The journal

Notes from
the studio.

Long-form thinking from ColoursAlive on the craft, business and process of professional photography and video. 56 articles, oldest reaching back to 2007.

Amazon Product Photography in Chennai: Requirements and How a Shoot Works

Amazon Product Photography in Chennai: Requirements and How a Shoot Works

Amazon rejects listings over image problems more often than sellers expect. Here are the image requirements that matter, the common rejection reasons, and how a marketplace shoot actually runs.

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How Much Does Product Photography Cost in Chennai?

How Much Does Product Photography Cost in Chennai?

Product photography quotes in Chennai can vary widely for the same brief. Here is exactly what moves the number, so you can estimate your own project before you talk to anyone.

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From Concept to Camera: ColoursAlive Now Offers 3D Product Visualisation

From Concept to Camera: ColoursAlive Now Offers 3D Product Visualisation

Announcing ColoursAlive 3D Product Image creation for Chennai brands and services, in collaboration with Nabina Ghosh Creative Services, Kolkata

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VAT Reclaim Calculator For Business Travellers

VAT Reclaim Calculator For Business Travellers

Business travellers to international destinations, can often reclaim part of the money that they spend in their international travel, destinations, if their companies have the presence of mind to recl…

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Efficiency Meets Creativity: A Product Photographer’s Insights

Efficiency Meets Creativity: A Product Photographer’s Insights

What happens when you have to combine high volume, with high quality, and short timelines? We have to scale up, create templates, and automate workflows. An intimate knowledge of photography tools, fr…

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Overpayment Scams: Beware, Photographers!

Overpayment Scams: Beware, Photographers!

Recently, I was exposed to an overpayment photography scam. It was disturbing, and it ruined a potential friendship. I'm going to outline how it happened in this article, so that other photographers d…

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The Role of Professional Product Photography in Boosting eCommerce Sales

The Role of Professional Product Photography in Boosting eCommerce Sales

In eCommerce, first impressions are everything. They can be the difference between a visitor to your site becoming a customer, or leaving and never returning. One crucial factor in shaping these first…

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Chennai Corporate Video Production: Find Your Perfect Partner

Chennai Corporate Video Production: Find Your Perfect Partner

The journey to find the right corporate video production company can seem a bit daunting, especially with so many choices out there. But don't worry; at ColoursAlive, we've got you covered! In this ar…

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An E-Commerce Business Starter Guide: Tips for Better Product Shots

An E-Commerce Business Starter Guide: Tips for Better Product Shots

The foundation of any e-Commerce business is a selection of good product and lifestyle imagery. Because photos can make or break a sale, it's critical to invest in high-quality images that showcase th…

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Understanding e-Commerce Photography Can Make All the Difference to the Success of Your Product

Understanding e-Commerce Photography Can Make All the Difference to the Success of Your Product

Good eCommerce photography can often be the difference between a product being returned, and a satisfied customer. In our thinking, eCommerce photography is about truth and efficiency rather than glam…

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