AI product photography with studio lighting, lifestyle shots, and packshot conventions. Covers angles, backgrounds, shadow types, hero shots, and e-commerce image requirements. Use for: product photos, e-commerce images, Amazon listings, packshots, lifestyle photography. Triggers: product photograph

Install the belt CLI skill: npx skills add belt sh/cli Product Photography Create professional product images with AI via [inference.sh](https://inference.sh) CLI. Quick Start Requires inference.sh CLI ( belt ). [Install instructions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/inference sh/skills/refs/heads/main/cli install.md) Shot Types 1. Hero Shot (Primary Image) The main image customers see first. Clean, focused, aspirational. Rule Why Product fills 80% of frame Maximizes visual impact Slight angle (15 30 degrees) Adds dimension vs flat front on One hero light + fill Creates depth without harsh shadows Neutral or brand color background Keeps focus on product 2. Packshot (E Commerce White Background) Amazon, Shopify, and most marketplaces require pure white backgrounds. Amazon Requirements: Pure white background (RGB 255, 255, 255) Product fills 85%+ of frame No props, text, logos, or watermarks Minimum 1000px on longest side (1600px+ recommended for zoom) JPEG or PNG, sRGB color 3. Lifestyle Shot Product in context — shows how it's used or where it belongs. 4. Scale Shot Shows product size relative to familiar objects or human hands. 5. Detail / Close Up Shot Highlights texture, material quality, or specific features. 6. Group / Collection Shot Multiple products or variants together. Camera Angles Angle Best For Prompt Keyword Eye level Most products, relatable "eye level shot", "straight on" Slight above (30°) Flat lay, food, cosmetics "overhead angle", "45 degree angle" Bird's eye (90°) Flat lay compositions "flat lay", "top down", "overhead" Low angle Making products look powerful/premium "low angle", "looking up at product" 3/4 angle Most versatile, shows depth "three quarter view", "slight angle" Lighting Setups Setup Look Prompt Keywords Soft box (diffused) Even, minimal shadows "soft studio lighting", "diffused light" Rim/edge lighting Dramatic outline glow "rim lighting", "edge light", "backlit" Natural window Warm, authentic, lifestyle "natural window light", "golden hour" Hard directional Strong shadows, editorial "dramatic directional lighting", "hard shadow" Flat/even E commerce, no shadows "even lighting", "no shadows", "flat light" Shadow Types Shadow Effect When to Use No shadow Clean, floating Amazon/e commerce requirements Contact shadow Tiny shadow where product meets surface Grounded but clean Drop shadow Soft shadow below product Adds depth, professional Dramatic shadow Long, directional shadow Editorial, luxury, mood Reflection Mirror like surface below Tech, luxury, premium feel Background Guide Background Best For Prompt Keywords Pure white ( FFFFFF) E commerce, marketplaces "pure white background" Light grey gradient Hero shots, premium "gradient background white to grey" Marble/stone Luxury, beauty, jewelry "marble surface" Wood/rustic Artisan, food, natural products "rustic wooden table" Colored (brand) Brand consistency "background color [hex]" Lifestyle environment Context shots "kitchen counter", "desk", "bathroom shelf" Composition Rules Rule Application Rule of thirds Place product at intersection points for lifestyle shots Center dominant E commerce/packshots — product dead center Negative space Leave room for text overlay if marketing use Leading lines Use table edges, shadows to draw eye to product Odd numbers Groups of 3 or 5 products look better than 2 or 4 Triangle composition Arrange 3 items in a triangle for balance E Commerce Image Set A complete product listing needs 7 9 images in this order: Position Image Type Purpose 1 Hero / packshot Primary listing image, white background 2 Lifestyle Product in use/context 3 Feature callout Key feature highlighted 4 Scale reference Size in hand or next to known object 5 Detail close up Material quality, craftsmanship 6 Alternate angle Back or side view 7 Infographic Dimensions, specs, what's included 8 Packaging Unboxing experience 9 Social proof Rating overlay or lifestyle with caption Product Categories Food & Beverage Jewelry & Accessories Electronics & Tech Cosmetics & Beauty Apparel & Fashion Image Editing Workflow Common Mistakes Mistake Problem Fix Busy backgrounds Product gets lost Clean, simple backgrounds — product is the star Flat front on angle Looks like a mugshot Slight 15 30° angle adds dimension Wrong lighting for category Tech on rustic wood, food in cold light Match lighting to product category conventions Too many props Distracts from product Max 2 3 supporting props for lifestyle shots Inconsistent style across set Looks unprofessional Same lighting setup, same background family No scale reference Customers can't judge size Include at least one shot with hands or known objects Low resolution Can't zoom, looks amateur Generate at 2K+ and upscale if needed Perfectly centered everything Static, boring layout Use rule of thirds for lifestyle, center only for packshots Related Skills Browse all apps: belt app list

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