Why Digital Product Modification Costs Extra in Professional Photography

Why Digital Product Modification Costs Extra in Professional Photography

Intro:
When you hire a professional product photographer, you expect polished, flawless images for your website, e-commerce store, or catalogue. While standard retouching is included in most packages, digitally modifying a product is a separate, premium service—and here’s why.

1. Standard Retouching vs. Digital Modification

• Standard Retouching: Corrects lighting issues, removes dust or scratches, smooths reflections, and ensures your product looks clean and appealing.
• Digital Modification: Fixes physical product defects (like missing parts, dents, or damaged packaging) and may even recreate parts of the product virtually.

Example 1: Red Tray

• Before: Reflections and uneven tones on the glossy surface.
• After: Smooth, clean finish with professional symmetry ready for online sales.

Example 2: Product Packaging

• Before: Wrinkled, distorted label with unreadable text.
• After: Digitally reconstructed label that looks flawless for advertising.

2. Why Digital Product Modification Costs More

• Time-Intensive: A single image can take hours to fix properly.
• Advanced Skillset: Requires expert Photoshop knowledge and precise attention to detail.
• Adds Value: Allows you to market products that might otherwise be unusable for professional images. It happens when the client has only one, damaged sample and is expecting commercial shipment with good quality samples.

Conclusion & CTA:
High-quality product images can make or break your online sales. Investing in professional photography—and when necessary, digital product modification—ensures your products look their absolute best.

Need flawless product photos for your e-commerce or catalog?
Contact Photography by George for professional product photography and expert retouching in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington.