Good product photography starts before the camera. If the sample is damaged, incomplete, or different from the final product, the final images can create problems for your Amazon listing, Shopify page, or launch campaign.
Sample Checklist
- Send the newest production sample, not an early prototype.
- Include all accessories, cables, inserts, labels, manuals, and packaging.
- Confirm color, material, logo placement, and finish before shipping the sample.
- Ask the supplier to protect glossy, transparent, or fragile surfaces during shipment.
- Send dimensions, material notes, and any features that need to be shown clearly.
- Include a simple product-use explanation if the function is not obvious.
Information to Send With the Sample
Send the product link, supplier photos, target sales channel, competitor examples, image requirements, launch deadline, and brand guidelines. If you have Amazon bullet points or Shopify product copy, share those too. They help the image set answer the same buyer questions as the product page.
Common Problems to Avoid
Avoid sending incomplete samples, wrong packaging, old logo versions, missing accessories, or products with visible scratches. If the product is still changing, tell the studio which details are final and which details may need retouching or later replacement.
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