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Photo Shadow Creation Services involve the skilled manipulation of shadows in images to enhance their visual appeal or realism. These services include techniques such as adding drop shadows, natural shadows, reflection shadows, and floating shadows to create depth and a lifelike effect in photographs. Commonly used in product photography and e-commerce, these services contribute to improved visual aesthetics and can make products stand out by creating a sense of realism and dimension.
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Drop shadow
Enhance the visual richness of product images by introducing a subtle shadow effect, bringing depth that makes objects distinctly stand out from the background.
Natural Shadow
Make it look like your product has cast a shadow on the background or surface, using an imaginary light source that’s created by the editor.
Existing shadow
Maintain naturally occurring shadows that you want to keep in your shot, even when you’re removing or replacing the background. This is also known as cast shadow.
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The cost of shadow creation services is contingent upon the specific shadow type you require and the intricacy involved in crafting it. While each image presents unique challenges, we adhere to standard pricing guidelines to ensure transparency and consistency in rates, even if you engage with a different designer.
Below is a breakdown of our pricing categories for shadows:
1. Drop shadow – 29¢ per image
Crafting a basic drop shadow is a straightforward process, with minimal customization needed from one image to another. As a result, each basic drop shadow is priced at a straightforward flat rate.
Great for:
- Ecommerce product photography
- Adding a natural depth to images that have had the backgrounds removed
2. Basic natural shadows – 65¢ per image
Fashioning natural shadows is a more intricate process, demanding precision as each shadow is meticulously tailored to match your product's shape and context. The creation of relatively simple shadows is usually straightforward when dealing with a single product casting a straightforward shadow.Great For:
- Images with a single object
- Relatively simple shapes
- Shoes
- Jewelry