Planning ranges · Shenzhen production

Product Photography Pricing in China

Use these ranges to choose a realistic starting scope. The final quote depends on the product, shot list, locations, models, retouching, video, 3D inputs, and delivery schedule.

Common starting scopes

Plan around the images the buyer needs.

Pricing is quoted by production scope rather than by a generic hourly rate. Samples can be sent directly from your China supplier to our Shenzhen studio.

Simple studio scope

Starter Photography

US$349–499 typical planning range

For one camera-ready product that needs a compact ecommerce image set.

  • 3–4 studio product images
  • Clean background, detail, or simple styled setup
  • Basic preparation and commercial retouching
  • One consolidated revision round
Quote a starter set

Multi-format production

Campaign / Custom

US$1,800+ quoted from the approved brief

For model, location, video, 3D, multiple variants, or recurring asset production.

  • Custom shot list and production plan
  • Model, location, video, or 3D options
  • Platform-specific crops and deliverables
  • Milestone review and agreed revision scope
Discuss a custom scope

Planning ranges exclude third-party costs such as specialist models, premium locations, complex props, sample freight, and unusually extensive 3D cleanup unless the quote states otherwise. Projects below US$300 may not fit this custom workflow.

What changes the quote

Six inputs determine the real production cost.

Two products with the same image count can require very different preparation, crew, and post-production.

  • Product size, finish, assembly, and preparation
  • Number of products, variants, angles, and final assets
  • White background, styled set, real location, or model use
  • Infographic layout, copy, compositing, and retouching complexity
  • CAD cleanup, material creation, animation, or simulation
  • Deadline, review milestones, revision rounds, and usage requirements

Quote process

From supplier sample to approved scope.

A product link or supplier photo is enough for the first review. Accurate files and a clear asset list make the quote more precise.

Share the product

Send the listing, supplier photos, dimensions, sales channel, and launch date.

Define deliverables

Confirm required images, video, 3D views, variants, formats, and references.

Approve the quote

The quote records third-party costs, schedule, milestones, revisions, and payment terms.

Send the sample

Your supplier ships the approved sample and packaging to Shenzhen for production.

Pricing FAQ

Questions before requesting a quote.

Do you charge per photo?

Simple repeatable studio work can sometimes be estimated per image. Launch sets are quoted as a production scope because preparation, locations, design, and review affect the work.

Can my supplier send the sample?

Yes. A supplier, factory, sourcing agent, or China warehouse can send approved samples, packaging, and accessories to our Shenzhen studio.

How long does production take?

Simple studio projects may move quickly after the shot list and sample are approved. Model, location, video, and 3D projects receive a project-specific schedule in the quote.

Is Amazon listing design included?

Only when listed in the scope. Product photography, infographic layout, A+ modules, copy support, video, and source files are separate deliverables unless the quote combines them.

Get an accurate range

Send the product, sample status, and asset list.

We will recommend a practical photography, Amazon listing, video, or 3D scope before production begins.

Request pricing