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Image Ecommerce

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  • Updated August 3, 2026
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image-ecommerce is an agent skill for e-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references,.

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The image-ecommerce skill is designed for e-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references,. image-ecommerce Use this skill for all e-commerce product photography requests on Starchild. Quick start — single product photo (most common) The script reads the local file, base64-encodes it, and sends it to fal.ai as a data URI — no manual URL publishing needed. Invoke when the user asks about image ecommerce or related SKILL.md workflows.

  • image-ecommerce → user wants PRODUCT PHOTOS for e-commerce, catalogs, or marketing.
  • image-edit → user wants to EDIT or TRANSFORM an existing image (not product-specific).
  • image-portrait → user wants a portrait with their face/identity preserved.
  • image-create → user wants to CREATE something from text (not product photography).
  • image-tryon → user wants to try on clothing/accessories on a person.

Image Ecommerce by the numbers

  • 1,905 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +79 installs in the week ending Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #308 of 1,879 Marketing & SEO skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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image-ecommerce capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
image ecommerce → user wants product photos for · image edit → user wants to edit or transform an · image portrait → user wants a portrait with thei · image create → user wants to create something fr
Use cases
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What image-ecommerce says it does

E-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references, seasonal/ho
SKILL.md
E-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale ref
SKILL.md
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How do I e-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references,?

E-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references,.

Who is it for?

Developers using image ecommerce workflows documented in SKILL.md.

Skip if: Skip when the task falls outside image-ecommerce scope or needs a different stack.

When should I use this skill?

User asks about image ecommerce or related SKILL.md workflows.

What you get

Completed image-ecommerce workflow with documented commands, files, and expected deliverables.

  • Product hero images
  • Lifestyle and flat-lay shots
  • Platform-optimized listing graphics

By the numbers

  • Starchild official skill version 1.0.0
  • Optimizes output for 7 e-commerce and social platforms
  • Supports 10+ product shot types including hero, lifestyle, and 360-degree views

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

image-ecommerce

Use this skill for all e-commerce product photography requests on Starchild.

Covers: white-background hero shots, lifestyle product scenes, flat lay arrangements, detail/macro close-ups, packaging/unboxing shots, group/collection displays, scale reference images, seasonal themes (spring/summer/autumn/winter), 360-degree views, comparison layouts, infographic-style feature callouts, and platform-optimized images for Amazon, Shopify, Taobao, Instagram, Xiaohongshu, Etsy, eBay.

Core principle: call the provided script. Do not re-implement proxy/billing plumbing.

When to use image-ecommerce vs other image skills:

  • image-ecommerce → user wants PRODUCT PHOTOS for e-commerce, catalogs, or marketing
  • image-edit → user wants to EDIT or TRANSFORM an existing image (not product-specific)
  • image-portrait → user wants a portrait with their face/identity preserved
  • image-create → user wants to CREATE something from text (not product photography)
  • image-tryon → user wants to try on clothing/accessories on a person

---

1. Quick start — single product photo (most common)

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/product.jpg",
    style="hero",
    background="white",
)
# result -> {"success": True, "images": [{"local_path": "output/images/..."}], ...}

The script reads the local file, base64-encodes it, and sends it to fal.ai as a data URI — no manual URL publishing needed.

2. Quick start — public URL

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_url="https://example.com/product.jpg",
    style="lifestyle",
    background="natural",
)

3. Quick start — text-to-image (no product photo)

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    prompt="premium wireless bluetooth headphones, matte black finish, over-ear design",
    style="hero",
    background="white",
)

When no product_path or product_url is provided, the script uses the text-to-image endpoint (no /edit suffix). A prompt describing the product is required in this mode.

4. Quick start — platform-optimized

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/product.jpg",
    platform="amazon",
)
# Automatically applies: style=hero, background=white, aspect_ratio=1:1

5. Quick start — complete product image set

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo_set(
    product_path="uploads/product.jpg",
    prompt="premium leather wallet",
    platform="amazon",
)
# Generates 7 images: hero, lifestyle, detail, scale, alternate angle, packaging, flat lay

Delivering the result to the user — IMPORTANT

Never hand the user the raw fal.media URL. fal serves files with restrictive CSP headers. The only reliable delivery path is the already-downloaded local file:

1. Use each image's local_path (e.g. output/images/xxx.png) — the script always downloads on success. 2. Tell the user the files are saved to output/images/ and viewable in the workspace file panel. 3. On Web channel, embed inline so the user can preview in chat:

   ![product](output/images/<filename>.png)

4. On Telegram / WeChat: send via send_to_telegram(file_path="output/images/...", message_type="image") or send_to_wechat(file_path="output/images/...", message_type="image").

---

6. Parameters — product_photo()

ParameterRequiredDefaultDescription
product_pathnoLocal workspace file path to the product image
product_urlnoPublic HTTPS URL of the product image
promptnoCustom prompt describing the product or desired photo
styleno"hero"Photography style preset (see §7)
backgroundno"white"Background type (see §8)
modelno"nanopro"Model: "nanopro" (fast ~25s) or "gpt" (best quality ~150s)
countno1Number of images to generate (1–8)
aspect_rationo"1:1"Output ratio: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9
platformnoPlatform preset: amazon, shopify, taobao, instagram, xiaohongshu, etsy, ebay

Image input rules:

  • Provide product_path OR product_url for edit mode (transform existing product photo).
  • If both are given, product_path takes priority.
  • Omit both for pure text-to-image generation (requires prompt).

Prompt priority: prompt + style/background (enhanced) > style + background templates.

Platform preset: When platform is set, it overrides default style, background, and aspect_ratio with platform-optimized values — unless you explicitly set them.

---

7. Photography styles

Core product shots

StyleKeyBest for
Hero shotheroPrimary listing image, magazine ads, main product display
LifestylelifestyleProduct in use, editorial, social media
Flat layflat_layInstagram, top-down arrangement, catalog
Detail close-updetailMaterial quality, texture, craftsmanship
PackagingpackagingUnboxing experience, brand packaging
Group/collectiongroupMultiple products, variants, bundles
Scale referencescaleSize comparison, product in hand

Marketing & informational

StyleKeyBest for
360° view360_viewMulti-angle showcase, turntable display
ComparisoncomparisonSide-by-side, before/after, feature highlight
InfographicinfographicFeature callouts, specs, dimensions

Seasonal campaigns

StyleKeyBest for
Springseasonal_springCherry blossoms, fresh green, pastel
Summerseasonal_summerBeach, sunshine, tropical, vacation
Autumnseasonal_autumnFall leaves, golden tones, harvest
Winterseasonal_winterSnow, holiday, festive, cozy

---

8. Background types

BackgroundKeyBest for
Pure whitewhiteAmazon, e-commerce standard, marketplace listings
GradientgradientHero shots, premium feel, modern
StudiostudioProfessional catalog, controlled lighting
NaturalnaturalOutdoor products, organic brands
LifestylelifestyleHome/office context, in-use scenarios
ColoredcoloredBrand-matching, vibrant marketing
TexturedtexturedLuxury products, marble/wood surface
TransparenttransparentProduct cutout, PNG for design use

---

9. Platform presets

PlatformAspect RatioBackgroundStyleKey Requirements
Amazon1:1whiteheroPure white bg (RGB 255,255,255), product fills 85%+, no props/text/watermarks, min 1000px (1600px+ for zoom)
Shopify1:1whiteheroSquare format, consistent catalog style, 2048x2048 recommended
Taobao1:1whitehero800x800 minimum, white bg for main image
Instagram1:1lifestylelifestyle1080x1080 feed, lifestyle context, visually appealing
Xiaohongshu3:4lifestyleflat_lay1080x1440 vertical, aesthetic flat lay, text overlay space
Etsy4:3naturallifestyleHandmade/artisan feel, natural backgrounds
eBay1:1whiteheroWhite background, clear product view, 1600px min for zoom

---

10. Model selection guide

ModelKeySpeedQualityBest for
NanoPronanopro~25sGoodDefault for all requests. Fast iteration.
GPT Image 2gpt~150sBestWhen user explicitly asks for "highest quality" or "best quality". Complex scenes.

Decision rules: 1. Default: always use nanopro unless the user explicitly requests higher quality. 2. Use `gpt` when: user says "highest quality", "best quality", "premium", or the scene is very complex with many specific details. 3. Use `nanopro` when: user wants fast results, is iterating on styles, or generating multiple images.

# Default (fast)
result = product_photo(product_path="product.jpg", style="hero")

# High quality (user requested)
result = product_photo(product_path="product.jpg", style="hero", model="gpt")

---

11. Intent recognition guide

Use this table to map user requests to the correct style + background:

Product listing images

User saysStyleBackgroundNotes
"product photo", "listing image", "主图"herowhiteDefault e-commerce
"Amazon listing", "亚马逊主图"herowhiteUse platform="amazon"
"Shopify product", "独立站产品图"herowhiteUse platform="shopify"
"淘宝主图", "天猫主图"herowhiteUse platform="taobao"
"white background", "白底图"herowhiteStandard packshot
"product on white", "纯白背景"herowhiteAmazon-style

Lifestyle & context

User saysStyleBackgroundNotes
"lifestyle photo", "场景图"lifestylelifestyleProduct in context
"product in use", "使用场景"lifestylelifestyleShow product being used
"flat lay", "俯拍", "平铺"flat_laytexturedTop-down arrangement
"Instagram product", "小红书产品"flat_laylifestyleSocial media optimized

Detail & technical

User saysStyleBackgroundNotes
"close-up", "detail shot", "细节图"detailstudioMacro/texture
"packaging", "包装图", "开箱"packagingstudioBox + product
"size comparison", "尺寸对比"scalestudioWith reference object
"multiple products", "组合图"groupwhiteCollection display
"360 view", "多角度"360_viewwhiteTurntable style
"comparison", "对比图"comparisonwhiteSide by side
"infographic", "功能标注"infographicwhiteFeature callouts

Seasonal & campaign

User saysStyleBackgroundNotes
"spring campaign", "春季"seasonal_springautoCherry blossoms, pastel
"summer sale", "夏季"seasonal_summerautoBeach, tropical
"autumn/fall", "秋季"seasonal_autumnautoGolden leaves, warm
"winter/holiday", "冬季", "圣诞"seasonal_winterautoSnow, festive

Complete product set

User saysFunctionNotes
"complete set", "全套产品图", "listing images"product_photo_set()7 images covering all angles
"Amazon listing set", "亚马逊全套"product_photo_set(platform="amazon")Platform-optimized set

---

12. Usage examples by scenario

Amazon listing — white background hero shot

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/headphones.jpg",
    platform="amazon",
)

Lifestyle product photo

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/coffee_mug.jpg",
    style="lifestyle",
    background="lifestyle",
    prompt="premium coffee mug on rustic wooden table beside an open book, morning sunlight",
)

Product detail close-up

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/leather_bag.jpg",
    style="detail",
    background="studio",
    prompt="extreme close-up of leather stitching and grain texture",
)

Seasonal campaign — winter holiday

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/candle.jpg",
    style="seasonal_winter",
    prompt="luxury scented candle in cozy holiday setting with pine branches and warm glow",
)

Text-to-image — generate product from description

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    prompt="sleek minimalist smartwatch with black silicone band and OLED display showing time",
    style="hero",
    background="gradient",
    model="gpt",
)

Flat lay for Instagram / Xiaohongshu

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/skincare_set.jpg",
    style="flat_lay",
    background="textured",
    platform="xiaohongshu",
)

Multiple images — batch generation

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/sneakers.jpg",
    style="hero",
    background="white",
    count=4,
)
# Generates 4 variations of the hero shot

Complete product image set

exec(open('skills/image-ecommerce/product_photo.py').read())
result = product_photo_set(
    product_path="uploads/wallet.jpg",
    prompt="premium leather bifold wallet",
    platform="amazon",
)
# result -> {"success": True, "sets": [...], "total_images": 7, ...}
# Generates: hero, lifestyle, detail, scale, alternate angle, packaging, flat lay

---

13. Prompt engineering best practices

The product photography prompt structure

Every effective product photo prompt should include these elements:

[product description], [photography style], [lighting], [background/surface], [composition], [quality modifiers]

Key principles (derived from product-photography, eachlabs-product-visuals, image-create skills)

1. Product preservation is critical — when editing an existing product image:

  • Always emphasize "keep the product exactly as it is"
  • Preserve shape, color, branding, and details
  • Only change the background/context/lighting

2. Lighting specificity — always specify lighting type:

  • Studio: "soft diffused studio lighting", "even lighting with no shadows"
  • Dramatic: "dramatic rim lighting", "edge light for premium feel"
  • Natural: "natural window light", "golden hour warm light"
  • Flat: "flat even lighting" (for e-commerce white background)

3. Background precision — vague backgrounds produce poor results:

  • ❌ "nice background"
  • ✅ "pure white background #FFFFFF, no shadows"
  • ✅ "rustic wooden table with morning sunlight"
  • ✅ "soft gradient from white to light grey"

4. Composition rules (from product-photography skill):

  • Hero shot: product fills 80% of frame, slight 15-30° angle
  • Packshot (Amazon): product dead center, fills 85%+
  • Flat lay: bird's eye view, organized arrangement
  • Group: odd numbers (3 or 5), triangle composition

5. Shadow types matter:

  • No shadow: Amazon/e-commerce requirements
  • Contact shadow: grounded but clean
  • Drop shadow: adds depth, professional
  • Reflection: tech, luxury, premium feel

6. Material and texture — for detail shots, specify:

  • "visible leather grain and stitching"
  • "brushed metal finish with subtle reflections"
  • "soft fabric texture, thread detail visible"

7. Platform compliance — when targeting a specific platform:

  • Amazon: pure white (RGB 255,255,255), no props/text/watermarks
  • Instagram: lifestyle context, visually appealing
  • Xiaohongshu: vertical format, aesthetic, text overlay space

Example: building a custom prompt

User request: "I need a hero shot of my leather wallet for Amazon"

result = product_photo(
    product_path="uploads/wallet.jpg",
    platform="amazon",
    prompt="premium leather bifold wallet, rich brown color, slight angle showing card slots",
)

The script automatically builds:

Transform this product image into a professional e-commerce photo.
Keep the product exactly as it is — preserve its shape, color, details, and branding.
premium leather bifold wallet, rich brown color, slight angle showing card slots.
Photography style: professional product hero shot, clean composition, studio lighting...
Background: pure white background #FFFFFF, clean, e-commerce standard, no shadows.

---

14. E-commerce image set guide

A complete product listing needs 7-9 images. Use product_photo_set() for automatic generation, or create individual shots:

PositionImage TypeStyleBackgroundPurpose
1Hero / packshotherowhitePrimary listing image
2LifestylelifestylelifestyleProduct in use/context
3Detail close-updetailstudioMaterial quality, craftsmanship
4Scale referencescalestudioSize in hand or next to known object
5Alternate angleherowhiteBack or side view
6PackagingpackagingstudioUnboxing experience
7Flat layflat_laytexturedArranged composition
8InfographicinfographicwhiteDimensions, specs, features
9Seasonalseasonal_*autoCampaign-specific

---

15. Error handling

The script returns structured results. Always check success:

result = product_photo(product_path="uploads/product.jpg")
if result["success"]:
    for img in result["images"]:
        print(f"Saved: {img['local_path']}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {result.get('error')}")

Common errors:

  • "File not found" — check the product_path
  • "Unsupported image format" — use JPG, PNG, or WebP
  • "Image too large" — max 10 MB
  • "Either a product image or a prompt is required" — provide product_path/product_url or prompt
  • "Unknown style/background" — check available presets in §7/§8

Related skills

How it compares

Pick image-ecommerce over generic image generators when output must match marketplace listing formats and product-photography conventions.

FAQ

What does image-ecommerce do?

E-commerce product photography: white-background hero shots, lifestyle scenes, flat lay, detail close-ups, packaging shots, group/collection displays, scale references,.

When should I use image-ecommerce?

User asks about image ecommerce or related SKILL.md workflows.

Is image-ecommerce safe to install?

Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.

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