Product and Commercial Photography Kenya | E-Commerce & Food

In the digital marketplace, your customer cannot touch, smell, or try on your product before buying. The photograph is the only reference they have. The Photoshoot Studio Kenya provides high-definition commercial photography designed to bridge this gap.

We help Kenyan businesses, from e-commerce startups to established manufacturers, create visual assets that build trust and drive conversions.

We understand that commercial photography serves a specific functional purpose: sales.

The quality of your images directly influences your click-through rate regardless of if you sell on Jumia, operate an Instagram boutique, or list menus on Uber Eats,

Our studio specializes in accurate color reproduction and detail-oriented lighting to ensure your products look as good on screen as they do in hand.

E-Commerce "Packshots" (White Background)

The foundation of any online store is the standard catalog image, often called a "packshot." This style presents the product clearly on a pure white background, free from distractions.

We adhere to strict technical standards required by major platforms like Amazon and Jumia.

This involves using "pure white" (RGB 255, 255, 255) backgrounds and deep etching (removing the background digitally) to ensure the product floats seamlessly on your website.

Our workflow prioritizes consistency; we ensure that every item in your catalog is shot at the same angle and with the same lighting intensity, creating a uniform and professional look for your collection page.

Creative Styling and Advertising Campaigns

While packshots inform the customer, creative images persuade them. These are the "Hero Shots" used for website banners, social media ads, and billboards.

We move beyond the white background to build a narrative around your product. This involves "Flat Lay" photography (shooting from above with arranged props) or lifestyle compositions that show the product in use. For example, instead of just showing a watch, we might photograph it on a wrist against a textured city background. We use hard lighting to create dramatic shadows or soft diffusion to evoke elegance, tailoring the mood to fit your specific brand identity.

Industry-Specific Solutions of Our Photoshoot

Different products require specific photographic techniques. Shooting a bottle of wine involves different challenges than shooting a cotton t-shirt. We utilize specialized workflows for major retail categories.

Food and Beverage Photography

A menu photo needs to stimulate appetite immediately. We work with restaurants and cloud kitchens to create images suitable for delivery apps like Uber Eats and digital menus.

Our process focuses on food styling. We use techniques to ensure vegetables look crisp and meat looks juicy. We also capture steam visibly to suggest freshness. Speed is critical. We shoot connected to a computer so chefs can approve the plating in real-time before the food cools down.

Fashion and Apparel: The Ghost Mannequin

Clothing retailers need to show the fit of a garment. Hiring professional models for large catalogs is often expensive. We offer the Ghost Mannequin service as a cost-effective alternative.

We photograph the clothing on a mannequin and digitally remove the figure in post-production. We also combine multiple shots to reveal the inside of the neck label. This technique gives the clothing a 3D effect. It shows the customer exactly how the fabric falls without the distraction of a human model.

Jewelry and Reflective Surfaces

Reflective items like gold, silverware, or glass bottles are technically demanding. The camera equipment often reflects in the object. We use specialized macro lenses and diffusion tents to control these reflections.

Our focus is on the texture and details of the material. For jewelry, we often use focus stacking. This involves taking multiple photos at different focus points and merging them. The result is a sharp image from front to back that reveals the intricate details of the craftsmanship.

The Production Process for Product Photography Kenya

Commercial photography is a logistical operation. We use a streamlined workflow to handle large volumes of products efficiently.

1. The Brief and Guidelines
We review your brand guidelines first. We need to know the required aspect ratio and file format before we start. This ensures the final files fit your website layout perfectly.

2. Product Preparation
High-definition cameras reveal every imperfection. A fingerprint on a watch or a crease in a shirt becomes obvious in the final image. We spend time cleaning, steaming, and polishing every item before it goes under the lights. This preparation reduces the need for heavy editing later.

3. Shooting and Approval
We shoot a test image for your approval when handling large batches. Once you sign off on the lighting style, we replicate it across the entire batch to ensure uniformity.

4. Retouching and Delivery
We perform color correction to ensure the product color on screen matches the physical item. Accurate color representation is critical to reduce customer returns.

Pricing Models for Commercial Shoots

We structure our fees based on the nature of the project. Understanding the difference between volume pricing and creative pricing helps you budget effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

We clarify common queries regarding logistics and file handling.

Do I get the products back?

Yes. We repackage your items for collection once the shoot is complete and you approve the images. We generally discard food prepared for shoots due to hygiene reasons unless we agree otherwise.

Can you match the background to my brand color?

We can accommodate specific branding. While white is standard, we can shoot on colored paper backgrounds. We can also digitally replace the background with your specific Hex Code color to match your website palette.

Do you offer infographics?

We can extend our service to include graphic design. We take the product photo and add text overlays or dimension measurements. These images are common on Amazon or Jumia product description pages to explain features quickly.

Get a Quote for Your Catalog

Quality visuals directly influence sales for new collections or menu updates. We are ready to help you improve your online store.

Please inform us of the number of products and the type of items to receive a quote. Contact our commercial team to discuss your project.