eCommerce Photo Retouching at Large Scale
December 2025 was one of those months where everything landed at once. With multiple productions running in parallel, our team was fully immersed in ecommerce photo retouching for high-volume brands preparing for seasonal launches. Between ongoing client work and large-scale deliveries, the studio stayed in full production mode throughout the month.
One of the major projects delivered during this period was for BRP’s winter season. Alongside other active campaigns and ecommerce productions, this project played a big role in why December was especially busy.
In total, we delivered 440 on-model images and 490 ghost mannequin product shots, covering everything from heavy winter jackets and helmets to ski eyewear and early spring pieces such as t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and lightweight outerwear.
One Collection, Multiple eCommerce Photo Retouching Workflows
Even within a single collection, the retouching approach varied significantly. The winter jackets and lightweight outerwear were especially demanding. These garments tend to photograph with deep folds and tension around seams, sleeves, and closures—details that can be distracting in online product listings.
We spent a significant amount of time removing pleats to create a cleaner, more streamlined look while keeping the garments natural and wearable. In many cases, we also applied subtle liquify adjustments to refine the fit and silhouette so the products felt balanced and visually appealing for ecommerce.
On-Model eCommerce Photo Retouching
The on-model images required a different type of ecommerce photo retouching. Background cleanup was part of the standard workflow, but we also focused on refining fabric folds on pants and tops so everything looked intentional rather than accidental.
In some images, models were leaning slightly to one side, which can throw off the overall balance of a photo. When needed, we carefully straightened posture to bring everything back into alignment. Skin retouching followed our usual high-end approach—natural texture, clean tones, and no over-smoothing.
Ghost Mannequin Photo Retouching for Catalog Consistency
The ghost mannequin photo retouching work required a high level of precision and control. Since the garments are not worn by a model, they are essentially floating in the air, which means the shape needs to be carefully refined to look structured, neat, and still natural.
A significant amount of liquify and reshaping is usually involved to correct distortions and improve balance. Items can arrive slightly tilted, so we make sure to straighten the product before refining proportions. T-shirts, for example, can sometimes appear too long, in which case we subtly push in the lower part to restore a more realistic fit.
Another common challenge with ghost mannequins is unwanted shadowing. Long sleeves often cast shadows onto the body of the garment—such as a left sleeve creating a dark area on the lower left side of the product. These shadows are carefully removed to keep the garment clean and evenly lit.
To avoid a flat appearance, we also composite parts of the garment when needed. In some cases, we bring in the back of the sleeves so they feel more three-dimensional rather than pressed flat against the body. Small construction details matter at this scale.
We also pay close attention to interior details. The neck tag is often visible behind the collar, and we make sure it is centered, straightened, and aligned properly so the inside of the garment looks just as clean as the exterior.
As with the rest of the collection, these images required careful color matching based on physical samples provided by the client, especially when working across multiple fabrics and finishes.
Graphic Compositing and Garment Adjustments
Some requests were more complex. For several t-shirts, the client required graphic swaps. Updated PNG files were provided, and we removed the original designs before placing the new artwork onto the garments. This involved detailed masking, resizing, distortion, and blending so the graphics followed the fabric naturally.
Reflections, Highlights, and Product Cleanup
Accessories introduced additional challenges. For the eyewear and helmets, reflections were a major focus. Studio lights, photographers, and equipment often appear in glossy surfaces and needed to be removed without flattening the product.
We cleaned reflections from lenses and visors while maintaining realism. For helmets, we also reduced overly strong highlights that distracted from the product shape and branding. The goal was a clean, balanced result suitable for ecommerce presentation.
High-Volume Local eCommerce Retouching Under Tight Timelines
Altogether, the BRP project totaled close to 1,000 ecommerce images, delivered in batches of 200 images. Each batch was turned around within three to four business days, keeping the client’s production schedule on track.
A few batches came in as rush requests and were delivered within two business days without compromising quality. This is where local ecommerce retouching becomes especially valuable—short feedback loops, fast revisions, and consistent execution across large volumes.
All final assets were delivered in JPEG and PNG formats, exactly as requested.
Between high-volume ecommerce photo retouching, detailed ghost mannequin photo retouching, and campaign-level compositing—all happening in December—it was a full production month at the studio.
To see more examples of how we support large catalogs and ongoing workflows, explore our ecommerce image editing work for high-volume clients.
Different products. Different timelines. Different techniques—all managed in parallel.
It’s demanding work. And exactly the kind of work we enjoy doing.