PROJECT CASE STUDIES
The details behind
the finished image.
These photo editing case studies follow real product-image projects, from the original brief and source photographs to the editing process and delivery.
See before-and-after examples of our clipping path and background-removal work for ecommerce and product catalogues.
Explore the projects
Real briefs. Actual editing examples.
Ecommerce product photo editing
Manual clipping and white-background preparation for a 1,102-image project. See two vintage-fan examples, the editing approach and the revision work.
- Project scope
- 1,102 images
- Project period
- July 2024
Ladder product cut-outs
Background removal for 542 ladder and access-equipment photographs, with transparent PNG and editable PSD delivery. Explore the sample approval, batch workflow and detail corrections.
- Project scope
- 542 images
- Project period
- March–April 2025
Inside each project case study
01 / THE BRIEF
What the client needed
The intended use, source-file challenges and agreed editing requirements.
02 / THE PROCESS
How we approached the work
The actual editing steps, techniques and quality checks used for the project.
03 / THE DELIVERY
The finished result
Matching before-and-after images, delivered formats, actual turnaround and client feedback where available.
How to use these case studies
Look beyond the finished background to understand the brief, decisions and delivery requirements.
Compare the same product view
Start with the matching before-and-after photographs. Look at the outside edges, openings and small details that distinguish the product. A clean background should make the subject easier to present while retaining the features shown in the source image.
The fan examples include a metal grille, narrow spaces and visible signs of age. The ladder examples include rails, steps and support components. These different shapes help illustrate why a project brief needs more detail than a request to remove the background.
Read the project context
Each project page explains the supplied requirements and the work involved. Image quantity describes the scope of that particular assignment; it is not a fixed package size or a promise of the same turnaround for another batch.
Review the delivery and revision notes alongside the images. They show how the brief and corrections affected the work. A before-and-after example demonstrates an editing change, but it does not establish a sales increase or another business result unless that outcome is separately documented.
Connect the example to your brief
Choose the case study closest to your own products, then note the differences. Your source resolution, object complexity, background requirements and output format can change both the production approach and the quote.
For a new enquiry, send a few representative images rather than only the simplest photograph. Include difficult edges, reflective materials or views with hidden detail where relevant. This gives us a clearer basis for discussing scope before the full batch is prepared.
Plan your next product-image project
A clear sample and output brief make the examples more useful to your team.
Tell us where the images will be used: an online store, a product catalogue, a campaign or a design layout. Specify white or transparent backgrounds, final dimensions, file naming and whether editable source files are required. Include an approved visual reference if your brand already has an established image style.
We review your samples to confirm the requested work, total price and delivery schedule. Background removal, retouching and shadow creation should be listed separately when you need them together. Browse our editing services and starting-price guide for context, then request a quote based on your actual files.
The case studies on this page are published with permission to show the project images. Client identities are omitted from these examples. For additional visual comparisons across our services, visit the before-and-after portfolio.
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