Behind the Scenes: Product Photography for Dirty Hose
Making great products is only part of the job. Showing it clearly drives sales, so strong product photography matters.
As Dirty Hose grows, we started to learn this fast. Customers had questions, photos weren’t always showing accurately and it became obvious: if people can’t see it clearly, they won’t buy with confidence.
My dad and Kevin flew in from New York and helped us level up our product photography. They worked with us on lighting, angles, scale and consistency, and shot products around Florida in a way that fits the brand.
We’re still improving, but now we have a solid foundation: cleaner images, better scale reference, and more consistent listings.
Huge credit to them for the patience and help!.
Product Photography Inspiration (always looking!):
Pottery Barn – https://www.potterybarn.com
Terrain – https://www.shopterrain.com
Crate & Barrel – https://www.crateandbarrel.com
CB2 – https://www.cb2.com
Restoration Hardware – https://rh.com
ABC Carpet & Home – https://abchome.com
Product Photography Resources We’re Using (outside of facetime, calls and texts!):
Shopify Product Photography Guide – https://www.shopify.com/blog/product-photography
Adobe Product Photography Tips – https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/product-photography.html
YouTube: product photography lighting setups (budget studio builds)
Skillshare: product photography + lighting basics
