FAQ’s
Your Product Photography Questions, Answered
Wondering about pricing, turnaround times, or how we handle your samples?
Find answers to the most common questions about working with Brooklyn's product photography studio—or just ask us directly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Razor Creative Labs is located at 254 36th Street, Suite B416, Brooklyn, NY. We're a full-service eCommerce photography studio specializing in apparel, accessories, and beauty product photography for brands nationwide. Since 2017, we've produced tens of thousands of images for fashion and product brands. Ship your products to our Brooklyn studio and receive finished images within 7 business days.
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Razor Creative Labs specializes in flat-lay apparel photography, luxury accessories photography, and color-accurate beauty product photography. We've worked with Dover Street Market, White & Warren, and dozens of eCommerce brands since 2017. Our Brooklyn studio shoots hundreds of products per week with consistent quality across entire catalogs.
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Not at all. Brands ship product to our Brooklyn studio from all over the country. The process is straightforward: you send us your items, we shoot them, retouch them, and deliver finished images through Dropbox — usually within a week. You never need to set foot in New York. We've worked with brands based across the US, and remote clients are a normal part of how we operate.
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Standard turnaround is one week from the day we receive your products. For tight deadlines, we offer rush turnaround options (3 business days). Large volume shoots of 100+ products typically take 7-10 business days. We shoot hundreds of products per week and can scale to meet your launch deadlines.
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Our eCommerce photography pricing varies by service and category of product. Apparel flat-lay photography, accessories photography, and beauty product photography are each priced differently based on complexity. Book a free consultation for a custom quote based on your specific project needs.
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Yes, professional product styling is included in all our photography packages. For apparel, we steam clothing and arrange flat-lays. For accessories, we stuff handbags and clean jewelry to showcase craftsmanship. For beauty products, we arrange packaging for color accuracy. You don't need to prep anything before shipping.
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Yes. We shoot hundreds of products per week and can scale for larger catalogs. We've handled seasonal shoots of 500+ pieces for fashion brands and produce thousands of images annually. Perfect for growing eCommerce brands who need high-volume product photography.
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Ship to: Razor Creative Labs, 254 36th Street, Suite B416, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Use UPS with tracking. Include a product list and any specific shot requirements. We'll confirm receipt and provide an estimated completion date. After photography, we can return products or donate/dispose per your instructions.
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We shoot on white backgrounds, gray backgrounds, and custom colored backgrounds. White background product photography is most popular for Shopify, Amazon, and BigCommerce. We can any color backgrounds for accessories and beauty products.
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Yes, we specialize in luxury accessories photography including fine jewelry, handbags, and leather goods. We capture texture, stitching, and craftsmanship with macro detail shots and multiple angles. Our accessory photography shows the quality that justifies premium product pricing.
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Professional eCommerce product photography uses calibrated lighting, color-accurate equipment, and expert styling to create images that drive conversions. DIY product photos often lack consistency, show color inaccurately, and fail to highlight product details. Our Brooklyn studio produces catalog-quality images with proper white balance, sharp focus, and professional retouching. The difference shows in conversion rates - professional product photography typically increases sales by 30-40% compared to smartphone photos. We handle everything from styling to final editing.
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Images start at $40 for the most basic product that doesn’t require styling.
From there, prices vary based on the nature of the product and the complexity of the set up required.
eCommerce Photography Services
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At Razor Creative Labs, we offer comprehensive eCommerce product photography services for brands of all sizes, specializing in apparel, accessories, and cosmetics, with particular expertise in capturing products that require meticulous attention to detail.
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We specialize in apparel photography, accessories photography, and cosmetics product photography. Our Brooklyn eCommerce photography studio has extensive experience with fashion items including clothing, handbags, footwear, and jewelry, as well as beauty products and skincare lines. We've developed specific techniques for each product category to highlight textures, colors, and details that drive online sales. Whether you need flat-lay apparel images, on-model clothing photography, or white background product photography, our team has the expertise to showcase your products at their best.
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Yes, our Brooklyn-based studio handles all these professional photography styles, with expertise in capturing apparel, accessories, and cosmetics that showcase materials, textures, and details that drive purchasing decisions.
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Our experienced team works closely with your brand guidelines to ensure every high-quality product image captures your unique aesthetic, maintaining consistent lighting, composition, and styling that aligns perfectly with your brand identity.
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What sets Razor Creative Labs apart is our expertise in fashion, accessories, and cosmetics photography, delivering premium visual content that captures materials and details in ways that elevate online product presentation for brands across market segments.
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Our studio's track record with brands ranging from emerging labels to established luxury companies makes Razor Creative Labs an ideal partner for businesses serious about optimizing their visual content.
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Our premium apparel, accessories, and cosmetics photography captures the quality and details of your products, creating an engaging online shopping experience that helps customers make confident purchasing decisions.
Product Styling and Image Editing for eCommerce
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We maintain relationships with several of the best modeling agencies in New York City.
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Our in-house product styling services include professional stylists experienced in presenting apparel, accessories, and cosmetics to showcase their best features, from everyday items to high-end merchandise.
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Standard image editing for eCommerce includes color correction, background work, basic retouching, and platform-specific formatting to create high-quality product images ready for immediate use on your website.
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Yes, our advanced retouching team specializes in color matching across product lines, meeting the requirements for a wide range of photography needs, including everyday items and high-end products.
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Absolutely! We have years of experience in doing just that. If you have an existing style guide or even want us to match lighting and angle exactly, we can do it.
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Yes. We deliver Amazon-compliant product images: pure white background (RGB 255,255,255), minimum 1000px on the longest side, and formatted to Amazon's technical specifications. We also shoot for Shopify, BigCommerce, Walmart Marketplace, and custom platform specs.
Turnaround Times and Delivery
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For standard eCommerce product photography, we typically deliver final images within 7 business days after receiving your products, with specialized services like on model product photography (which could involve casting, but at least model selection) requiring more time.
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Yes, we offer rush services for time-sensitive eCommerce photography campaigns at an additional fee, with turnaround times as quick as 48 hours for standard products.
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Absolutely! Our eCommerce photo studio in NYC is equipped to handle high-volume product photography projects efficiently. We've developed streamlined workflows for managing large catalogs, seasonal collections, and time-sensitive launches. Our team can process hundreds of products per week while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail. For large-scale eCommerce product photography projects, we create custom production schedules and provide regular progress updates to ensure your entire catalog is completed on time and on budget.
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We work with brands of all sizes and don't have strict minimum requirements for most photography services. Whether you need product images for a single hero item or an entire collection, we can create a package that makes sense for your needs. For specialized services like on-model photography that involve additional crew and resources, we may recommend bundling multiple products to maximize efficiency. We're happy to discuss your specific eCommerce photography needs and develop a custom approach that delivers the best value for your brand.
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Our professional product photography process begins with a consultation (via phone or email) to understand your brand aesthetic and technical requirements. Once your products arrive at our Brooklyn studio, our team prepares them for photography, including steaming apparel, stuffing handbags, and cleaning jewelry or cosmetics packaging. We then capture images according to your specifications, whether that's white background product photography, lifestyle shots, or on-model photography. After shooting, our image editing for eCommerce includes a complete round of retouching before delivery.
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We welcome as much client involvement as you'd like throughout the commercial product photography process.
Typically, we start with a quick call or Zoom to understand your brand and goals for the shoot. This, along with sample images, is often enough to move forward.
For certain projects—like on-model clothing photography—we'll need your input on model selection and styling direction. You're also encouraged to share preferences on backgrounds, props, and overall aesthetic.
Our goal is to create a collaborative experience that delivers high-quality, on-brand visuals—while drawing on our expertise in eCommerce photography.
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For standard eCommerce product photography, we typically deliver final images within 7 business days after receiving your products. On-model photography projects may require additional time for model casting and scheduling. For time-sensitive campaigns, we offer rush services with turnaround times as quick as 48 hours for standard products. The overall timeline depends on project scope, complexity, and specific requirements, but we pride ourselves on meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards for all our professional product photography.
Product Preparation for Photography
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Please send products in as close to new condition as possible. For cosmetics, it is often necessary to send multiples of your product so we can photograph the best packaging.
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Products arriving at our eCommerce photo studio in NYC should be in retail-ready condition—clean, free of defects, and properly assembled—to ensure the highest quality images and efficient production timelines.
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For our commercial product photography process, please individually bag or box each item, include a detailed inventory list, clearly label packages with your company name, and note any special handling instructions for delicate items.
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Yes! The team at Razor will ensure all products are ready for their close up. This includes steaming all apparel, stuffing all handbags, and cleaning jewelry and cosmetics bottles where needed.
