How much does product photography cost in Montreal?

Product photography in Montreal typically ranges from $25 to $75 per image depending on complexity, styling requirements, and volume. At Impression Photography, we offer competitive packages starting at $25 per photo for bulk orders and custom quotes for specialized shoots like lifestyle or 360-degree photography.

What is the best product photography studio in Montreal?

Impression Photography is one of Montreal's top-rated product photography studios, specializing in e-commerce, Amazon, jewellery, clothing, and food photography. Located in Montreal, we offer professional studio setups with high-end equipment and fast turnaround times.

Do you offer Amazon product photography in Montreal?

Yes! Impression Photography specializes in Amazon product photography that meets all Amazon image requirements including pure white backgrounds (RGB 255,255,255), proper dimensions (minimum 1000x1000px for zoom), and infographic images that help boost conversion rates on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.

How long does a product photography shoot take?

A typical product photography session takes 1-3 hours depending on the number of products and complexity. Simple white background shots can be completed quickly, while styled lifestyle shoots may take longer. We deliver edited images within 3-5 business days, with rush delivery available.

What types of product photography do you offer?

We offer a full range of product photography services including: white background photography, lifestyle and styled photography, Amazon listing photography, jewellery photography, clothing and fashion photography, food photography, 360-degree product photography, and ghost mannequin photography for apparel.

Can you photograph jewellery in Montreal?

Absolutely. Jewellery photography is one of our specialties. We use macro lenses, specialized lighting setups, and focus stacking techniques to capture every detail of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches. Our studio in Montreal is fully equipped for high-end jewellery photography.

Do you provide eCommerce photography for Shopify stores?

Yes, we provide optimized eCommerce photography for Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, and other online platforms. Our images are delivered in web-optimized formats with consistent sizing and styling to give your online store a professional, cohesive look.

Where is your photography studio located in Montreal?

Impression Photography is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We serve clients across the Greater Montreal area including Laval, Longueuil, and the South Shore. Contact us to schedule a visit to our studio or arrange product pickup and delivery.

What should I bring to a product photography session?

Bring your products clean and in perfect condition, any props or accessories you want included, brand guidelines or mood boards for reference, and a list of required shots or angles. We provide all professional equipment, backgrounds, and lighting in our Montreal studio.

Do you offer bilingual product photography services in Montreal?

Yes, Impression Photography offers fully bilingual services in both English and French. Being based in Montreal, we understand the importance of serving our diverse community and can accommodate clients in either language throughout the entire process.

Refurbished & Pre-Owned Electronics Product Photography Montreal: Honest Grading-Aware Imagery That Converts

Refurbished and pre-owned electronics product photography Montreal is its own discipline. The buyer for a refurbished phone, a pre-owned camera, a CPO laptop, or a graded gaming console is more sceptical than a new-product buyer, and the photography has to earn that buyer’s trust before any other element of the listing kicks in. This guide covers how we approach refurbished electronics imagery in our Montreal studio, and what makes the difference between a listing that sells at full margin and one that sits on the shelf.

Refurbished electronics is a fast-growing category in Quebec. Major chains, independent resellers on the Plateau and in Mile End, and DTC-first brands shipping out of warehouses on the South Shore all need imagery that is honest about condition while still presentable enough to convert.

Why refurbished and pre-owned electronics product photography Montreal projects need their own approach

The buyer’s mental model for “refurbished” is different from “new.” When somebody buys a new phone, they assume the photography is selling them a perfect, untouched unit. When somebody buys a refurbished phone, they assume the photography is selling them a unit that has been used, tested, and certified — and they want the imagery to confirm exactly what cosmetic state the unit is in. Hide the wear and the buyer feels deceived; over-emphasise the wear and the buyer walks away. The right answer is somewhere in the middle: clear, honest, well-lit, and consistent across SKUs and grades.

The grading-to-imagery mapping we use

Most refurbished electronics resellers grade their inventory: Grade A (like new, no visible wear), Grade B (light cosmetic wear), Grade C (moderate wear, fully functional). Our photography workflow mirrors that grading.

Grade A: Shot like a new product. Clean white-background hero, three or four gallery angles, one macro of the screen and ports. Same approach as white background product photography Montreal.
Grade B: Same hero treatment, plus an explicit “condition” frame that shows the most-noticeable cosmetic wear in honest, well-lit context. The hero stays clean to allow buyers to make a side-by-side visual comparison with new units.
Grade C: Same as B but with two or three condition frames, each showing a different wear area. The lighting stays neutral — no shadows that hide wear, no harsh light that exaggerates it.

The result: buyers know exactly what they are getting. Returns drop. Reviews stay positive. The photography pays for itself within weeks for any reseller doing meaningful volume.

Studio setup for refurbished and pre-owned electronics product photography Montreal shoots

Lighting is two large soft sources at roughly 45 degrees, plus a fill from below for screens and reflective surfaces. Cross-polarisation is on by default for glossy aluminium and glass surfaces. Tethered capture so the operator can confirm focus and exposure before moving on. Macro work happens on a separate body with a 100 mm macro lens for screen detail and port wear — covered in Macro product photography Montreal.

Common SKU types we shoot

Smartphones. iPhones and Androids. Hero, three angles, port-detail, screen-on, condition frame. Same approach we use for electronics product photography Montreal new-stock work.
Laptops. Closed-lid hero, open-at-90 hero, screen-on, keyboard close-up, ports, base.
Tablets. Hero, three angles, screen-on, condition.
Cameras and lenses. Hero, three angles, lens mount, sensor (with cap removed for sensor-condition shoppers), wear frame.
Gaming consoles. Hero, ports, controller, condition. See electronics product photography Montreal for the broader spec.
Headphones and audio. Hero, ear cup detail, port detail, case condition.

Channels refurbished electronics resellers in Montreal sell on

The marketplace mix differs from new electronics. Most refurbished sellers we work with run:

Their own DTC store on Shopify or WooCommerce. See Shopify product photography Montreal and WooCommerce product photography Montreal.
eBay and Back Market for international reach.
Amazon Renewed for the highest-volume SKUs — this channel has its own specific imagery requirements documented in the seller central reference.
Local Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji for hyperlocal sales (though our imagery is rarely needed at that level).

The shoot is built once and exported per-channel. Amazon product photography Montreal explains the marketplace-specific export workflow.

Throughput and pricing

Refurbished catalogues tend to be deep and shallow at the same time — many SKUs, few units per SKU. We optimise the shoot for SKU throughput: a typical session covers 30 to 60 phones or laptops in a day, including condition frames. Pricing follows the standard package model in the cost guide.

Booking a refurbished and pre-owned electronics product photography Montreal session

Send your SKU list (with grade), your channel mix, and your imagery deadline through the contact page. We respond within one business day. Most refurbished sessions are booked two weeks out; rush windows are available for resellers clearing inventory ahead of seasonal pushes.

If you would like to see grading-aware photography in context, the portfolio has refurbished and pre-owned work alongside new-stock electronics campaigns. The blog has more category-specific guidance.

External reference: the Amazon Renewed program rules are the canonical reference for refurbished imagery requirements at the largest channel.

Refurbished and pre-owned electronics product photography Montreal work rewards consistency more than flair. Get the grading-to-imagery mapping right, and the entire catalogue performs better — not just the hero SKUs.

Frequently asked questions

How do you handle inventory that arrives in inconsistent cosmetic condition?

We sort on arrival into the grading buckets the brand uses, then shoot each grade with its own setup. Mixed-grade stock gets an explicit condition frame so buyers see exactly what they are buying.

Can the same shoot serve Amazon Renewed, Back Market, and our own DTC store?

Yes. We export to each channel’s spec from the same RAW files. Amazon Renewed is the strictest on hero composition; the DTC export typically uses the broader gallery.

Do you photograph each individual unit or one representative unit per SKU?

Either model is supported. Most resellers use one representative photograph per SKU plus an explicit condition statement in the listing copy. High-value SKUs (like camera bodies above $1,500) sometimes get unit-specific photography.

How long is the lead time for a refurbished electronics catalogue?

Typical lead time is two to three weeks from brief to delivery for a 30 to 60 SKU catalogue. Rush windows are available.