Quick answer
- White background photos: about RM 60 – 180 per product
- Lifestyle shoot: about RM 2,500 – 5,500 for a half day
- Best style depends on where the photo goes: marketplace, website or ads
Product photography prices in Malaysia
| Shoot type | Price (RM) | You get |
|---|---|---|
| White background, 20+ products | 60 – 120 per product | 3 – 5 angles, basic retouch |
| White background, 5+ products | 80 – 180 per product | 3 – 5 angles, basic retouch |
| Flat lay set | 1,800 – 4,200 | 8 – 15 styled photos |
| Lifestyle, half day | 2,500 – 5,500 | 15 – 25 final photos |
| Lifestyle, full day | 4,800 – 9,500 | 30 – 50 final photos |
| Hero photo (one image) | 2,800 – 6,500 | 1 fully styled, fully retouched shot |
| Model with product | +1,500 – 4,500 per model | Model fee on top |
Product photography styles
- White background: clean, for Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop main images
- Lifestyle: product in use, for ads and social media
- Flat lay: top-down layout, great for skincare and F&B
- Close-up detail: shows texture, stitching and finish
- Model with product: fashion, beauty and accessories
Photo sizes for Malaysian platforms
- Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop: square (1:1), at least 1,000 px, white background for the main image
- Instagram and Facebook ads: square (1:1) and portrait (4:5)
- Your website: 2,000 px or more on the long side
- Ask for every size in one shoot, so you do not pay twice
How to prepare for a product shoot
- Clean every product and remove price stickers
- Bring 2 of each in case one gets damaged
- Send a shot list: which products, which angles, how many photos
- Share 3 – 5 reference photos you like
- Tell us your brand colours and where the photos will be used
Mistakes to avoid
- Using phone photos for the main marketplace image
- Different lighting across products, so the shop looks messy
- Shooting only white background with no lifestyle photos for ads
- Not checking the colour is true to the real product
FAQ
How much does product photography cost in Malaysia?
White background photos are about RM 60 – 180 per product. A half-day lifestyle shoot is about RM 2,500 – 5,500.
Studio or on location: which is better for product photos?
Studio for clean white background shots. On location for lifestyle photos that show the product in real use.
How many photos do I need per product?
Usually 3 – 5 angles for a marketplace listing, plus 1 – 2 lifestyle photos for ads and social media.
Need product photos?
WhatsApp us how many products you have and where the photos will be used. We will send a quote.
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