This catalogue photoshoot checklist is split into three stages: decisions before you shoot, capture on the day and checks after the images come back. Most batch mistakes come from skipped decisions and unlabelled files, not from the camera.
We already have a post on how to photograph a single garment so generation works the first time. This checklist assumes you have read it, and covers the wider job: planning a whole batch, keeping files in order and checking what comes back.
Before the shoot: the catalogue photoshoot checklist
- Name the channels the photos will go to: marketplace, your own store, Instagram, WhatsApp, print.
- Check the current image rules of each marketplace you list on, because they change.
- Write the shot list per garment: front, back, detail, styled, and how many of each.
- Decide the aspect ratio and background style for the batch, so the set looks consistent.
- Sort garments into tiers: hero pieces get more shots, basics get fewer.
- Pick your naming scheme for files before you take the first photo.
- Clear the shooting area, find daylight and keep a steamer or iron ready.
During the shoot: capture and label
This is where a batch is won or lost on organisation. A good flat photo that you cannot match to its product code is worth much less than an average one that is labelled.
- Shoot all garments in one session, in the same light, so colour and shadow behave the same.
- Photograph a design number or tag first in each series, or name the file straight away.
- Take the main flat photo, then any extra close-ups for print, embroidery or labels.
- Check each photo on the phone screen at full size for focus, creases and shadow before moving on.
- Keep a note of anything that cannot be seen in the photo: length, fit, fabric.
- Back up the originals before you edit or upload anything.
Uploading and ordering: the pre-flight checks
| Check | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| File names | Each photo matches a product code | You can trace any result back to its source |
| Garment category | Each garment is in the right category | Styles and poses are filtered by garment type |
| Models and styles | Picked for the whole batch, not per piece | The catalogue looks like one collection |
| Batch total | Garments x models x styles, as shown in the Summary tab | No surprise at the payment step |
| Order type | The price on the button matches what you expected | You pay for what you planned |
A Standard order is made at 2K and takes about 3–4 minutes. At 10 credits per shot, that is roughly ₹10–₹13 depending on your pack. Test one garment before you commit a whole batch.
After the shoot: review every image
- Compare each image to the real garment in daylight, starting with colour.
- Zoom in on print, embroidery, buttons and borders and check they match the source.
- Check length, neckline and sleeve against the garment, not against memory.
- Look for artefacts at the edges of the garment and on hands.
- Check the model and styling are consistent across the batch.
- Mark any weak shots and re-do them; do not publish a batch with known problems.
- Export in the sizes each channel needs, and name the files with the product code.
- Keep the source photos, so the next colourway or season starts from files you already have.
What should be on a catalogue photoshoot checklist?
Decisions before the shoot (channels, shot list, ratio, naming), capture rules on the day (same light, labelled files, backups) and a review of every output against the real garment afterwards.
How many photos do I need per garment?
One good flat front photo is the minimum. Add a back view and close-ups for garments where print, embroidery or construction is part of the sale.
How long does a catalogue photoshoot take with AI?
Capturing the flat photos is the longer part, since it depends on how many garments you have. Generation itself is quick; a Standard order usually takes about 3–4 minutes.
Do I need to shoot all garments on the same day?
It helps. Shooting in one session under the same light keeps colour and shadow consistent, so the whole batch can be reviewed against the same standard.
What should I check before pressing the order button?
Check that each photo is labelled and in the right category, that the models and styles are the ones you meant and that the batch total in the Summary tab matches your plan.
How do I check AI catalogue photos before publishing?
Compare each image with the real garment in daylight. Check colour first, then zoom in on print, embroidery, length and edges, and redo any shot that is off.
