Your online store competes against catalogues that look like they were shot in a professional studio, and the customer notices it in a second: if your photo looks amateur, they distrust the product. You don't need a photographer or a shoot every time your stock changes. Today you can send photos taken with your phone and turn them into studio images with artificial intelligence. Here we explain, with prices, how it works and what you gain for your online store in Marbella.
Why the photo decides the sale (and you don't even notice)
In an online store the customer can't touch the product: all they have is the image. That changes everything:
- The photo is the product. If it looks dark or has a messy background, the customer assumes the product is worse than it is.
- Consistency conveys professionalism. A catalogue where every photo shares the same background and lighting inspires far more trust than a mix of styles.
- Bad photos bring returns. If the image doesn't match what arrives at home, returns go up.
- They also matter on social media and Google Shopping. A clean, attractive photo gets more clicks than one taken in a hurry.
From phone to studio: how it works
The process is simpler than you think, and you don't need any equipment:
- You take the photo with your phone. It doesn't need to be perfect: just make sure the product is fully visible and well lit.
- Artificial intelligence transforms it. It removes the background, replaces it with a clean studio one and corrects light and shadows.
- You choose the style. White background for the product page, or a styled scene for the catalogue and social media.
- You get a result ready to publish. In the format and size your store needs.
Studio or lifestyle: when to use each one
Selling with a neutral photo isn't the same as selling with a scene that tells a story. Each has its moment:
- Studio photo (clean, neutral background). Ideal for the product page, Google Shopping and price comparison. The product is the absolute star.
- Lifestyle or styled photo. The product inside a real scene: a lit candle on a table, trainers by the sea. It sells feelings and works wonderfully on Instagram.
- Ideally you combine both. The studio shot for the product page and the lifestyle one for the catalogue and social media.
- Consistency across the whole catalogue. One style in every photo makes your store look like a big brand.
How much AI product photos cost
No shoots, no photographer and no waiting. Fixed prices per photo:
Studio photo
€3 + VAT per photo
- Clean, neutral background
- Light and shadow correction
- Ready for product page and Google Shopping
Lifestyle photo
€4.50 + VAT per photo
- Product in a styled scene
- Ideal for catalogue and social media
- A style consistent with your brand
The more volume, the better the price: we apply quantity discounts for full catalogues. Do the maths: for the price of one traditional photo shoot, you get dozens of images ready to publish.
Mistakes that stop you selling
- Dark photos or direct flash. The product loses colour and the customer loses trust.
- Messy, cluttered backgrounds. They distract and rob the store of professionalism.
- Different sizes and styles in every photo. The catalogue looks improvised and the store unreliable.
- A single photo per product. Without detail shots or angles, the customer can't decide and leaves.
- Not thinking about mobile. Almost everything is bought on a phone: the photo must look good on a small screen.
Why Solaris for your store's photos
We're a Marbella agency working with artificial intelligence so your catalogue looks professional without breaking the bank:
- Specialists in local businesses and online stores. We know which photo sells and what your customer is looking for.
- Fixed prices from €3 per photo. No surprises and no endless shoots.
- Fast delivery. You get images ready to upload to your store in days, not weeks.
- We also help with web design and SEO. If you need a website for your online store or local SEO, we solve it all in one place.
Want to see everything we do with artificial intelligence? Visit our AI solutions hub.