How to Create AI Product Photography?

Reading time: 12 min • Level: Beginner • Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Looking to create professional product visuals without a traditional photo studio? Artificial intelligence now enables you to integrate your packshots into lifestyle, editorial, or model scenes, and even generate animated videos. Optional expert manual retouching guarantees 100% product fidelity.

In this complete guide, discover how BlendAI Studio transforms your packshots into professional content through a unique hybrid approach: generative AI for creativity + real product for fidelity + expert retouching for quality.

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Welcome Offer

3 free credits upon registration

To test all Studio features

What you will learn:

What is AI product photography (and how it differs from Midjourney)
The 4 BlendAI Studio pages: Photos, Videos, Styles, and Retouches
The credit system and different pricing plans
AI vs traditional studio photography comparison
How to generate product videos from your images
Smart AI retouch vs expert manual retouch

What is AI Product Photography?

Definition

AI product photography consists of integrating your real product (from a clipped packshot) into a lifestyle scene generated by artificial intelligence. Unlike tools like Midjourney that generate entirely artificial visuals (including the product), BlendAI guarantees that your product remains 100% faithful to reality.

Why not Midjourney or DALL-E?

| Criteria | Midjourney/DALL-E | BlendAI | |----------|-------------------|---------| | Product fidelity | ❌ Distorted/inaccurate product | ✅ 100% faithful product | | Control | ❌ Random result | ✅ Full product control | | Commercial use | ⚠️ Legal limitations | ✅ Commercial rights included | | Process | 🔄 Trial & error | ✅ Packshot → AI Integration |

BlendAI's 3 Pillars

Generative AI: Professional lifestyle scene creation
Real Product: Your packshot integrated as-is (100% fidelity)
Expert Retouching: Optional human intervention for absolute perfection

The 4 BlendAI Studio Pages

1. 📸 Photo Studio (/studio/quick)

Function: Generate product images with AI

Cost: 0.5 credit per photo (1-10 variations possible)

Process:

Upload your packshot (transparent background recommended)
Describe desired scene (free prompt or image inspiration)
Select a professional style (100+ styles catalog)
Generate 1 to 10 variations at once
Download directly or order manual retouching

Use cases:

Jewelry on virtual model
Bag in lifestyle situation (café, street, travel)
Eyewear worn without real model
Watch in editorial setting

2. 🎬 Video Studio (/studio/video)

Function: Create 5-10s animated videos from your images

Cost: 0.3-1.1 credits depending on duration and quality

Formats:

Standard 720p: 5s (0.3cr) or 10s (0.6cr)
Pro 1080p: 5s (0.6cr) or 10s (1.1cr) - Subscribers only

Process:

Select a generated image (or upload external image)
Choose format (5s or 10s) and quality (Standard or Pro)
Generate video (processing: 2-5 min)
Download in MP4 format

Use cases:

Social media videos (Instagram Reels, TikTok)
Animated product demos for e-commerce
Dynamic advertising content

3. 🎨 My Styles (/studio/my-styles)

Function: Create custom visual styles for your brand

Cost: 2 credits per style (reusable infinitely)

Access: Subscribers only

Process:

Upload 5-10 reference images (your graphic charter)
AI learns your visual identity
Use this style for all future generations

Benefits:

Guaranteed visual consistency across all products
Time savings (no need to describe style each time)
Brand identity reinforcement

4. ✨ Retouches (/studio/retouches)

Function: Track your expert manual retouch requests

Cost: 1-10 credits depending on complexity (quote sent before billing)

Timeline: 24-72h maximum

Quality: 4K export, 100% guaranteed fidelity

Retouch types:

Fine adjustments (light, shadows, reflections)
Product detail correction
Perfect scene integration
Studio quality enhancement

Credit System

How it works

1 credit = $1 (base rate)

Pricing per operation

| Operation | Credits | $ Equivalent | |-----------|---------|--------------| | Photo generation | 0.5cr | $0.50 | | AI retouch | 0.2cr | $0.20 | | Manual retouch | 1-10cr | $1-10 | | Custom style | 2cr | $2 | | Standard Video 5s | 0.3cr | $0.30 | | Standard Video 10s | 0.6cr | $0.60 | | Pro Video 5s | 0.6cr | $0.60 | | Pro Video 10s | 1.1cr | $1.10 |

Packs (one-time purchase)

| Pack | Price | Credits | Savings | Validity | |------|-------|---------|---------|----------| | Starter | $65 | 10cr | - | 6 months | | Project | $195 | 32cr | 18% | 6 months | | Production | $420 | 75cr | 25% | 6 months |

Subscriptions (monthly)

| Plan | Price/month | Credits/month | Benefits | Rollover | |------|-------------|---------------|----------|----------| | Discovery | $75 | 13cr | Custom styles + Pro videos | 6 months | | Growth | $160 | 30cr | Priority support | 6 months | | Enterprise | $530 | 110cr | Dedicated manager | 6 months |

Rollover credits: Unused credits rollover for 6 months maximum.

AI Retouch vs Manual Retouch

AI Retouch (0.2 credit)

Function:

Automatic fine adjustments (light, contrast, shadows)
OR create coherent series (vary poses with same model)
OR upload new packshots for different products with same ambiance

Timeline: 1-2 minutes

Use cases:

Slightly adjust lighting
Create 5 pose variations of same model
Decline 10 different products in same scene

Manual Retouch (1-10 credits)

Function: Human expert intervention for absolute perfection

Timeline: 24-72h depending on volume and complexity

Quality: 4K export, 100% guaranteed fidelity

Use cases:

Jewelry (complex diamond reflections)
Watchmaking (mechanism details)
Leather goods (realistic leather texture)

Quote: A quote is systematically sent before billing.

Comparison: AI vs Traditional Studio

| Criteria | Traditional Photo Studio | BlendAI | |----------|-------------------------|---------| | Cost | $500-3000/shoot | $0.50/photo + optional retouch | | Timeline | 2-4 weeks | Instant (photos) / 24-72h (retouches) | | Flexibility | Redo = new shoot | Modify = $0.20 | | Models | Casting required ($500-2000) | Unlimited virtual models | | Locations | Studio + sets | Infinite AI scenes | | Scalability | 10-20 products/day | Unlimited |

Average savings: 90-95% vs traditional studio

Industry Use Cases

Jewelry

Problem: Jewelry shoot with model = $2000-5000 BlendAI Solution: Jewelry packshot → Virtual model integration → Expert reflection retouch = $1-3

Examples:

Ring on model hand
Necklace worn in lifestyle situation
Earrings worn

Watchmaking

Problem: Complex editorial staging BlendAI Solution: Watch packshot → Lifestyle scene → Detail retouch = $1-5

Eyewear

Problem: Model wearing glasses = casting + studio BlendAI Solution: Frame packshot → Virtual face integration → Adapted morphology = $0.50-2

Leather Goods

Problem: Bag shoot in situation (street, café, travel) = heavy logistics BlendAI Solution: Bag packshot → Multiple AI contexts → Realistic leather texture = $0.50-3

Technical FAQ

What formats do you accept?

JPG, PNG, WebP. Minimum recommended resolution: 1200px on longest side.

Can I use my visuals for commercial purposes?

Yes, all generated visuals belong to you with full commercial rights.

Are videos compatible with social networks?

Yes, MP4 format optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, 1-click cancellation. Cancellation takes effect at month end. Your credits remain usable for 6 months.

How does credit rollover work?

Unused credits automatically rollover for a maximum of 6 months from acquisition date.

Ready to start?

3 steps to begin

Create an account → Receive 3 free credits
Upload a packshot → Test Photo Studio
Generate your first visual → Download or order retouching

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