Photos that
sell products.
Studio and on-location product photography for online stores, retailers, restaurants and tech brands. Clean, consistent images that make your products stand out and sell.
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Visual storytelling
with purpose.
FVM Mediahouse is a Gqeberha-based creative studio founded by François Masuabi, Founder and Creative Director. We combine creative storytelling with disciplined production: commercial video, photography, post-production and creative direction.
We have produced work for brands including Sanlam, Nikon, Zhiyun, RE/MAX, Nelson Mandela University, Saramonic and Teleperformance. Our product photography brings that same standard to your range, whether it is ten products or a full catalogue.
People buy what
they can see.
Photos are your shop window
Online, customers can’t touch or try your product. Your photos have to show the quality, size, colour and detail for them.
Good images build trust
Sharp, well-lit, consistent photos make a business look established and make customers more confident to buy.
Consistency sells a range
When every product is shot the same way, your store, menu or catalogue looks professional and is easier to shop.
Everything your products need
to look their best.
Four types of product photography, edited and delivered ready to use.
E-commerce / white background
Clean packshots for online stores and marketplaces.
Lifestyle & styled
Products in real settings, flat lays and props.
Food & menu
Dishes, drinks and bakes for menus and delivery apps.
Technology & electronics
Devices and gadgets with clean, controlled detail.
Retouching & cut-outs
Colour-accurate editing, clean-up and transparent PNGs.
Platform-ready files
Sized for your website, marketplaces and social media.
Clean packshots that
sell online.
White or plain-background photos for online stores, marketplaces and catalogues, consistent across your whole range.
- Front, back, side and detail angles for every product
- Consistent framing, lighting and shadows across the range
- Pure white backgrounds that meet marketplace requirements
- Transparent PNG cut-outs on request
- Ideal for Shopify, WooCommerce, Takealot and catalogues
Show your product
in real life.
Styled shots that show how your product looks, feels and fits into your customer’s life.
- Products styled with props, textures and backgrounds that suit your brand
- Top-down flat lays and grouped collections
- Packaging, gift sets and product-in-use shots
- Images made for social media, websites and campaigns
- In studio or at your premises
Food that looks as good
as it tastes.
Appetising photos of your dishes, drinks and baked goods for menus, delivery apps, social media and signage.
- Hero dishes, full menus and specials
- Drinks, coffee, desserts and bakery items
- Shot at your restaurant or café, during quiet hours
- Sized for menus, Uber Eats, Mr D and social media
- Interior and team shots can be added on the same day
Sharp detail for
modern products.
Devices, gadgets and accessories photographed with controlled reflections, clean lines and true colour.
- Phones, audio, wearables, computers and accessories
- Controlled reflections on glass, metal and screens
- Dark, dramatic or clean white looks to suit your brand
- Detail shots of ports, buttons, textures and packaging
- Launch, product-page and advertising images
Edited, sized and
ready to use.
Every image is professionally edited and delivered in the formats you need.
- Colour correction, exposure, cropping and clean-up on every image
- High-resolution files for print and web-optimised files for online
- Sizes for your website, marketplaces, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp catalogues
- Online proof gallery to choose and approve your favourites
- Advanced retouching, compositing and cut-outs available
Built for any business
that sells a product.
From a single new product to a full catalogue or monthly menu updates.
Once-off or
every month.
Choose a single shoot, or a monthly retainer for regular content. Every quote is tailored to your products, volumes and goals.
ONCE-OFF SHOOT
A single project with a clear scope- New product launch or range
- Website or online store set-up
- Menu refresh or new specials
- Quoted per project after a short call
MONTHLY RETAINER
Regular content for growing brands- Shoots every month for new stock or menus
- Consistent look across your whole range
- Priority booking and faster turnaround
- Scope and fee agreed at our meet and greet
Pricing is shared after a short call. Retainer scope and fees are agreed at a meet and greet.
Side by side.
| Once-off shoot | Monthly retainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Launches, new ranges, menu refreshes | Regular new stock, menus and campaigns |
| Booking | When you need it | Fixed monthly shoot days |
| Scope | Agreed per project | Agreed monthly allowance |
| Consistent look across shoots | ✓ | ✓ guaranteed |
| Priority booking | — | ✓ |
| Online proof gallery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two revision rounds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial usage licence | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | Quoted after a call | Agreed at meet and greet |
A short overview
of our terms.
The full terms are set out in our product photography agreement, which we send with your quote.
Clear written scope
Every project and retainer is confirmed in a written quote and agreement.
Simple bookings
Once-off shoots are secured with a 50% deposit. Retainers have a 3-month minimum.
Product care
We record what you send, handle it with care and return it after the shoot.
You approve everything
Choose your images from an online proof gallery.
Two revision rounds
Each project includes two rounds of editing changes.
Use your images freely
A commercial licence for your website, stores, social media and print.
From first call
to final files.
Book a call
A quick call about your products, goals and timelines.
Meet & greet
We meet, see your products and agree the shot list and look.
Quote & agreement
You receive a written quote and agreement to sign.
Shoot day
We shoot in studio or on location.
Proofs & final files
Choose your favourites; we deliver edited, platform-ready files.
Need more than photos?
We do that too.
Product videos & reels
Short product videos and vertical reels for social media and ads.
Social media content
Ready-made posts and stories using your new product photos.
Social media management
Planning, posting and reporting on your social media.
Commercial videography
Brand films, adverts and corporate video.
Website images
Banners, category images and product pages for your site.
A look at the work.
Sample images for illustration. Your own products replace these.
Let’s make your
products shine.
Book a free call. We’ll talk about your products and goals, and recommend a once-off shoot or a monthly retainer that fits your business.