth of field, luxury catalog style, crisp detaila product photograph of [product] on a warm reclaimed wood table, soft window light from the left, natural shadows, cozy artisanal mood, shallow depth of field, 85mma product photograph of [product] on a smooth [brand color] gradient background, studio softbox lighting, floating with a soft drop shadow, modern minimalist, vibrant, clean, sharpa lifestyle product photograph of [product] on a styled kitchen counter beside fresh ingredients, soft morning window light, natural props, warm inviting mood, shallow depth of field, editorialstudio product photograph of [product], soft three-point lighting, softbox key light, gentle fill, subtle rim light, even exposure, soft shadows, professional, sharpproduct photograph of [product], single hard key light from upper right, deep directional shadows, high contrast, dramatic editorial mood, textured, crispproduct photograph of [product] beside a large window, soft diffused daylight, gentle falloff, natural soft shadows, airy lifestyle mood, shallow depth of fieldproduct photograph of [translucent product], backlit rim lighting, glowing edges, dark gradient background, refracted highlights, dramatic, luxury, sharpeye-level hero product photograph of [product], centered, seamless background, soft studio light, contact shadow, catalog style, ultra sharp, high detailthree-quarter 45-degree angle product photograph of [product], soft studio lighting, subtle shadow, showing the front and top faces, clean background, crisp detailtop-down flat-lay product photograph of [product] arranged with complementary props, soft even overhead light, styled composition, negative space, editorial, sharpextreme macro product photograph of [product detail], fine texture and material, shallow depth of field, soft directional light, razor sharp, high detailclean catalog product photograph of [product], seamless white background, soft even lighting, centered, accurate color, sharp focus, commercial, high detailluxury product photograph of [product], dark reflective surface, dramatic rim light, deep shadows, elegant minimal composition, premium mood, crisp, refinedPinterest-style lifestyle product photograph of [product] in a cozy styled setting, soft warm natural light, muted pastel palette, airy negative space, inviting, editorialminimalist product photograph of [product], single subject, large empty space, soft gradient background, gentle shadow, calm modern aesthetic, clean, sharp| Platform | Best shot | Background | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Eye-level hero | Pure white (required on the main image) | Product fills about 85% of the frame, no props, text or logos on the main image |
| Shopify | Hero plus a lifestyle mix | White or a brand gradient | Keep one angle and light across the whole catalog, export square 1:1 |
| Etsy | Lifestyle plus macro | Wood, natural, in-context | Show scale and the handmade detail, keep it warm and human |
| Lifestyle or flat-lay | Styled scene, marble or gradient | Shoot 4:5 or square, lead with color and mood to stop the thumb |
a photo of a candleeye-level hero product photograph of an amber soy candle in a frosted glass jar, on a warm reclaimed wood table, soft window light from the left, three-quarter angle, cozy artisanal style, fine wax texture, warm and invitingseamless white, matte black, polished marble, reclaimed wood, brushed concrete, linen cloth, acrylic riser, mirror reflection, sand, slate
soft three-point, single hard key, soft window light, backlit rim, studio softbox, overhead flat-lay light, gradient glow, gentle contact shadow, high-key, low-key
85mm f/1.8, 50mm, 100mm macro, shallow depth of field, deep focus for full product, straight-on, floating with drop shadow, product turntable look
catalog, commercial, luxury, minimalist, Pinterest lifestyle, editorial, scandinavian, warm and cozy, clean and premium, fresh and bright
accurate color, true to product, razor sharp, high detail, fine texture, clean edges, no distortion, studio quality, crisp, photorealistic
fresh ingredients, dried flowers, coffee beans, linen napkin, marble tray, wooden board, soft shadows of leaves, water droplets, folded fabric
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