Journal / Skincare day

A skincare catalog day

12 August 2026

The brief was simple: every SKU on white, then six darker heroes for the brand site. Samples arrived the night before so labels could settle and glue marks could be noted.

Morning was sweep work. We locked a camera height and a 50mm equivalent so the line would stack in a grid. Afternoon we moved to stone and linen for the heroes. Retouching was dust, pump highlights, and a shared color target so the amber glass did not drift.

The invoice was one full studio day plus retouching on 38 selected frames. The client paid the deposit by bank transfer and the balance on delivery. An overseas distributor later asked for the same files; usage for their region was added as a short rider, not a new shoot.

Product photography