Pre-Shoot Checklist
Clean and prepare all products. Charge camera or phone battery. Set up lighting (natural or artificial). Prepare backgrounds (white poster board or seamless paper). Gather props for lifestyle shots. Clear memory card or phone storage.
During the Shoot
Shoot in RAW or highest quality JPEG. Use a tripod or stable surface. Set white balance to daylight. Take minimum 7 angles per product: front, back, both sides, top, detail, and lifestyle. Check focus and exposure after each shot. Shoot extra — you can always delete later.
Post-Processing Checklist
Select best images from each angle. Upload to Pic1.ai for background removal. Apply consistent shadow type across all products. Export at platform-required dimensions. Check color accuracy on multiple devices. Optimize file size (aim for under 200KB per image in WebP).
Platform Upload Checklist
Use descriptive file names (product-name-angle.webp). Write unique alt text for each image. Upload in the correct order (main image first). Verify images meet platform requirements. Test zoom functionality. Check mobile display.
SEO Checklist
Include product schema markup with image URLs. Submit updated sitemap to search engines. Verify images appear in Google Image search. Add images to Google Merchant Center feed. Monitor image search traffic in analytics.
Quality Assurance
View all images on mobile device. Check for consistent styling across catalog. Verify no competitor products visible in lifestyle shots. Ensure all text in images is legible. Get a second opinion from someone unfamiliar with the product.
This checklist ensures professional, consistent product photography every time. Bookmark it and use it for every shoot.