Product Photography Checklist Template

Equipment

• Camera
• Tripod
• Lights: key light, fill light, backlight
• Backdrop (mounted sweep, craft paper, or plasterboard)
• Mannequin
• Mannequin bust (for jewelry)
• Lightbox (for small items)
• Extensions cords
• Laptop
• Editing software
• Photo template files

Photography Toolbox

• Batteries and chargers
• Tape
• Safety pins
• Clothespins
• Scissors
• Glue dots
• Bluetack
• Clamps
• Fishing wire
• Iron
• Wooden hanger
• Non-damaging hooks
• Compressed gas duster
• Sanitizing wipes
• Pen and paper

Shot Styles

• Product only
• Mannequin
• In-context
• Model
• Backstage shots for social media

Camera Angles

• Eye-level
• Low angle
• High angle
• Bird’s eye
• 45 degree
• 360-degree photo
• Other (product specific)

• Set up sweep or shooting table
• Set up lights
• Set up tripod
• Adjust camera settings
• Take test shots
• Take product photos
• Transfer files to computer
• Post-processing