Beauty & Skincare Product Photography Ideas
Whether you sell skincare, cosmetic, hair, or bath and body products, we are here to help. You put a lot of effort into creating your beauty products. Now let’s create beautiful product images for them.
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Use ingredients as props
Emphasize the ingredients in your beauty product by placing them in the background.
Capture water in the shot
Water creates the refreshing feeling. Disclaimer: This might take you several tries!
Smear it on a clear surface
Showcase the color and texture to help shoppers see and feel the product.
Put it on a snowy ground
Soft powdery snow can remind people of the softness they desire from their skin.
Pour it on a hand
Showcase the smooth skin of someone who used the product.
Have flowers in the background
People often think about beauty and fragrance when they see flowers.
Take multiple products together
Show the set of products, especially if they can be bought as a bundle.
Show in context
Place the products where people would normally keep them in their houses.
Lay it flat
Instead of placing your beauty product upright, try laying it flat and tiling it at an angle.
Play with shadows
Lights and shadows can help to create a calm and peaceful vibe.
Take a close-up shot
Make your product feel even more significant than it is.
Hold the product in a model's hands
A pair of hands can encourage people to think about tenderness and care.
Use meaningful props
Find ways to visualize the benefits of your beauty product.
Take with the packaging
Showcase the packaging, especially if you have invested in the design.
Create reflections
Make use of the reflective surface of the product or the environment.
Keep it simple
A simple plain-colored background keeps the image clean and tidy.
Show someone using it
Find someone in your target demographics so that the right shoppers will relate to the photo.
FAQs about beauty & skincare product photography
How can I make my beauty products look more appealing in photographs?
Besides the ideas mentioned above, there are two other things to take note of. First, have proper lighting to illuminate the products and highlight their features. If you do not have studio lighting, natural sunlight often works great too. Make sure the light is shining on the surface you are photographing. Second, edit the photo to enhance key elements. For example, you could adjust the color, crop the image, add filters, and touch up reflections and shadows. Of course, you could use Pebblely to help you.
How much does a beauty product photography or photo shoot cost?
The cost of a beauty product photography or photo shoot can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the location, duration of the shoot, the number of products being photographed, the number of models, the complexity of the set and lighting, the experience and reputation of the photographer, and any additional post-production or retouching work that may be needed. In general, a professional beauty product photo shoot can cost several thousand dollars.
Do I need models for my beauty product photos?
Having models is not a must but models can help showcase the products and provide the personal human element in your product images. But it is ultimately up to you and your creative vision for the shoot. It is also possible to take photos using props or other visual elements in place of models, depending on the goals and style of the shoot.