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Glossary of fashion product photography.

The key terms around product images for fashion and AI product photos, briefly and clearly explained.

Alt text
Image description in the HTML code. Helps search engines and people using screen readers understand the image content.
Crop
A framing that shows only part of the model, for example from head to thigh. Shows fit and cut.
Image set
All images of an item that appear together on the product page.
Detail shot
Close-up of fabric, button, seam or label.
Editorial
Image with mood and staging, more like a campaign than a catalogue.
Flat lay
Garment lying flat, photographed from above.
Cut-out
Product image without a background or on pure white.
Ghost Mannequin
Product image where the garment holds its shape without a visible person or dummy. Also called Hollowman or invisible mannequin.
Hollowman
Another name for Ghost Mannequin.
AI model
Virtual model generated by AI that wears real clothing in the image.
Fabric macro
Very close shot of the fabric that shows texture and weave.
Mood shot
Image with atmosphere, for example seated or in an editorial set.
On-model
Product image where a model wears the item.
Packshot
Product image without a model on a neutral background, for example flat lay or ghost mannequin.
Retouching
Post-processing of a photo, such as removing background, smoothing creases or matching colours.
Studio set
Defined space with background and lighting where all product images are created.
Virtual try-on
Showing a garment on a person using AI. In product photos, usually used to mean AI model photos.

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