Generative AI removes studio bottlenecks, but only if your product prompts are as detailed as a proper shot brief. This Product Photography Prompt Collection was built for e-commerce founders, marketplace sellers, marketing teams, and brand designers who need reliable AI product image prompts for hero banners, PDP galleries, lifestyle ads, and social carousels. Every template specifies the camera angle, lighting recipe, surface finish, packaging callouts, and compliance reminders so Midjourney, DALL·E, Gemini, and Stable Diffusion can mimic a professional set without hallucinating reflections or label copy. Use these prompts as-is or remix them with assets from the Portrait Prompt Collection and Marketing Copy prompts to keep visuals and messaging in sync.
Beauty & Skincare Products
Glow, transparency, and texture cues help serums and creams feel tangible.
- Prompt:
Macro shot of a glass dropper serum on frosted acrylic plinth, morning window light, shallow depth of field, water droplets, soft mist, 4K photorealistic
What it generates: A tactile hero featuring texture and condensation.
Usage tip: Add a negative prompt “no extra labels” and swap “morning window light” for “gelled studio light” when you need a more editorial vibe. - Prompt:
Flat-lay of skincare trio, terrazzo slab, silk ribbon, top-down softbox, pastel color blocking, include legible label text, clean shadows
What it generates: Social-ready bundle layouts.
Usage tip: Specify Pantone or HEX values for brand palettes and remind DALL·E or Gemini to “center brand name text.”
Electronics & Gadgets
Control reflections and UI elements for premium tech imagery.
- Prompt:
Rim-lit laptop hero shot, 3/4 angle, floating holographic UI, glossy black surface with controlled reflections, cinematic gradient background, 8K
What it generates: A dramatic hero for landing pages.
Usage tip: In Midjourney add--ar 5:4 --style rawand a negative prompt “no extra logos.” - Prompt:
Exploded view of wireless earbuds, anti-static background, numbered callouts, macro focus, studio white sweep, specify matte plastic texture
What it generates: Instructional visuals for product detail pages.
Usage tip: Use Gemini to edit text overlays line-by-line to avoid typos, then log the final copy in the Tutorials Hub.
Apparel & Accessories
Capture fabric drape, styling, and motion.
- Prompt:
Ghost mannequin hoodie, 45° angle, natural cotton texture, soft fill light, slight motion wrinkle, neutral gradient backdrop, studio realism
What it generates: Marketplace-ready apparel cutouts.
Usage tip: Change “ghost mannequin” to “hanging garment shot” or “flat-lay” depending on the marketplace requirement. - Prompt:
Lifestyle portrait of model wearing sustainable tote, golden-hour city street, shallow depth, candid step, include Portrait prompt pose cues
What it generates: Fashion-forward lifestyle scenes.
Usage tip: Pair with the Portrait Prompt Collection to control facial expressions while highlighting the accessory.
Food & Beverage
Texture, steam, and plating make AI food look appetizing.
- Prompt:
Overhead shot of artisanal coffee pour-over, steam trails backlit, rustic wood table, scattered beans, macro detail, warm color grade
What it generates: Cozy social or menu visuals.
Usage tip: Add “no extra mugs” as a negative prompt and specify “Gemini — keep proportions realistic” to avoid warped cups. - Prompt:
Sparkling beverage can hero, droplets on aluminum, neon background gradient, reflective acrylic surface, studio rim lighting, 4K
What it generates: Bold, high-energy ads.
Usage tip: DALL·E handles label text best—paste final copy verbatim and proofread every render.
Home Goods & Decor
Focus on materials, scale, and context.
- Prompt:
Minimalist ceramic vase on linen-draped table, morning side light, soft shadow falloff, eucalyptus stem, negative space for text overlay
What it generates: Calm catalog imagery.
Usage tip: Mention “for Midjourney --ar 4:5” when targeting Pinterest or Instagram. - Prompt:
Cozy living room vignette featuring smart lamp, warm practicals, balanced exposure through window, mid-century furniture, lifestyle photography look
What it generates: Lifestyle scenes blending product + environment.
Usage tip: Cross-link with the Landscape Prompt Collection when you need to swap the city view outside the window.
Best Practices for Product Prompting
- Prototype, evaluate, iterate: Run quick renders in two engines (e.g., Midjourney + DALL·E), compare clarity, shadows, and label accuracy, then feed the best outcome back into your prompt for refinement.
- Include metadata: Mention material (brushed aluminum, frosted glass), finish (matte vs gloss), surface (acrylic riser, marble slab), focal length, lighting diagram, and exact packaging text. This reduces hallucinations and keeps brand assets consistent.
- Disclosure & compliance: Avoid replicating trademarked packaging unless you own the rights. Always inspect AI-generated text and regulatory icons before publishing, and document approvals in the Tutorials Hub governance sheets.
- Chain prompts with copy: After generating visuals, grab matching headlines or CTAs from the Marketing Copy Prompt Collection so every campaign asset feels cohesive.
Use these prompts to generate product images → copy a template above → refine it in Midjourney, DALL·E, Gemini, or your preferred tool → explore the AI Tools Directory for rendering or upscaling apps → learn advanced prompt-tool workflows inside the Tutorials Hub.