How to Take Professional Product Photos at Home
Practical guide with natural light, clean background, and AI to turn any home photo into a professional image for Shopee and Mercado Livre.
Why product photos drive sales
On marketplaces like Shopee and Mercado Livre, the thumbnail is the first reason to click. Studies show that products with clear photos and clean backgrounds convert up to 3x more. The good news: you don't need a professional studio.
Minimum equipment needed
- Any smartphone with a 12 MP or better camera.
- A sheet of white or light gray cardstock as background.
- A table near a window with diffused natural light.
- A phone stand or improvised tripod for stability.
Phone settings for better shots
- Disable auto HDR to avoid oversaturation.
- Use portrait mode only for small, precise products.
- Enable the grid to center the product using the rule of thirds.
- Tap the product on screen to lock focus and exposure.
How to use AI to finish the photo
After shooting, use Lumageni to remove the background, improve lighting with AI, create a thumbnail in the right size for Shopee (1024×1024), and generate hashtags and description automatically.
Practical tip: Shoot with natural light in the morning, between 8 and 10 AM, with the window to the side (not behind) the product. The resulting soft shadow adds depth without complicating background removal.
Want to try it now?
Every tool mentioned in this article is available on Lumageni.