We have answered some essential questions on the topic:
1. What is the purpose of a given photograph?
The background for photos is chosen based on their eventual purpose. Cosmetics catalogs often use neutral backgrounds with shadows. If the photo itself is to be placed on a white background, the image needs to have a high-contrast background. For brochures, the emphasis is placed on authentic, accurate angles. Making quality cosmetics photography is a challenge: not only does it need originality in angles, but also a creative approach to each task.
2. What equipment is necessary?
To make high-quality photos of cosmetic products, several pieces of equipment need to be used: a sturdy tripod, a macro lens with a focal length of fifty millimeters or more, as well as high gloss glass (preferably, of black and white colors for contrast). It is mandatory to use milky white plexiglass, and thin cotton gloves.
3. What are the lighting conditions requirements?
In beauty product photography, several pictures must be taken in rapid succession. The lighting conditions are determined by the surface on which the item is placed. Let’s take makeup product photography as an example. For a lipstick, it is generally accepted to take two pictures, one of the lipstick itself, and one of only the packaging. Then, a photo editor such as Photoshop can be used to merge the two images. For catalogs, it is most optimal to choose a soft, light background which accentuates the brightness of the shades. For such tasks, soft boxes need to be used. When working with multiple light sources, double shadows are to be avoided.
4. What are some of the life hacks to make quality photos?
Even if a photographer has all the necessary equipment and accessories, even if they know how to work with lighting, to make the best possible beauty product photos, some small life hacks are to be used:
To make the background for a photo light, and the shades soft and pronounced, a plain white sheet of paper is to be put under the glass.
To prevent fingerprints from appearing on the products, photographers use cotton gloves.
To change the position of the product, the plexiglass is rotated.
To achieve optimal reflections which are important for quality photographs, milky white gloss glass can be used.
These life hacks, and many more, are common practice for our professional photographers here at StylePhotos. If you need any beauty product photos taken, be sure to contact us for high-quality results!
Our Hands-on approach offers you the opportunity to participate in your shoot, either in person or virtually. With our in-house photographer, you can direct and oversee the entire process.
On the other hand, our Hands-off approach grants you peace of mind by allowing us to handle all aspects of the shoot for you. Simply provide us with your style guide, and our team will take care of the rest.
Our standard turnaround time is 5-7 business days, beginning from the receipt of your products and payment of the invoice. However, if you require a faster turnaround time, our rush service guarantees a delivery time of 2 days. Please note that a rush fee will apply.
If you opt for our rush service, kindly notify our team at least 48 hours in advance, to ensure we can accommodate your request.
After discussing your project with our team and clarifying all details, you can either deliver your products in person or select a courier service of your choice, such as UPS, FedEx, or Uber Package. Kindly provide a tracking number and include a return slip inside the package, if applicable. Please note that if you opt to use Uber Package, the client is responsible for the Uber fees. This also applies if you choose to use the same method for returning the items.
We welcome new clients to register on our content creation and management platform, equipped with all the necessary tools to create highly informative style guides for your project. Should you require any assistance with the registration process or navigating the platform, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome new clients to register on our content creation and management platform, equipped with all the necessary tools to create highly informative style guides for your project. Should you require any assistance with the registration process or navigating the platform, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to assist you in arranging special skill professionals, such as models, hair and makeup artists, and stylists. However, please ensure that you make this request well in advance. It's important to note that these services are considered add-ons, and will be charged separately and are not covered by membership discounts.
Our studio stands out from others because of our cutting-edge ecommerce solutions. During your booking, one of our certified operators or studio managers will assist you in selecting the perfect machines for your project, which we'll determine during the pre-production phase. Please note that any changes to the style guide on the day of the shoot that require a different machine will incur new rates.
As an advanced or enterprise member, you'll have access to a variety of perks, such as creating your own preset in our system with no minimum order requirements. Additionally, depending on the membership plan you select, you can enjoy discounts ranging from 20% to 30% on eligible services for each order, as well as other benefits.