Cosmetics makeup product photography

Cosmetic & Creative Packshots

Still life product photography can be used for a multitude of different formats and marketing media, from gifs & moving imagery for social media to high resolution large scale advertising photography for billboards & posters. There are lots of possibilities and options and although there are some obvious similarities such as visual appeal and creative thinking there are a number of differences, sometimes in the approach. This is why its important to know the final usage requirements before starting a project.

cosmetic packshot photography, a collection of beauty products shot on white background with soft lighting and shadows, set out in a geometric design by chris howlett photography from london

The product packshots on white used for the packaging required high resolution high detail high quality imagery. It was import that individual makeup products can be moved or interchanged to suit the design and layout as the exact position of copy and design had not been fully decided. Shooting each individual product separately and then combining in post way the best way to achieve the maximum flexibility and quality the client desired.

packshot with cosmetic powders in case set at different angles, used for product packaging from howlett photography

The next set of creative still life photography below was used for multiple promotional medias including online web banners and printed materials. The shots contained creative elements linked to the properties of the product, for example the honey used in the face mask and walnuts used in the face mask Image.

large scale printed packaging for a selection of cosmetic products used for major beauty brand from london
creative still life honey dripping onto cosmetics face cream on a plinth. Photography from chris howlett
creative product photography, cosmetic beauty cream with whip and aloe vera leaves
creative still life photography with liquid honey and vibrant colours from london photographer chris howlett
shot for marie claire charity. daffodils on yellow background surround beauty cosmetic product
walnuts surround cosmetic face cream in the creative low key still life image from London photographer chris howlett

Howlett photography have a great team of Stylists, Art directors, Producers, Models and various team members that contribute in providing luxury still life and high quality product photography. We have the pleasure of working with both global brands such as revolution beauty and small startups.

If you need creative or product photography on white get in contact to discuss your requires and let make so great imagery together.

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