PRODUCT & ADVERTISING

PHOTOGRAPHY


Why is it important to hire a Great Product & Advertising Photographer?

Great photos = more sales

Let’s be real, customers can’t touch, smell, or try a product online. Good photos build trust, shows quality and creates desire. If your product looks high-end in a photo, people believe it’s worth the price. People judge a brand’s credibility within milliseconds and visuals do the heavy lifting.

 

A good photographer knows how to sell

It’s not just about showing what the product is, it’s about showing what it feels like, what lifestyle it fits into and who it’s for. A good product photographer knows how to use lighting, colour, and styling to match your brand, highlight your product’s best features and tell a visual story that makes customers feel something, and that emotion leads to action. A great photographer doesn’t just take pictures, we create feelings. We know how to make a product look desirable, a service feel essential, and a brand feel alive. That emotional pull is what drives consumer action.

 

Poor photos make great products look cheap

You can have the best product in the world, but if the photos are blurry, dark or inconsistent, it immediately makes your brand look unprofessional, low quality, or even untrustworthy. People judge quickly and good photography protects your reputation. Poor visuals cost you lost sales, weak brand perception, more time spent fixing problems later, strong visuals earn you money by making your marketing more effective.

 

Product photos drive your entire online presence

Your product images are used everywhere. That means your photos are constantly representing your brand, even when you’re sleeping. 

 

Good photography highlights your product’s value

A great product photographer knows how to capture texture, packaging details, and finishes, show how it’s used or what it pairs well with and position it in a way that makes it look premium. That makes your product stand out, even in a crowded market. Lighting, composition, styling, colour theory aren’t random choices. A great photographer uses them intentionally to highlight your product’s best features, create mood, guide the viewer’s eye and differentiate you from competitors.

 

Customers want consistency and confidence

A great photographer gives you a cohesive look across your brand, confidence that every photo matches your visual identity and photos that are ready for marketing, no extra editing stress. This is important if you want your brand to feel polished and professional, especially in industries like skincare, wellness, health, and beauty. 

 

We collaborate with Your Creative Team

Great photographers work seamlessly with art directors, stylists, marketing teams and designers. We understand the bigger campaign vision and help elevate it.

What is the difference between Product & Advertising Photography?

They may look similar, but they serve very different purposes.

 

Feature

Product Photography

Advertising Photography

Main Purpose

Show the product

Sell the lifestyle/emotion

Style

Clean, simple, accurate

Creative, dramatic, conceptual

Use Case

E‑commerce, catalogues

Campaigns, ads, billboards

Focus

Details & clarity

Story & emotion

Elements

Product only

Models, props, environments

Goal

Inform

Persuade

 


PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Purpose: Show the product clearly and accurately. Product photography is all about clarity, accuracy, and detail. It’s meant to show customers exactly what they’re buying.

 

Characteristics

  • Clean, simple backgrounds (often white or neutral)
  • Consistent lighting
  • True-to-life colours
  • Minimal styling
  • Focus on features, shape, texture
  • Used for e‑commerce, catalogues, online stores, packaging

 

Goal: To inform. To help the customer understand what the product looks like without distraction.

Example: A perfectly lit bottle of perfume on a white background showing the label clearly.


ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY

Purpose: Sell the idea, lifestyle, or emotion behind the product. Advertising photography goes beyond the product itself. It’s about storytelling, mood, and persuasion.

 

Characteristics

  • Creative lighting and styling
  • Models, props, environments
  • Dramatic or emotional storytelling
  • Strong brand identity
  • High production value
  • Used for billboards, campaigns, social ads, magazines

 

Goal: To inspire desire. To make the viewer feel something that leads them to want the product.

Example: A perfume bottle photographed with a model, dramatic lighting, and a luxurious setting to evoke elegance and desire.

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PRICING / PACKAGES

The CLEAN CUT PACK

Package

R1200

Simple, professional images for online stores & listings.

  • Session Time: 1 hour 
  • INCLUDES:
  • 20 Images (10 products x 2 angles)
  • White/neutral background, 
    consistent lighting.
  • BENEFITS:
  • High-resolution + web-optimized versions.
  • Clean background (white or neutral).
  • Fast turnaround.
  • Perfect for catalogs, Etsy, Takealot, etc.
  • Optional cropping for marketplaces.
Clean Choice

The STYLED LOOk-BOOK

Package

R2500

For brands that want their products to live & breathe.

  • Session Time: 2 hours 
  • INCLUDES:
  • 30 Images
  • Basic props, lifestyle integration, 
    brand-focused angles.
  • BENEFITS:
  • Light props + styling included.
  • Ideal for social media & websites.
  • Visual storytelling of your product in use.
  • Includes brand colour consideration.
  • Web + print formats delivered.
Styled Choice

the SIGNATURE BRAND

Package

R4800

Campaign-level content that tells your full product story.

  • Session Time: 4-5 hours 
  • INCLUDES:
  • 50 - 80 Images
  • Styled scenes, moodboard planning, 
    model or location options.
  • BENEFITS:
  • Multi-scene styling with moodboard support.
  • Optional models, studio, or on-location.
  • Perfect for campaign or content library creation.
  • Includes licensing for commercial use.
  • Priority editing timeline.
Signature Choice

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Making a booking or requesting a quotation is simple. Just reach out with your ideas, and we’ll discuss your needs, goals, and the best way to bring it all together. With careful planning, clear communication, and a creative approach from start to finish, we will achieve your specific goals together.


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