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Photoshoot vs AI production cost calculator
Enter your own quotes for a traditional shoot and an AI workflow, and compare the total and cost per image. Nothing is pre-filled with market prices — your numbers, your currency.
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Add your quotes above to see the comparison. This is an estimate, not a quote. It does not account for quality, usage rights or brand fit.
Aspect ratio & resolution cheatsheet
Generate in the final format from the start. Cropping an AI image later usually cuts off hems, shoes or product edges.
| Placement | Ratio | Pixels | Framing tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram / TikTok Reel | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Keep garment inside the centre 4:5 safe zone |
| Instagram feed portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Full-length looks need headroom |
| Shopify / e-commerce product | 3:4 | 1500 × 2000 | Consistent crop across all SKUs |
| Square product tile | 1:1 | 2048 × 2048 | Product centred, even margins |
| Website banner / campaign | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | Leave negative space for copy |
| Lookbook spread | 3:2 | 3000 × 2000 | Two-up layouts, editorial framing |
| Pinterest pin | 2:3 | 1000 × 1500 | Vertical full-look framing |
Setting the ratio in common tools
- Midjourney: --ar 9:16 · --ar 4:5 · --ar 3:4
- Flux / most image APIs: set width × height in pixels (multiples of 16–64)
- Video engines: choose 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9 before generating — reframing later crops the garment
Questions
- How much does a fashion photoshoot cost?
- It depends on crew, models, studio, days and retouching. Enter your own local quotes in the calculator to see your total and cost per image.
- Is AI production cheaper than a photoshoot?
- Often for volume content like variations and colourways, but not always. You still pay for generation, retouching and review time, and hero campaigns may still need a real shoot.
- Does this calculator use real market prices?
- No. All default numbers are editable placeholders. Replace them with your own quotes for an accurate comparison.
- What aspect ratio should I use for Instagram Reels?
- 9:16 vertical, typically 1080×1920 pixels.
Related: AI vs a traditional studio · AI product photography guide · Pay-as-you-go studios
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