Product Photography Form: Let's Capture Your Vision

Your Full Name:

Company Name:

Company Website (if applicable):

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Preferred Method of Contact:

Brief Description of Your Company: (e.g., industry, primary products/services)

Project Title:

Primary Goal(s) of this Project:

What specific requirements do you have for e-commerce listings, such as background color, file size, or specific angles needed (e.g., clear cut-outs, high-resolution for zoom)?

What kind of social media engagement are you aiming for, and what specific platforms or campaign themes should these images support (e.g., engaging lifestyle shots for Instagram, Facebook ad visuals, Pinterest inspiration)?

Where on your website will these images be used, and what visual impact or message should they convey (e.g., eye-catching visuals for homepage, brand story on landing pages, specific aspect ratios)?

What print mediums will these images appear in, and what are their specific DPI, color profile, or layout requirements (e.g., high-DPI for magazines, brochure inserts, billboard large format)?

What is the overall theme or style of your catalog/lookbook, and how should these images contribute to showcasing your collection cohesively (e.g., stylized and cohesive presentation, specific product groupings, model integration)?

What are the specific image guidelines and requirements for your chosen online marketplaces (e.g., Amazon's main image rules, specific close-ups, packaging shots, infographic needs)?

Target Audience for these Images: (e.g., "Young adults interested in sustainable fashion," "Homeowners looking for high-quality kitchenware.")

Desired Overall Mood/Feeling of the Images: (e.g., "Luxurious and elegant," "Fun and playful," "Clean and minimalist," "Rugged and adventurous.")

Any specific marketing campaigns or timelines these images need to align with? (e.g., "Launching a holiday campaign on November 1st," "New website going live next quarter.")

Total Number of Individual Products to be Photographed:

Estimated Number of SKUs (Stock Keeping Units):

Types of Products:

Product Dimensions & Weight: (Please provide general ranges or specific examples if possible. This helps with studio setup and equipment needs.)

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

Product Material/Surface Finishes:

Are there any fragile, delicate, or high-value products that require special handling? If so, please describe:

Will products be shipped to the photographer, delivered in person, or will the photographer need to collect them? Please specify logistics.

Will products need to be returned?

Preferred Return Method:

For each product, what types of shots are required? (Please select all that apply)

Total Estimated Number of Final Edited Images Required:

Background Preference: (Please select all that apply)

Please specify color/hex code:

Please describe the desired setting/mood.

Desired Image Orientation:

What are your mixed orientation needs?

Required Image Resolution & File Type: (Please specify DPI, pixel dimensions, and preferred file formats for different uses) (e.g., "High-resolution JPG for print (300 DPI, minimum 3000px on longest side)," "Web-optimized JPG for e-commerce (72 DPI, 1500px on longest side)," "PNG with transparency," "TIFF for archival.")

Specific Naming Conventions for Files: (e.g., "SKU_ShotType.jpg," "ProductName_Angle.png," "BrandName_Collection_SKU_01.jpg")

Do you have any existing brand guidelines or visual style guides to adhere to?

Please attach the guidelines.

Are props required for lifestyle shots?

Will you provide them, or do you need the photographer to source them?

Please specify the type of props needed, aesthetic, or specific items:

Do you require a stylist for product arrangement or life style scenes?

Will you be present during the photoshoot, or do you expect the photographer to work independently based on this brief?

Please specify if for all or part of the shoot:

Desired Project Start Date:

Desired Project Completion Date (Delivery of Final Images):

Is there a hard deadline for these images to be delivered?

Please specify and explain why.

What is your estimated budget for this project? (e.g., "Under $X," "$X - $Y," "Open to discussion based on proposal.")

Do you have flexibility with the budget for additional services (e.g., rush delivery, extensive retouching)?

Payment Preferences:

Level of Retouching Required: (e.g., "Standard color correction and cropping," "Advanced blemish removal and product clean-up," "Extensive manipulation or composite work.")

Do you require clipping paths/silhouettes for all product images?

Preferred Method of Image Delivery:

Do you require raw files in addition to edited JPEGs/PNGs?

What are your usage rights expectations for the final images? (e.g., "Unlimited commercial use for all marketing channels," "Limited use for specific campaigns.")

How did you hear about us?

Are there any competitor websites or product photography examples you particularly like or dislike? (Please provide links if possible.)

Any other specific instructions or considerations not covered above?