A few bottles can be a complete photography project. The useful starting point is the product and the images needed for its launch, rather than a minimum order size.
An earlier version of this article described a specific small project and its historic price. That figure should not be used as a current quote. PMP has no minimum spend, and each new brief is estimated against its actual requirements.
Send the best representative bottles
Check labels for bubbles, skewing and printing defects. Remove dust and fingerprints carefully, and include spare samples where they are available. Tell the studio if fill levels, caps or packaging are not final.
Glass and liquid need careful handling. Confirm packaging and transport arrangements before dispatch, particularly for fragile or restricted contents. Include a clear product list so each bottle can be matched to its files.
Decide what each view needs to show
A front view may be enough to identify the product, but a back label, closure detail or packaging image may answer another useful question. If a range view is needed, specify which bottles appear together and how their sizes relate.
For transparent cut-outs, explain where they will be used. The edges and reflections need to work against the intended background, and a transparent export does not automatically look natural on every colour.
Let the lighting describe the shape
A bottle is partly defined by what it reflects and transmits. The aim is not to erase every reflection, but to use highlights that make the glass and form readable while keeping the label clear.
Give references if you have a preference for a crisp catalogue look or a more dramatic treatment. Explain the intended use so the studio can judge which approach fits.
Review the whole delivery
Check label wording, colour, fill level, cap, crop and filenames. Compare variants side by side. Confirm that the files fit the product page or design layout before the project is closed.
For a small first job, send PMP the bottle sizes, quantities and required views. If you also need a styled image, see our packshot and lifestyle guide before adding it to the brief.
