How to Choose a Product Photographer in Los Angeles
Choose a product photographer in Los Angeles who can show work in your category, quote a clear per-image or day rate, deliver color-accurate files on a stated timeline, and stand behind every image.
Precision Studios is a Los Angeles product photographer based in Downtown LA, at 1048 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. We have been in business for 10 years, and our specialty is lighting, color accuracy, and product presentation. If you need a product photographer in Los Angeles for ecommerce stills or commercial product photography, here is what to compare.
What should you look for in a product photographer in Los Angeles?
Look at recent images of products like yours, then ask how the studio handles lighting, color, retouching, and revisions. A studio that photographs jewelry, cosmetics, furniture, or other reflective goods well is not interchangeable with one that only shoots matte boxes. At Precision Studios we offer a 100% image guarantee on every image we produce: you will never pay for an image you are not thrilled with, and we do not add up-sells after you book. We provide high-resolution files, and we can help from creative direction through retouching.
How much does product photography cost in Los Angeles?
Ask for a written rate that states what is included, not just a headline number. Our product photography pricing is based on how many items you send, because lighting and relighting different products takes time. Larger shoots give us more continuity, and that per-image savings is passed on to you.
Quantity — Rate: 1–24 items — $32/image; 25+ items — $27/image; 50+ items — $22/image.
Each tier includes product preparation, high-resolution 300 dpi files, retouching revisions, and a satisfaction guarantee. Additional angles are $18 each. For larger shoots or on-location work, our day rate is $1,750; adding a stylist or photographer’s assistant is +$300. Call (213) 493-9535 if you would like a free quote.
When do you need commercial product photography?
You need commercial product photography when the images have a job to do: selling the product on a website, in a catalog, or on a marketplace. For most non-apparel brands, that means packshots, catalog frames, and category work such as jewelry, cosmetics, and beauty. Our product photography services in Los Angeles cover packshot, catalog, jewelry, cosmetics, beauty, and Amazon 360 imagery, with professional retouching.
Lifestyle and lookbook photography is a different setup than a tabletop packshot. Our lookbook photography rates start at $150/hour, and a full-service package starts at $1,500.
Should you pay per image or book a day rate?
Use per-image pricing when you have a defined product list and the lighting can stay consistent from item to item. That is why our rates move from $32 to $27 to $22 as quantity increases: more items in the same category means less time spent rebuilding lights. Choose the $1,750 day rate when the shoot is large, on-location, or likely to mix setups. If you are unsure, ask us to price both options against your SKU list.
How fast should you get your images back?
Get a delivery date that matches your actual item count, not just a general promise. Here is how timing works with us: your items are shot within one week of when we receive them, and images take about two days to be retouched from the day they are shot. We confirm your dates when we quote your project.
Do you need 360 product photography, or just stills?
Stills do most of the selling on a product page. Add a 360 spin when shoppers need to see every side of an item, especially on Amazon. We shoot Amazon 360 photography in DTLA with calibrated color, retouching included, and the same 100% image guarantee. Pricing ranges from $125 to $395 per product:
Frames — Rate: 12 frame — $125/product; 24 frame — $175/product; 36 frame — $250/product; 72 frame — $395/product.
Files are delivered as high-resolution 300 dpi GIFs. More frames make a smoother rotation, and most clients do well with a 12- or 24-frame spin.
Can you drop products off at a Downtown LA studio?
Yes. You can drop products at 1048 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, or ship them to us, whichever is easier. We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. A project starts with a consultation, then we schedule the shoot and retouch every image afterward. Our photographers shoot daily in Downtown and West LA. For drop-off or shipping, use that address, or call (213) 493-9535 or email info@mylaphotographer.com
What should you ask before you book?
Bring this list to any LA product photographer you are considering, including us:
- Can you show recent work in my product category?
- For my quantity, is per-image pricing or a day rate the better fit, and what is the total?
- What is included—product preparation, retouching, revisions, file format, and resolution?
- When will I receive finished images for this many products?
- What happens if I am not happy with an image?
- Can I drop samples off in person, or should I ship them?
- Do I also need extra angles, a 360 spin, lifestyle images, or apparel-specific photography?
Clear answers usually mean the studio can handle commercial product photography without surprises.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a product photographer in Los Angeles charge?
At Precision Studios, standard product photography is $32 per image for 1–24 items, $27 per image for 25 or more items, and $22 per image for 50 or more items, with additional angles at $18. Our day rate for larger or on-location shoots is $1,750. Amazon 360 photography ranges from $125 to $395 per product, depending on the frame count.
How long does product photography take?
Your items are shot within one week of when we receive them, and images take about two days to be retouched from the day they are shot. We confirm your dates when we quote your project.
Do you photograph jewelry, cosmetics, beauty products, and furniture?
Yes. Jewelry, cosmetics, and beauty are part of our ecommerce product photography services, and our portfolio also includes furniture and mattresses, watches, sunglasses, shoes, and swimwear. We also photograph highly reflective products.
Can stills, 360 spins, and lookbook images be shot in the same session?
Often yes. Product stills and 360 spins can usually be planned in one studio visit. Lookbook and lifestyle work may need a separate setup. We'll map that out when you request a quote.
Where is Precision Studios, and how do I get a quote?
We are at 1048 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Call (213) 493-9535, email info@mylaphotographer.com, or send a note through our contact page. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
If you want a quote from a product photographer in Los Angeles, contact us. Tell us what you sell, how many items you have, and whether you need stills, extra angles, or a 360 spin.
