Why this stack works
Traditional photography requires:
- Logistics: Shipping products to a studio.
- Equipment: High-end cameras and lights.
- Talent: Photographers and editors.
With this AI stack, you bypass the "Physical Reality" constraint. You only need one good raw photo of your product in even lighting. The rest—the environment, the lighting style, the context—is generated digitally.
Cost Comparison
| Item | Traditional Studio | AI Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Day Rate | $500 - $1,500 | $0 |
| Studio Rental | $300 | $0 |
| Turnaround Time | 7-14 Days | 30 Minutes |
| Re-shoots | Expensive | Free |
Pro Tips
- Lighting Match: Ensure your raw product photo has similar lighting direction to your AI background. If your AI background has window light from the left, don't photograph your product with light from the right.
- Shadows are Key: In Canva or PhotoRoom, always add a "Drop Shadow" or "Contact Shadow" to ground the product. Floating products look fake.