Product Photography for Ecommerce in Nigeria

1. Prepare every product before it reaches the studio

Clean surfaces, remove dust, straighten labels and check caps, boxes and seals. Small defects become much more obvious under professional lighting. Send the best physical sample of each product, not a damaged warehouse unit.

2. Create a shot list

List every product, size, colour and angle you need. Mark which images must be front-facing catalogue shots and which can be creative. A clear shot list reduces missed variants and makes pricing more accurate.

3. Separate catalogue images from campaign images

Catalogue photography is designed for clarity and consistency, usually on a simple background. Campaign photography is more creative and may use props, liquids, fabric, models or dramatic lighting. Treat them as two different production needs.

4. Confirm your marketplace or website requirements

Different ecommerce platforms may need square, portrait or landscape images. Tell the photographer your preferred crop, background colour and minimum image size so the final files can be delivered correctly.

5. Prepare packaging and brand assets

Bring complete packaging, labels, inserts and accessories. If there is a specific brand colour or visual direction, share it before the session. This helps props and backgrounds support the brand rather than competing with it.

6. Define usage before a commercial campaign

Images intended for paid advertising, billboards, packaging or national campaigns may require more production and different commercial terms than simple ecommerce photos. Explain the intended use when requesting a quote.