How a Modeled Product Shoot Increases Your Sales? Professional Solutions for Istanbul and Berlin
When your customers buy a product online, they can't touch it, try it or feel the material. The only thing that bridges this gap is photographs. The key to e-commerce success is professional images that can tell the customer the value and quality of the product in seconds. High-quality product photos are not a luxury, but one of the marketing tools with the highest return on investment (ROI). So, how can we take this process one step further and multiply sales? Answer: modeled product shooting.
A well-constructed modeled shoot tells the story of your product, shows how it will fit into the customer's life and triggers the desire to buy. Transforming e-commerce sites and marketplace listings for hundreds of brands modeled product shooting You can see the power of visuals with your own eyes by examining our projects.
Especially Amazon, Trendyol and Etsy Professional shots are essential to make a difference in competitive marketplaces. As LUX Production Istanbul and Berlin In our studios, we offer e-commerce shooting solutions tailored to your brand's goals.
The Perception that "Model Shooting is Expensive": Is It Really True?
Many businesses shy away from modeled e-commerce, thinking that it is a costly and complex process. This is a common misconception. Yes, a professional production includes costs such as models, stylists, makeup artists and equipment. But the real question to ask is: "What will be the return?", not "How much will it cost?".
For example, one Berlin-based handbag brand that worked with us invested in lifestyle model shots that showed the product in use, rather than just decoupage photos with white backgrounds. The result? Ürün detay sayfasında geçirilen süre %40 arttı ve dönüşüm oranları ilk üç ayda %22’lik bir artış gösterdi. Cost has turned from an expense item to a profitable investment in addition to the increase in turnover.
The solution is not always to shoot a full campaign. There are budget-friendly but highly effective concepts that add a "human touch" to your photography. In this article, we will explore these concepts and how they can add value to your brand with LUX Production's experience.
The Key to Success: The Focus Should Always Be on the Product
The most basic rule to remember is this: The star of a good product photo is not the model, but the product itself. The model is a tool that complements the product, gives it life and helps it connect with the target audience. Choosing the wrong model or faulty editing can distract attention away from the product and undermine your sales potential.
For example, let's say you are promoting a luxury towel set. If all your photos feature a striking model, the customer may focus on the model and not on the texture, size or quality of the towel. The strategy is to balance detailed decoupage photos that show the product itself with lifestyle shots with the model, which recreate the moment of using the towel.
Sometimes it is not necessary to show the whole body of the model. A hand holding the product, an arm detail carrying the bag or a foot wearing the shoes not only reduces the cost but also adds sophistication and understated elegance to the product.
How to Choose the Right Model and Concept?
Model ve konsept, ürününüzle ve hedef kitlenizle %100 uyumlu olmalıdır. Evcil hayvan tasması satıyorsanız, insan bir model kullanmak anlamsızdır; sevimli bir köpek veya kedi çok daha doğru bir seçim olacaktır. Bu bariz bir örnek gibi görünse de, ürünle alakasız konseptler sıkça karşımıza çıkıyor.
The style of the model is also critical. If you're selling organic cotton yoga wear, the model's exaggerated makeup and flashy jewelry will prevent you from connecting with your target audience. The model should reflect the "real" person who will use your product. Finding the right faces for your target market in Istanbul or Berlin that reflect your brand's identity is our specialty.
The Human Touch: Budget-Friendly Alternatives to Model Shoots
You don't always need a fully modeled production to bring the human element into your products. "An approach we call 'human touch photography' can create similarly effective results at much lower costs. This approach emphasizes the product by using only certain parts of the model or positioning the model as a background element.
We can analyze this concept in four main categories:
1st Hand and Detail Modeled Shots
It is especially perfect for small and detailed products such as jewelry, watches, bags, cosmetics. A hand detail showing how the product is held, used or paired with an accessory brings the size and function of the product to life in the customer's mind. This method is much faster and more cost-effective than a full model shoot.
2. Still Life (Fictional) e-Commerce Shoots
In this technique, instead of using a real model, the product is displayed in its ideal setting. Photographing a coffee cup on a marble table with a book and croissant next to it sells the customer not only the product but also the "moment" they will have with it. Instead of setting up a model for children's toys, shooting the toy in the concept of a tastefully furnished children's room is both more practical and very effective.
3. Shots where the Model is Ambiguous
In this technique the model is in the frame but out of focus (blurred) or her face is not visible. Thus, all attention is focused on the product. This method allows the customer to put themselves in the model's shoes without getting caught up in the model's identity. It gives very successful results in products such as sports equipment, outdoor products or hobby materials.
4. Ghost Mannequin Shoot
One of the most popular and effective alternatives to modeling ghost mannequin shoot technique. It is ideal for showing the mold, casting and three-dimensional form of the garment, especially in textiles. In this technique, the product is photographed from different angles on a special mannequin and the mannequin is professionally erased in post-production. "This process, known as 'decoupage', is much more than a simple background removal; it involves combining multiple photographs to show details such as the product's inner label. The result is a clean, professional and consistent series of images in which the product looks as if it's on an invisible body.
Are You Ready to Bring Your Project to Life? Meet Our Team in Istanbul and Berlin
Can't decide which type of shooting is right for your e-commerce site? Together we can find the most effective solution for your budget and goals. As LUX Photo Video Production Istanbul and Berlin We are ready to take your brand to the next level with our fully equipped studios and professional teams.
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