Frequently Asked Questions

  • Studio product photos start at $39 per image for the capture. Most e-commerce clients add retouching ($25), a clipping path ($3), and web sizing ($2), so a finished, marketplace-ready image typically runs $69. Projects under 15 images include a $249 setup fee, which covers pre-production, studio and lighting setup, and file prep; projects of 15 or more images have the setup fee waived automatically and move into volume pricing. Book a 20-minute call and you will have a written quote the same day.

  • The $39 covers the studio shoot of one product angle: lighting, styling, and a high-resolution capture. Retouching, background removal, and file formatting are priced separately so you only pay for what your listing needs.

  • Yes. Every project of 15 or more photos automatically has the $249 setup fee waived, and the per-photo studio rate drops as your image count grows: 15 to 40 photos are $36 each, 41 to 70 are $33, and 71 or more are $30, compared to $39 per photo plus the $249 setup fee on smaller projects. Retouching, clipping paths, and formatting stay at their standard per-image rates. Retainer clients get a monthly image bundle at the lowest tier.

  • You will get a proposal with a simple agreement and a 50% deposit; the balance is due when the images are delivered. No subscriptions, no surprises.

  • You ship your products to my studio in Vista, California, in North County San Diego. I shoot them to an approved shot list, and you get a download link with finished images typically within 4 to 6 business days. Local San Diego brands can drop off or schedule a pickup.

  • No. We agree on a shot list and reference images before I shoot, so you approve the look up front. That is what makes ship-in work for brands anywhere in the U.S. If you are local and would like to attend the shoot you are more than welcome.

  • Pack each item as if it were going to a customer, include a packing list with SKU names, and ship with tracking to the address in your proposal. I photograph the unboxing so you have a record of how everything arrived.

  • Yes, products are returned within 1-2 business days after your shoot is complete and you are happy with your photos.

  • Yes. I have shot extensively for both platforms and know their image requirements. Gather your reference listings, and we will go through the details on a quick 20-minute call so everything is shot and formatted exactly the way you want it, ready to drop into your store without reformatting.

  • It depends on the size of the project. A single product with 4 or 5 angles is usually back to you within 48 hours of arriving at the studio. A typical ecommerce order of 15 to 40 photos across several SKUs takes 4 to 6 business days from the day your products arrive. Larger catalogs and projects with heavy retouching or compositing run longer, and I will confirm an exact delivery date for your project on our 20-minute call and put it in writing on your proposal. Rush delivery is available on request.

  • Whatever your platform needs. Standard delivery is high-resolution JPEGs sized and optimized for Amazon, Shopify, or wherever you sell, and I can also deliver transparent PNG cutouts, layered PSD files, and TIFFs for print. If you have a specific spec outside of these, bring it up on our 20-minute call and I will deliver the files exactly the way you need them.

  • Yes. Main images are shot on pure white with the product filling at least 85% of the frame, with no props, text, or watermarks, so they pass Amazon's listing rules the first time.

  • Love your product photos, or I reshoot them free. Guaranteed. Because we approve the shot list before the shoot, the images match the plan; if something misses the brief, I reshoot it at no charge.

  • Every project includes one round of retouching revisions, additional rounds are typically charged at $9 per photo.

  • No. Every image is a real photograph of your actual product, which is what marketplaces like Amazon require for main images. AI-assisted lifestyle variations are available as an add-on for ad creative.

  • My studio is in Vista, California, serving Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, and all of San Diego in person, and e-commerce brands nationwide through ship-in photography.

  • Any product sold B2B or B2C, examples include; Eyewear, supplements, apparel, golf and sporting goods, beverages, cosmetics, and consumer electronics.

  • Book a free 20-minute introduction call. We will go over your products and platform, and you will have a written quote the same day.