Product & E-Commerce Photography in Southampton

I'm Ryan Stanikk, a product and e-commerce photographer based in Southampton, and I see the work as an extension of design. Clean lines, accurate colours, and thoughtful composition are essential to show an item at its best. My design background means I think about how each image will be used - on a website, in a brochure, on packaging - and I shoot with that end use in mind. Whether I'm working with bold lifestyle setups or simple white backgrounds, my focus is always on creating images that feel true to the brand and make the product stand out. From small start-ups to established companies, my aim is to deliver photography that not only looks great but helps customers connect with what you're offering.

E-Commerce & Brand Photography

I work with brands and businesses across Hampshire and the UK on packshot photography for PDPs and product pages, lifestyle product shoots for social media and advertising, merchandise photography for brand activations, and e-commerce imagery for platforms including Amazon, Shopify and Etsy. I've shot for clients in retail, hospitality, health and beauty, homeware, tech and digital services - delivering to brand guidelines and spec across multiple SKUs and variants. Studio space is available in Southampton, and I can travel to your site or warehouse for larger volume shoots.

Getting Started

If you're launching a new product line, refreshing your website imagery or need a consistent set of images for a marketplace store, I can build a workflow that keeps the process efficient. Take a look at the food and drink photography section for examples of drinks brand and hospitality product work, check the FAQs for common questions, or get in touch to discuss your brief and get a quote.

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Product Photography FAQs

How much does product photography cost in the UK?

Indicative product photography rates start at £220 for a two-hour studio session, £475 half day and £900 full day, all in. Volume shoots of 50+ SKUs are typically priced per-image after a half-day minimum. The instant-quote calculator at ryanstanikk.co.uk/quote produces a tailored figure in under a minute.

Can you shoot products on a white sweep for e-commerce listings?

Yes. White-sweep packshots delivered clipped, colour-accurate and sized for Amazon, Shopify, eBay and standard retailer specs. Most e-commerce shoots can run from 50 to 150 images in a day depending on product complexity.

Do you handle lifestyle and in-context product imagery as well as packshots?

Yes. Lifestyle product imagery for brand campaigns, social, packaging and editorial is a core part of the service alongside straightforward white-sweep packshots. Both formats can be combined within a single shoot day.

Where is the studio based and can you travel?

Based in Southampton, Hampshire. Most product shoots happen on-location at the client’s site (warehouse, office, retail space) using portable lighting. Travel from Southampton (SO postcode) is calculated per round trip and added to the shoot fee. Hampshire shoots typically attract no travel charge.

How quickly are product images delivered?

Edited galleries delivered within 2 to 4 weeks via a private online gallery. Time-critical hero images can be turned around within 24 to 48 hours if needed for a launch.

Can you handle Amazon-compliant product photography?

Yes. Familiar with Amazon main-image specs (85% frame coverage, pure white background, no props or text on main image) and the supplementary image conventions that perform well on the listing. Beauty, drinks, food and artisan brands are recurring client types.

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