5 Tips for Better AI Photoshoot Results for Your Online Store

Good AI photoshoot results start with good inputs. The better your product photo and scene template, the more realistic and useful your final image will be. The good news is that you don't need professional gear—just a bit of attention to detail.

First, make sure your product photo is sharp and well lit. Natural light from a window is usually enough; avoid harsh shadows and busy backgrounds. A simple, light background is ideal, because it makes it easier for the system to understand the shape of your product.

It's also important that your scene template actually contains a product in it for the system to swap with yours. Choose templates where the existing bottle, box or object is roughly similar in size and placement to your own product. That way, when the AI photoshoot replaces it, the result feels more natural and the composition still makes sense.

Second, pick scenes that match your brand. If you sell minimalist skincare, choose clean bathroom or vanity scenes. If you sell snacks, go for kitchen tables, picnic scenes, or close-up lifestyle shots. The AI photoshoot works best when the scene already feels like something you would genuinely post.

Third, keep your product facing roughly the same way in both the product photo and the scene. When the angles are wildly different, the result can feel less natural. A front-facing bottle works best in a front-facing scene, for example.

Fourth, generate several variations. One of the big advantages of an AI photoshoot is that trying again is free. Explore different scenes, crops, and compositions before you decide which one to export.

Finally, always view the result in context. Drop your new image into a mock Shopify product page, an Amazon listing, or an ad preview and see how it feels. If it blends well and looks natural next to your other assets, you've got a winner.