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# Clean studio packshot
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "professional product photography, single premium wireless headphone on clean white background, soft studio lighting with subtle shadow, commercial e-commerce style, sharp focus, 4K quality",
"size": "2K"
}'
Shot Types
1. Hero Shot (Primary Image)
The main image customers see first. Clean, focused, aspirational.
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "hero product shot, premium smartwatch floating at slight angle, clean gradient background transitioning from white to light grey, dramatic rim lighting, subtle reflection below, commercial photography, magazine quality, sharp details",
"size": "2K"
}'
Rule
Why
Product fills 80% of frame
Maximizes visual impact
Slight angle (15-30 degrees)
Adds dimension vs flat front-on
One hero light + fill
Creates depth without harsh shadows
Neutral or brand-color background
Keeps focus on product
2. Packshot (E-Commerce White Background)
Amazon, Shopify, and most marketplaces require pure white backgrounds.
# Pure white background packshot
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "product packshot, leather wallet standing upright at slight angle on pure white background #FFFFFF, soft even studio lighting, no shadows, e-commerce product photography, Amazon listing style, clean sharp focus",
"size": "2K"
}'
Amazon Requirements:
Pure white background (RGB 255, 255, 255)
Product fills 85%+ of frame
No props, text, logos, or watermarks
Minimum 1000px on longest side (1600px+ recommended for zoom)
JPEG or PNG, sRGB color
3. Lifestyle Shot
Product in context — shows how it's used or where it belongs.
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "lifestyle product photography, premium coffee mug on rustic wooden table beside an open book and reading glasses, morning sunlight streaming through window, cozy home atmosphere, shallow depth of field, warm tones, editorial style",
"size": "2K"
}'
4. Scale Shot
Shows product size relative to familiar objects or human hands.
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
"prompt": "product scale photography, compact portable speaker held in one hand, person showing how small and portable it is, clean blurred background, natural lighting, lifestyle tech photography",
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
}'
5. Detail / Close-Up Shot
Highlights texture, material quality, or specific features.
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "extreme close-up product detail, premium leather bag stitching and grain texture, macro photography, shallow depth of field, soft directional lighting highlighting texture, luxury product photography, editorial quality",
"size": "2K"
}'
6. Group / Collection Shot
Multiple products or variants together.
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "product collection flat lay photography, three skincare bottles arranged in triangular composition on marble surface, minimal props, soft overhead lighting, beauty product photography, editorial style, coordinated brand aesthetic",
"size": "2K"
}'
Camera Angles
Angle
Best For
Prompt Keyword
Eye level
Most products, relatable
"eye level shot", "straight on"
Slight above (30°)
Flat lay, food, cosmetics
"overhead angle", "45 degree angle"
Bird's eye (90°)
Flat lay compositions
"flat lay", "top down", "overhead"
Low angle
Making products look powerful/premium
"low angle", "looking up at product"
3/4 angle
Most versatile, shows depth
"three-quarter view", "slight angle"
Lighting Setups
Setup
Look
Prompt Keywords
Soft box (diffused)
Even, minimal shadows
"soft studio lighting", "diffused light"
Rim/edge lighting
Dramatic outline glow
"rim lighting", "edge light", "backlit"
Natural window
Warm, authentic, lifestyle
"natural window light", "golden hour"
Hard directional
Strong shadows, editorial
"dramatic directional lighting", "hard shadow"
Flat/even
E-commerce, no shadows
"even lighting", "no shadows", "flat light"
Shadow Types
Shadow
Effect
When to Use
No shadow
Clean, floating
Amazon/e-commerce requirements
Contact shadow
Tiny shadow where product meets surface
Grounded but clean
Drop shadow
Soft shadow below product
Adds depth, professional
Dramatic shadow
Long, directional shadow
Editorial, luxury, mood
Reflection
Mirror-like surface below
Tech, luxury, premium feel
Background Guide
Background
Best For
Prompt Keywords
Pure white (#FFFFFF)
E-commerce, marketplaces
"pure white background"
Light grey gradient
Hero shots, premium
"gradient background white to grey"
Marble/stone
Luxury, beauty, jewelry
"marble surface"
Wood/rustic
Artisan, food, natural products
"rustic wooden table"
Colored (brand)
Brand consistency
"background color [hex]"
Lifestyle environment
Context shots
"kitchen counter", "desk", "bathroom shelf"
Composition Rules
Rule
Application
Rule of thirds
Place product at intersection points for lifestyle shots
Center dominant
E-commerce/packshots — product dead center
Negative space
Leave room for text overlay if marketing use
Leading lines
Use table edges, shadows to draw eye to product
Odd numbers
Groups of 3 or 5 products look better than 2 or 4
Triangle composition
Arrange 3 items in a triangle for balance
E-Commerce Image Set
A complete product listing needs 7-9 images in this order:
Position
Image Type
Purpose
1
Hero / packshot
Primary listing image, white background
2
Lifestyle
Product in use/context
3
Feature callout
Key feature highlighted
4
Scale reference
Size in hand or next to known object
5
Detail close-up
Material quality, craftsmanship
6
Alternate angle
Back or side view
7
Infographic
Dimensions, specs, what's included
8
Packaging
Unboxing experience
9
Social proof
Rating overlay or lifestyle with caption
# Generate a complete e-commerce set# 1. Hero packshot
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "product packshot, premium bluetooth speaker on pure white background, slight angle, soft studio lighting, subtle contact shadow, e-commerce photography, sharp, 4K",
"size": "2K"
}' --no-wait
# 2. Lifestyle
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "lifestyle product photography, bluetooth speaker on poolside table, summer setting, sunglasses and drink nearby, warm natural light, vacation vibes, editorial style",
"size": "2K"
}' --no-wait
# 3. Detail
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "extreme close-up of speaker grille texture and premium materials, macro product photography, soft lighting, showing build quality, sharp detail",
"size": "2K"
}' --no-wait
# 4. Scale
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
"prompt": "person holding compact bluetooth speaker in one hand, showing portable size, clean blurred background, natural light, lifestyle tech photography",
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
}' --no-wait
Key: on model or flat lay, lifestyle context, brand mood
Prompt add: "fashion photography, editorial, styled, natural pose"
Avoid: pure white background for lifestyle (save for e-commerce only)
Image Editing Workflow
# Generate base product image
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
"prompt": "premium headphones on white background, studio product photography",
"size": "2K"
}'# Edit: change background to lifestyle
belt app run bytedance/seededit-3-0-i2i --input '{
"prompt": "change the background to a modern minimalist desk setup with warm afternoon light, keep the headphones exactly the same",
"image": "headphones-white.png"
}'# Upscale for print
belt app run falai/topaz-image-upscaler --input '{
"image": "headphones-lifestyle.png"
}'
Common Mistakes
Mistake
Problem
Fix
Busy backgrounds
Product gets lost
Clean, simple backgrounds — product is the star
Flat front-on angle
Looks like a mugshot
Slight 15-30° angle adds dimension
Wrong lighting for category
Tech on rustic wood, food in cold light
Match lighting to product category conventions
Too many props
Distracts from product
Max 2-3 supporting props for lifestyle shots
Inconsistent style across set
Looks unprofessional
Same lighting setup, same background family
No scale reference
Customers can't judge size
Include at least one shot with hands or known objects
Low resolution
Can't zoom, looks amateur
Generate at 2K+ and upscale if needed
Perfectly centered everything
Static, boring layout
Use rule of thirds for lifestyle, center only for packshots
