Product PhotographyGlossary
Quick definitions for common terms in product photography, ecommerce imagery, and AI-powered creative tools. Each term includes why it matters and how to apply it.
Essential Terms
AI product photography
Creating product images using AI to generate backgrounds, scenes, and variations from a base product photo.
Product photography
Photographs designed to showcase a product clearly for listings, ads, and catalogs.
Background removal
Separating the product from its background so it can be placed on a clean or transparent backdrop.
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21 termsAI & Technology
2 termsPhotography
5 termsProduct photography
Photographs designed to showcase a product clearly for listings, ads, and catalogs.
Lifestyle product photography
Product photos placed in real-world scenes (kitchen, bedroom, outdoors) to show context and usage.
Studio lighting
Controlled lighting setups (softboxes, diffusers, reflectors) used to create consistent product photos.
Flat lay
A top-down photo composition where the product is arranged on a flat surface.
Hero image
The main image that leads a product page or ad creative, designed to communicate value instantly.
Image Editing
5 termsBackground removal
Separating the product from its background so it can be placed on a clean or transparent backdrop.
Product shadow
A realistic shadow that grounds the product so it doesn't look like it's floating.
Image upscaling
Increasing resolution (pixel dimensions) while preserving or improving detail using AI.
Retouching
Editing a photo to remove imperfections, adjust colors, and enhance details.
Color correction
Adjusting colors so the product looks accurate and consistent across images.
Image Formats
1 termsEcommerce
2 terms
Marketplaces
2 termsBranding
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Technical
3 termsImage resolution
The pixel dimensions of an image (e.g., 2000×2000) that determine how sharp it looks on screen.
PNG vs JPG
PNG supports transparency and lossless compression; JPG is smaller but lossy and doesn't support transparency.
Aspect ratio
The relationship between width and height (e.g., 1:1 square, 4:5 portrait).
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