After months of testing prompts for product shots, these are the most reliable:
- Minimal studio setup:
“[product] on white podium, soft diffused lighting, clean background, professional product photography –ar 1:1”
2. Flat lay composition:
“overhead shot of [product], marble surface, natural light, minimal shadows, commercial photography –ar 1:1”
3. Lifestyle product shot:
“[product] on rustic wood table, morning sunlight through window, shallow depth of field –ar 4:5”
Other tables:
1. Quartz (Engineered Stone)
2. Granite (Natural Stone)
3. Sintered Stone (Porcelain Slabs)
4. Solid Surface (Acrylic)
5. Laminate (High-Pressure Laminate)
6. Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles
7. Stainless Steel
8. Butcher Block (Wood)
9. Quartzite (Natural Stone)
10. Concrete
4. E-commerce white background:
“[product], white background, high quality, realistic, clean, commercial –ar 1:1”
5. Product with nature elements:
“[product] surrounded by fresh flowers, botanical elements, soft natural light –ar 4:3”
6. Luxury presentation:
“[product] on black velvet surface, dramatic spotlight, high-end commercial photography –ar 1:1”
7. Food product styling:
“[food product], rustic wooden board, fresh ingredients scattered around, appetizing, food photography –ar 4:5”
8. Tech product showcase:
“[tech product], sleek modern desk, ambient blue lighting, minimalist tech photography –ar 16:9”
9. Vintage aesthetic:
“[product], vintage aesthetic, retro background, nostalgic vibes, film photography style –ar 3:2”
10. Product in action:
“hands holding [product], lifestyle setting, natural candid moment, authentic product photography –ar 4:5”
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Soft gray studio hero shot
Prompt: Place the [product] in a clean studio setup with a light gray seamless background, soft diffused lighting, subtle natural shadow, product fully visible, sharp edges, realistic reflections if the material is glossy, premium e-commerce photography.
Floating cutout with clean shadow
Prompt: Turn the [product] into a floating studio product image on a clean neutral background, preserve exact product geometry, add a soft shadow below to ground it, keep all visible details realistic and accurate.
Top-down flat lay
Prompt: Create a top-down flat lay of the [product] on a clean studio surface, balanced composition, soft even lighting, realistic material texture, minimal shadow, commercial product photography style.
Natural habitat scene
Prompt: Place the [product] in its natural real-life environment, styled realistically, keep the exact product design, branding, and proportions, use believable lighting and shadows, make the scene look like authentic commercial photography.
Minimal interior scene
Prompt: Place the [product] in a modern minimal interior, clean composition, neutral styling, realistic daylight, the product remains the hero, no clutter, editorial e-commerce photography.
Outdoor lifestyle scene
Prompt: Place the [product] in an outdoor setting that matches its use, natural light, realistic environment, accurate texture and color, product clearly visible, premium lifestyle product photography.
Hands-in-frame usage shot
Prompt: Show the [product] being used by hands only, no full person visible, realistic interaction, clean composition, natural lighting, keep the product details accurate and in focus.
Desktop context scene
Prompt: Place the [product] in a realistic desk setup with complementary objects, clean arrangement, soft window light, keep the product as the focal point, modern commercial photography.
Multiple angle composition
Prompt: Create a clean product composition showing the [product] from front, side, and slightly angled views in one frame, consistent lighting, neutral background, preserve exact color and shape, catalog-ready.
Open-and-closed view
Prompt: Show the [product] in both closed and open state in one clean composition, preserve accurate design details, simple studio background, realistic shadow, e-commerce comparison layout.
Material texture close-up
Prompt: Create a close-up detail image of the [product] focused on material texture, stitching, finish, or surface quality, realistic macro-style lighting, sharp detail, premium product photography.
In-hand size reference
Prompt: Show the [product] being held naturally in one hand to communicate scale, realistic proportions, clean background, clear focus on the product, no distortion, e-commerce lifestyle photography.
Model using the product naturally
Prompt: Show a model naturally using the [product] in a realistic setting, keep the product fully accurate in shape, size, and branding, product clearly visible, natural pose, commercial lifestyle photography.
Hand-only premium detail shot
Prompt: Show elegant hands interacting with the [product], no face visible, clean composition, shallow depth of field, realistic commercial lighting, focus on product and usage.
Spring refresh
Prompt: Place the [product] in a fresh spring-themed scene, light airy styling, soft natural light, clean composition, subtle seasonal details, keep the product shape, branding, and details exact.
Summer campaign version
Prompt: Place the [product] in a bright summer setting, warm natural light, fresh energetic atmosphere, clean composition, realistic shadows, keep the product shape, branding, and details exact.
Snowy outdoor scene
Prompt: Place the [product] in a crisp snowy setting, bright winter light, clean composition, fresh seasonal mood, realistic reflections and shadows, keep the product shape, branding, and details exact.
Black Friday / Cyber Monday
Prompt: Place the [product] in a bold Black Friday themed campaign scene, strong commercial composition, high-contrast lighting, modern promotional feel, keep the product shape, branding, and details exact.
Holiday gifting season
Prompt: Place the [product] in a festive gifting season scene, elegant celebratory styling, clean composition, realistic lighting, premium seasonal atmosphere, keep the product shape, branding, and details exact.
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Hari Raya
Here are 6 detailed prompts for generating AI product images with a festive Hari Raya aesthetic.
I have categorized them by common product types (Food, Fashion, Beauty, Home) to give you a good variety.
Prompt Tips for Best Results:
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Aspect Ratio: Append
--ar 3:2,--ar 4:5(for Instagram), or--ar 16:9at the end depending on your AI tool. -
Negative Prompts: If your tool supports them, use words like:
cluttered, messy, bad composition, text, watermark, cartoon.
1. The Festive Feast (Food/Kuih Raya)
This prompt creates a warm, inviting close-up shot of traditional treats, perfect for cookies, cakes, or food delivery services.
Prompt: A hyper-realistic, close-up photograph of an assortment of traditional Hari Raya cookies (Kuih Tart, Kuih Kapit, Almond London) inside elegant glass jars with gold lids. The jars are placed on a rustic wooden table covered with a green and gold batik table runner. In the soft-focus background, there are decorative woven Ketupat leaves and warm, glowing fairy lights (bokeh). Golden hour sunlight streams in, casting a warm glow. Shot at shallow depth of field. Professional food photography style, inviting, cozy, festive.
2. Luxury Eid Gifting (Hamper/Perfume/Jewelry)
This is a high-end, elegant setup suitable for luxury goods, cosmetics, or premium gift hampers, using the sophisticated side of the Raya color palette.
Prompt: A cinematic product shot of a luxury perfume bottle with a crescent moon and star motif etched in gold, resting on a plush deep emerald green velvet cushion. Next to it is a sealed, artistic Eid greeting card and a small sprig of fresh jasmine flowers. Background elements include Islamic geometric patterns carved on wood and a vintage brass lantern casting intricate shadows. Mood lighting, luxurious, sophisticated, spiritual, 8k resolution, highly detailed.
3. The Raya OOTD (Fashion/Modest Wear)
Designed to showcase clothing or accessories like hijabs or shawls, focusing on the texture and detail of the fabric in a celebratory setting.
Prompt: Studio photography of an elegant, flowing silky hijab in a dusty rose color with subtle gold embroidered edges, draped beautifully over a minimalist mannequin stand. The backdrop is a soft cream wall with textured arches and hanging green decorative oil lamps (pelita). Soft, diffused studio lighting creates delicate shadows, highlighting the fabric texture. Festive, graceful, modest fashion, minimalist composition, product focus.
4. Glowing Ambiance (Home Decor/Candles)
A cozy, atmospheric prompt to showcase home products like scented candles, diffuse, or decorative items, focusing on the feeling of evening gatherings.
Prompt: A cozy lifestyle scene featuring three artisanal scented candles in green and amber glass containers, glowing with lit flames. They are arranged on a coffee table next to a brass plate holding dates and nuts. The background shows a modern living room adorned for an “Open House” with hanging star lanterns and twinkling lights outside a window at dusk. Warm atmosphere, feeling of peace and togetherness, photorealistic, cinematic depth of field.
5. Skin Prep for Eid (Beauty/Skincare Flatlay)
A clean, fresh, and modern arrangement to showcase skincare or makeup sets meant to get that “Raya glow.”
Prompt: A flat lay composition of a skincare set (serum, moisturizer, mask) arranged on a light hexagonal marble slab. The packaging has elegant teal and gold accents. Surrounding the products are fresh white frangipani flowers, small scattered gold stars, and miniature woven green ribbons. Bright, clean natural daylight, flat image, minimalist yet festive aesthetic, fresh, high-quality commercial photography.
6. Sweet Traditions (Beverages/Dining)
This prompt focuses on hospitality and the drinks served to guests, good for juice brands, tea, or glassware.
Prompt: A vibrant, refreshing shot of a tall glass filled with rose-flavored syrup drink (Sirap Bandung), basil seeds, and crushed ice, topped with a mint leaf. The glass has a gold rim and sits on a wooden tray with a patterned coaster. In the background, there is a blurry view of a festive dining table spread and traditional pelita oil lamps glowing. Natural bright daylight, sparkly textures, refreshing mood, sharp focus on the glass, 4k.
3×3 Grid Photo
Create a 3×3 grid in 3:4 aspect ratio for a high-end commercial marketing campaign using the uploaded product as the central subject.