Image Generation Prompts
DALL·E Product Shot Prompt
Write a DALL·E 3 prompt for clean, professional product photography on any background.
Prompt
A professional product photograph of [PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION], placed on [BACKGROUND], [LIGHTING], shot from [ANGLE], [ADDITIONAL_PROPS], photorealistic, high resolution, commercial photography style, no text overlays, sharp focus on the product. [BACKGROUND] options: - Clean studio: "a seamless white paper backdrop with soft drop shadow" - Lifestyle: "a rustic wooden kitchen countertop with natural morning light" - Flat lay: "a pale grey linen fabric surface, overhead view" - Gradient: "a soft pastel gradient background, light pink to white" [LIGHTING] options: - Studio: "even diffused studio softbox lighting, minimal shadows" - Natural: "soft natural window light from the left, gentle shadow to the right" - Dramatic: "single hard light source from above creating defined shadows, dark background" - Beauty dish: "circular catchlight reflection in the surface, cosmetics lighting" [ANGLE] options: - "straight-on front-facing, eye level" - "45-degree three-quarter angle, slightly elevated" - "overhead flat lay, perfectly centered" - "hero angle, slightly low camera looking up at product" Example filled in: A professional product photograph of a matte black stainless steel water bottle with a logo embossed on the side, placed on a seamless white paper backdrop with a soft drop shadow, even diffused studio softbox lighting with minimal shadows, shot from a 45-degree three-quarter angle slightly elevated, no additional props, photorealistic, high resolution, commercial photography style, no text overlays, sharp focus on the product.
How to Use
Fill in [PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION] with as much physical detail as you can — material, color, texture, and any distinguishing features all improve accuracy. Choose one option from each of the [BACKGROUND], [LIGHTING], and [ANGLE] menus, or write your own. Paste the assembled prompt into DALL·E 3 via ChatGPT or the OpenAI API. If the result has distorted labels or text on the product, add "no text, no labels, plain surface" to the prompt.
Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| [PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION] | Detailed physical description of the item — include material, color, shape, and any notable features (e.g., "a frosted glass perfume bottle with a gold cap, 100ml, cylindrical") |
| [BACKGROUND] | The surface and backdrop behind the product — see the options above or write a custom setting |
| [LIGHTING] | How the product is lit — studio lighting gives the cleanest results; natural light adds warmth |
| [ANGLE] | Camera perspective — flat lay works best for food and accessories; hero angle works best for bottles and tall items |
| [ADDITIONAL_PROPS] | Optional supporting elements (e.g., "a single white orchid to the left", "scattered coffee beans around the base") — use "no additional props" for maximum cleanliness |
Tips
- DALL·E 3 struggles with readable text on product labels — if your product has a logo or label, describe the label's position and color but do not include the actual words in the prompt. Generate the clean shot first, then add text in a separate design tool like Canva or Figma.
- For iteration, change only one variable at a time. Swapping the background while keeping everything else constant lets you quickly compare options without re-prompting from scratch.