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+# Product Photo Mode
+**depends-on: [hook-generator]**
+
+Generate professional product photography that sells. Not generic AI images — strategic visual assets that highlight product value, create desire, and convert viewers to buyers.
+
+**Loaded by:** `creative/SKILL.md` when user selects mode 1 (Product Photos).
+**Model selection:** Handled by `brand/stack.md` — never hardcode model IDs in prompts or workflows.
+**Brand consistency:** Reads from `./brand/creative-kit.md` before every generation.
+
+---
+
+## Why This Mode Exists
+
+**The problem:** Most AI product photos fail because they:
+1. Look obviously AI-generated (uncanny details, wrong reflections)
+2. Don't follow commercial photography principles
+3. Miss what makes products sell (features hidden, benefits unclear)
+4. Ignore platform-specific requirements (Amazon vs Instagram vs hero banners)
+
+**The solution:** A systematic approach that:
+- Uses proven commercial photography techniques in prompts
+- Optimizes for specific platforms and use cases
+- Highlights product benefits, not just appearance
+- Creates desire through strategic styling and context
+- Enforces e-commerce compliance automatically
+- Supports reference-image workflows for brand-locked assets
+- Generates complete shoot sets in a single command
+
+---
+
+## Model Selection
+
+**Do NOT hardcode model IDs.** Always refer to `brand/stack.md` for the current default image model and its verified API payload.
+
+Check `brand/stack.md` for the currently configured default image model. The specific model varies per project.
+
+### How to Call
+
+1. Open `brand/stack.md`
+2. Find the **Image Generation** section
+3. Copy the verified payload structure
+4. Insert your constructed prompt and desired aspect ratio
+5. Execute the API call via your configured generation provider
+
+### Reference Image Workflow (Image-to-Image)
+
+When the user provides an existing product photo, brand reference, or style example, use the `image_input` parameter from MODEL_REGISTRY.md to guide generation.
+
+**When to use reference images:**
+- User has a physical product photo they want enhanced or restyled
+- User wants to match an existing brand aesthetic from a screenshot
+- User wants variations of an approved product shot
+- User needs consistency with previously generated images
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+```
+1. Receive reference image URL or file path
+2. Upload to accessible URL if local file
+3. Construct prompt describing desired changes/style
+4. Include image_input parameter in API payload:
+
+   {
+     "model": "[see MODEL_REGISTRY.md]",
+     "input": {
+       "prompt": "{{product description + desired style changes}}",
+       "image_input": ["{{reference_image_url}}"],
+       "aspect_ratio": "{{ratio}}",
+       "output_format": "png"
+     }
+   }
+
+5. The model uses the reference to guide composition, color, and structure
+6. Review output against reference for consistency
+```
+
+**Reference image best practices:**
+- Use high-resolution references (1000px+ on longest side)
+- The prompt should describe what to CHANGE, not what the reference already shows
+- For style transfer: describe the new style, let the image provide the composition
+- For enhancement: describe the improvements, let the image provide the product
+- Combine with seed locking for reproducible reference-guided outputs
+
+---
+
+## Style Exploration (Before Execution)
+
+**Critical principle:** Don't lock into one visual approach. Product photography has many valid styles — the right one depends on brand, platform, and competitive landscape.
+
+### Why This Matters for Products
+
+The same product photographed differently can feel:
+- Premium luxury vs accessible value
+- Innovative tech vs reliable traditional
+- Lifestyle aspirational vs utility functional
+
+**One style = hope. Multiple styles = strategic choice.**
+
+### Generate 5 Different Approaches
+
+For any new product photography project:
+
+```
+Style 1 - Clean E-commerce:
+[Product] on pure white background, professional studio lighting,
+sharp commercial photography, Amazon listing optimized,
+clean minimal, product hero shot
+
+Style 2 - Lifestyle Context:
+[Product] in real-world [setting], natural lighting,
+lifestyle product photography, human context,
+aspirational but relatable
+
+Style 3 - Dark Premium:
+[Product] against dark gradient background, dramatic spotlight,
+luxury product photography, premium positioning,
+sophisticated mood, high-end commercial
+
+Style 4 - Editorial Magazine:
+[Product] editorial photography style, artistic composition,
+magazine quality, creative angles, fashion-adjacent aesthetic
+
+Style 5 - Warm Natural:
+[Product] in warm natural setting, soft window light,
+organic styling, [wood/linen/natural materials],
+approachable premium feel
+```
+
+### Style Decision Framework
+
+| Brand Positioning | Best Style Direction |
+|-------------------|---------------------|
+| Premium/Luxury | Dark Premium or Editorial Magazine |
+| Accessible/Friendly | Lifestyle Context or Warm Natural |
+| Tech/Innovation | Clean E-commerce or Dark Premium |
+| Natural/Organic | Warm Natural or Lifestyle Context |
+| Fashion/Beauty | Editorial Magazine or Dark Premium |
+| Utility/Practical | Clean E-commerce or Lifestyle Context |
+
+### Extract Principles from Winner
+
+Once style is chosen, document:
+
+```markdown
+## Winning Style: [Name]
+
+**Visual Principles:**
+- Background: [specific approach]
+- Lighting: [mood and direction]
+- Color palette: [tones]
+- Composition: [approach]
+- Props/styling: [elements]
+
+**Apply across:**
+- Hero shot: [how]
+- Secondary angles: [how]
+- Lifestyle variants: [how]
+- Detail shots: [how]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Photography Shot Types
+
+### Hero Shot (Primary)
+
+The main product image. Highest stakes, most important.
+
+```
+[Product name] hero shot, professional product photography,
+[lighting setup], [background], product as focal point,
+commercial advertising quality, ultra-detailed, sharp focus,
+space for text on [left/right] if needed
+```
+
+**What makes hero shots work:**
+- Product clearly visible from best angle
+- Lighting that creates depth and dimension
+- Background that doesn't compete
+- Composition that draws eye to product
+- Space for marketing copy if needed
+
+---
+
+### Detail/Feature Shot
+
+Highlights specific product features.
+
+```
+Close-up detail shot of [specific feature] on [product],
+macro product photography, [feature] clearly visible,
+shallow depth of field on [feature], professional lighting,
+technical detail showcase
+```
+
+---
+
+### Lifestyle/Context Shot
+
+Product in use or realistic setting.
+
+```
+[Product] in [specific setting], lifestyle product photography,
+[person using/product on surface/in environment],
+natural lighting, authentic scene, editorial quality,
+aspirational but believable context
+```
+
+---
+
+### Group/Collection Shot
+
+Multiple products or variants together.
+
+```
+Product collection shot, [multiple products] arranged together,
+professional studio photography, cohesive styling,
+group composition, clear hierarchy with [hero product] prominent,
+commercial catalog quality
+```
+
+---
+
+### Flat Lay
+
+Top-down arrangement, popular for social media.
+
+```
+Flat lay photography, [product] arranged with [complementary items],
+top-down view, [surface material], organized aesthetic,
+styled composition, editorial product photography
+```
+
+---
+
+### Scale/Size Reference
+
+Shows product size with familiar objects.
+
+```
+[Product] with scale reference, shown next to [familiar object],
+size comparison photography, clear proportion,
+professional lighting, clean background
+```
+
+---
+
+## Product Category Deep Dives
+
+### Electronics & Tech
+
+**Challenges:** Reflective surfaces, screens, small details
+**Opportunities:** Premium tech aesthetic, innovation positioning
+
+```
+[Electronic product] professional tech photography,
+controlled reflections on metallic/glass surfaces,
+screen displaying [content or off], subtle rim lighting on edges,
+dark gradient background, premium technology aesthetic,
+clean minimal composition, commercial advertising quality
+```
+
+**Lighting for tech:**
+```
++ subtle rim lighting on edges for dimension
++ controlled reflections (not eliminated, controlled)
++ gradient lighting on screens
++ separation light from background
+```
+
+**Common tech products:**
+- Headphones: Show both ear cups, cable management, premium materials
+- Phones/tablets: Screen content matters, show thinness
+- Laptops: Screen angle, keyboard visible, premium materials
+- Speakers: Show driver details, premium finishes
+- Wearables: Show on wrist/body for scale
+
+---
+
+### Fashion & Apparel
+
+**Challenges:** Fabric texture, accurate colors, shape/drape
+**Opportunities:** Lifestyle aspiration, styling context
+
+```
+[Apparel item] fashion product photography,
+visible fabric texture, accurate [color] reproduction,
+natural draping/structure, [styled flat/on model/on hanger],
+professional fashion lighting, editorial quality
+```
+
+**Key considerations:**
+- **Flat lay:** Good for details, pattern visibility
+- **On mannequin/form:** Shows structure without model
+- **On model:** Highest aspiration, shows fit and movement
+- **Hanging:** Simple, shows drape naturally
+
+**Fabric-specific additions:**
+- Silk/satin: `+ subtle sheen, controlled highlights, luxurious drape`
+- Denim: `+ visible texture and weave, authentic blue tones`
+- Leather: `+ rich material quality, subtle surface texture`
+- Knitwear: `+ visible knit pattern, cozy texture, soft lighting`
+
+---
+
+### Food & Beverage
+
+**Challenges:** Appetite appeal, freshness, color accuracy
+**Opportunities:** Sensory triggers, desire creation
+
+```
+[Food/beverage product] professional food photography,
+appetizing presentation, [steam/condensation/freshness cues],
+natural daylight aesthetic, [surface/props],
+editorial food styling, commercial quality
+```
+
+**Food photography essentials:**
+- **Steam:** Shows freshness, warmth (for hot items)
+- **Condensation:** Shows coldness, refreshment (for beverages)
+- **Garnish:** Fresh herbs, citrus, adds life
+- **Imperfection:** Slight drips, crumbs = authenticity
+
+**Lighting for food:**
+```
+soft overhead natural daylight feel,
+backlit for steam visibility,
+side lighting for texture,
+warm tones for appetite appeal
+```
+
+---
+
+### Beauty & Cosmetics
+
+**Challenges:** Color accuracy, texture rendering, premium feel
+**Opportunities:** Aspirational beauty, sensory luxury
+
+```
+[Beauty product] professional cosmetic photography,
+clean premium aesthetic, [product details visible],
+soft diffused beauty lighting, [color] accurate rendering,
+luxury cosmetic branding, commercial advertising quality
+```
+
+**Product-specific approaches:**
+- **Lipstick/makeup:** Show color accurately, often swatched
+- **Skincare:** Clean, clinical or spa-like depending on brand
+- **Perfume:** Aspirational, often abstract/artistic
+- **Haircare:** Often lifestyle with results implied
+
+**Textures to showcase:**
+```
++ visible product texture (cream, gel, powder, liquid)
++ packaging material quality
++ applicator/closure details
+```
+
+---
+
+### Jewelry & Watches
+
+**Challenges:** Reflections, sparkle, small scale
+**Opportunities:** Ultimate luxury positioning
+
+```
+[Jewelry/watch] luxury product photography,
+controlled reflections with intentional sparkle,
+[metal type] surface quality, premium black/gradient background,
+rim lighting on metal edges, macro detail visible,
+high-end commercial jewelry photography
+```
+
+**Jewelry lighting formula:**
+```
++ main light for overall exposure
++ rim/edge light for metal definition
++ small accent light for sparkle on stones
++ gradient background for depth
+```
+
+**Watch-specific:**
+- Show time as 10:10 (traditional, balanced look)
+- Highlight dial details, hands, indices
+- Show case thickness and finishing
+- Crown and pushers visible
+
+---
+
+### Home & Furniture
+
+**Challenges:** Scale, context, room integration
+**Opportunities:** Lifestyle aspiration, room transformation
+
+```
+[Furniture/home item] interior product photography,
+shown in [styled room setting], professional interior photography,
+natural window lighting, lifestyle context,
+aspirational home aesthetic, editorial interiors quality
+```
+
+**Key considerations:**
+- Show scale with familiar objects
+- Style with complementary decor (not competing)
+- Realistic room settings > white void
+- Lifestyle aspiration = desire creation
+
+---
+
+## Lighting Mastery
+
+Lighting is the difference between amateur and professional product photography.
+
+### Studio Lighting Setups
+
+**Three-Point (Classic):**
+```
+three-point lighting setup:
+- key light from upper left (main illumination)
+- fill light from right (soften shadows)
+- rim light from behind (edge separation)
+```
+
+**Single Source (Dramatic):**
+```
+single dramatic spotlight from [direction],
+deep shadows, high contrast, gradient falloff,
+premium moody aesthetic
+```
+
+**Soft Diffused (Beauty):**
+```
+soft diffused overhead lighting,
+large soft box, minimal shadows,
+even illumination, beauty product aesthetic
+```
+
+**Rim/Edge (Definition):**
+```
+strong rim lighting from behind,
+edge definition on product silhouette,
+glowing outline effect, dark background
+```
+
+### Natural Lighting Setups
+
+**Window Light (Lifestyle):**
+```
+natural window lighting from [side],
+soft diffused daylight, organic shadows,
+lifestyle photography aesthetic
+```
+
+**Golden Hour (Warm):**
+```
+golden hour lighting quality,
+warm directional light, long soft shadows,
+aspirational warmth
+```
+
+**Overcast (Even):**
+```
+soft overcast natural light,
+even illumination, no harsh shadows,
+diffused daylight aesthetic
+```
+
+### Lighting Direction Guide
+
+| Direction | Effect | Best For |
+|-----------|--------|----------|
+| Front | Flat, even, safe | E-commerce basics |
+| 45-degree side | Depth, dimension | Most products |
+| Side (90-degree) | Dramatic texture | Textured items |
+| Back | Silhouette, glow | Drama, beverages |
+| Top (overhead) | Food, flat lay | Food, accessories |
+| Under | Dramatic, unusual | Creative/artistic |
+
+---
+
+## Background & Staging
+
+### Studio Backgrounds
+
+**Pure White (#FFFFFF):**
+```
+on pure white background, seamless backdrop,
+no shadows (or: soft drop shadow),
+e-commerce clean aesthetic
+```
+*Best for: Amazon, Shopify, catalog, transparent backgrounds*
+
+**Light Gray Gradient:**
+```
+on light gray gradient background,
+subtle depth, soft shadow beneath product,
+professional studio aesthetic
+```
+*Best for: Website heroes, professional presentations*
+
+**Dark Gradient:**
+```
+against dark charcoal gradient background,
+dramatic studio lighting, premium aesthetic,
+product highlighted against dark
+```
+*Best for: Premium/luxury positioning, tech products*
+
+**Colored Backdrop:**
+```
+against [color] background,
+complementary or brand-aligned color,
+bold product presentation
+```
+*Best for: Brand campaigns, social media*
+
+### Surface Staging
+
+**Marble:**
+```
+on white marble surface, elegant staging,
+luxury product photography, subtle veining
+```
+
+**Wood:**
+```
+on [oak/walnut/rustic] wood surface,
+warm organic aesthetic, natural grain visible
+```
+
+**Concrete:**
+```
+on concrete surface, industrial aesthetic,
+modern minimal, textured background
+```
+
+**Fabric/Linen:**
+```
+on [white/neutral] linen fabric,
+soft organic texture, lifestyle aesthetic
+```
+
+### Props & Styling
+
+**Rule:** Props enhance, never compete.
+
+**Good props:**
+- Complementary materials (leaves for natural products)
+- Lifestyle context items (coffee cup near morning product)
+- Scale references (hand, familiar objects)
+- Brand-aligned accessories
+
+**Bad props:**
+- Competing products
+- Distracting colors
+- Unrelated items
+- Too many elements
+
+---
+
+## Composition Principles
+
+### Rule of Thirds
+
+```
+product positioned at rule of thirds intersection,
+not centered, dynamic composition,
+visual interest through placement
+```
+
+### Centered (Hero)
+
+```
+product centered in frame,
+symmetrical composition, hero positioning,
+commanding central presence
+```
+
+### Negative Space (Text Room)
+
+```
+product positioned [left/right/lower],
+negative space on [opposite side] for text overlay,
+marketing composition, headline room
+```
+
+### Angle Guide
+
+| Angle | Effect | Best For |
+|-------|--------|----------|
+| Eye level | Relatable, natural | Most products |
+| Slightly above | Overview, context | Collections, scenes |
+| Slightly below | Powerful, imposing | Premium, hero |
+| 45-degree | Classic product shot | E-commerce |
+| Top-down | Flat lay, pattern | Food, accessories |
+| Macro/close | Detail, texture | Features, quality |
+
+---
+
+## Platform-Specific Optimization
+
+### Amazon / E-commerce
+
+```
+Requirements:
+- Main image: Pure white background
+- 85%+ frame fill
+- No text, graphics, or watermarks
+- 1000x1000 minimum (1500x1500 preferred)
+- RGB color
+
+Prompt addition:
++ Amazon product listing optimized, pure white background,
+product fills 85% of frame, no props or text,
+e-commerce compliant, commercial product photography
+```
+
+### Shopify / DTC Website
+
+```
+More creative freedom than Amazon.
+- Hero images can have context
+- Lifestyle images encouraged
+- Brand aesthetic consistent
+
+Prompt addition:
++ e-commerce hero shot, [brand aesthetic] style,
+website product page optimized, commercial quality
+```
+
+### Instagram / Social
+
+```
+- 1:1 or 4:5 aspect ratio
+- Scroll-stopping visuals
+- Lifestyle context often better
+- Bold colors perform
+
+Prompt addition:
++ Instagram product photography, [1:1/4:5] composition,
+scroll-stopping visual, social media optimized,
+lifestyle context, bold engaging aesthetic
+```
+
+### Hero Banner (Website)
+
+```
+- 16:9 or wider aspect ratio
+- Space for text overlay
+- Product as hero element
+- Brand-aligned styling
+
+Prompt addition:
++ hero banner product shot, 16:9 landscape composition,
+product as hero element, space for headline on [side],
+website banner optimized, marketing asset
+```
+
+### Pinterest
+
+```
+- 2:3 vertical (1000x1500)
+- Aspirational lifestyle
+- Text overlays work here
+- Save-worthy aesthetic
+
+Prompt addition:
++ Pinterest product pin, vertical 2:3 composition,
+aspirational lifestyle photography, save-worthy visual,
+space for text overlay, editorial product aesthetic
+```
+
+---
+
+## Multi-Shot Consistency Technique
+
+When generating multiple product photos (across shot types, angles, or campaign variants), visual consistency is critical. Inconsistent lighting, color temperature, or angle across images looks amateur and breaks brand trust.
+
+### The Consistency Lock
+
+Before generating any set of related images, establish and lock these parameters:
+
+```markdown
+## Consistency Lock — [Product Name]
+
+**Lighting:**
+- Type: [e.g., three-point studio, soft diffused, natural window]
+- Direction: [e.g., key from upper left, fill from right]
+- Temperature: [e.g., neutral 5500K, warm 3500K, cool 6500K]
+- Mood: [e.g., bright and clean, dramatic and moody, warm and inviting]
+
+**Color:**
+- Color temperature keyword: [e.g., "neutral white balance", "warm golden tones", "cool blue cast"]
+- Product color accuracy: [specific hex or color names for product colors]
+- Background tone: [specific color/gradient]
+
+**Camera:**
+- Distance: [e.g., medium shot, close-up, wide establishing]
+- Height: [e.g., eye level, slightly above, overhead]
+- Lens feel: [e.g., "85mm portrait lens feel", "macro close-up", "wide angle"]
+
+**Styling:**
+- Surface: [specific material]
+- Props: [specific items, or none]
+- Background: [specific setup]
+
+**Seed Strategy:**
+- Base seed: [number] (use same seed across shots for maximum consistency)
+- Vary only: [what changes between shots — angle, crop, props]
+```
+
+### Applying the Lock Across Shots
+
+Once locked, every prompt in the set includes the locked parameters as a prefix or suffix:
+
+```
+[SHOT-SPECIFIC CONTENT],
+[LOCKED LIGHTING], [LOCKED COLOR TEMPERATURE],
+[LOCKED BACKGROUND], [LOCKED STYLING],
+[LOCKED QUALITY TERMS]
+```
+
+**Example — 4-shot consistent set:**
+
+```
+Lock: warm studio lighting from upper left, neutral white balance,
+light gray gradient background, marble surface, premium commercial quality
+
+Shot 1 (Hero):
+Premium wireless headphones hero shot, product centered,
+warm studio lighting from upper left, neutral white balance,
+light gray gradient background, marble surface, premium commercial quality
+
+Shot 2 (Detail):
+Close-up of ear cushion texture on premium wireless headphones,
+shallow depth of field, warm studio lighting from upper left,
+neutral white balance, light gray gradient background,
+marble surface, premium commercial quality
+
+Shot 3 (Lifestyle):
+Premium wireless headphones on modern desk workspace,
+warm studio lighting from upper left, neutral white balance,
+light gray gradient background visible through scene,
+premium commercial quality
+
+Shot 4 (Flat Lay):
+Premium wireless headphones flat lay with carrying case and cable,
+warm studio lighting from upper left, neutral white balance,
+marble surface, top-down composition, premium commercial quality
+```
+
+### Seed Locking for Maximum Consistency
+
+For the tightest visual consistency, use the `seed` parameter from MODEL_REGISTRY.md:
+
+1. Generate the first image (hero shot) without a seed
+2. If the result is good, note the generation — use that image as the style anchor
+3. For subsequent shots, use a fixed seed value and vary only the shot-specific content
+4. Same seed + similar prompt structure = consistent lighting, color grading, and rendering style
+
+**Important:** Seed ensures consistency only when prompts are structurally similar. Drastically different prompts will diverge even with the same seed. Keep the locked parameters identical across all prompts.
+
+---
+
+## Complete Shoot Mode
+
+**One command produces an entire product photo set.** Instead of generating shots one at a time, the complete shoot dispatches all shot types in parallel using Claude Code task agents.
+
+### What Gets Generated
+
+A complete shoot produces 5 images in parallel:
+
+| Shot | Type | Aspect Ratio | Purpose |
+|------|------|-------------|---------|
+| 1 | Hero Shot | 16:9 | Primary marketing image, headline space |
+| 2 | Detail/Feature | 1:1 | Close-up of key selling feature |
+| 3 | Lifestyle | 4:5 | Product in real-world context |
+| 4 | Flat Lay | 1:1 | Top-down with complementary items |
+| 5 | Scale Reference | 1:1 | Size context with familiar object |
+
+### How to Trigger
+
+User says any of:
+- "Do a complete shoot for [product]"
+- "Full product shoot"
+- "Generate all shot types for [product]"
+- "Complete photo set"
+
+### Execution Flow
+
+```
+COMPLETE SHOOT WORKFLOW
+
+Step 1: Gather Product Brief
+├─ Product name and description
+├─ Key features to highlight
+├─ Target platform(s)
+├─ Brand kit loaded? (if not, prompt for it)
+└─ Style preference (or run style exploration first)
+
+Step 2: Establish Consistency Lock
+├─ Lock lighting, color temp, background, styling
+├─ Document in consistency lock format
+└─ All 5 agents will read this lock
+
+Step 3: Dispatch 5 Parallel Agents
+├─ Agent 1: Hero shot (16:9)
+├─ Agent 2: Detail shot (1:1)
+├─ Agent 3: Lifestyle shot (4:5)
+├─ Agent 4: Flat lay (1:1)
+└─ Agent 5: Scale reference (1:1)
+
+Each agent:
+  1. Reads brand kit (creative-kit.md)
+  2. Reads consistency lock
+  3. Constructs shot-specific prompt
+  4. Calls MODEL_REGISTRY.md image API
+  5. Saves to ./campaigns/{product}/photos/{shot-type}/
+  6. Reports back with URL + quality assessment
+
+Step 4: Present All 5 Results
+├─ Display all shots in a grid review
+├─ Note any consistency issues
+├─ Offer per-shot iteration or full reshoot
+└─ Run e-commerce compliance check if needed
+
+Step 5: Iterate or Approve
+├─ Replace individual shots that need work
+├─ Approve complete set
+└─ Export to campaigns directory
+```
+
+### Complete Shoot Output Template
+
+```markdown
+## Complete Shoot — [Product Name]
+
+### Consistency Lock Applied
+- Lighting: [locked setup]
+- Color Temperature: [locked temp]
+- Background: [locked background]
+- Surface: [locked surface]
+
+---
+
+### Shot 1: Hero
+![Hero](url)
+**Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
+**Prompt:** > [prompt used]
+**Status:** Pending review
+
+### Shot 2: Detail
+![Detail](url)
+**Aspect Ratio:** 1:1
+**Feature Highlighted:** [feature]
+**Prompt:** > [prompt used]
+**Status:** Pending review
+
+### Shot 3: Lifestyle
+![Lifestyle](url)
+**Aspect Ratio:** 4:5
+**Setting:** [context]
+**Prompt:** > [prompt used]
+**Status:** Pending review
+
+### Shot 4: Flat Lay
+![Flat Lay](url)
+**Aspect Ratio:** 1:1
+**Styled With:** [items]
+**Prompt:** > [prompt used]
+**Status:** Pending review
+
+### Shot 5: Scale Reference
+![Scale](url)
+**Aspect Ratio:** 1:1
+**Reference Object:** [object]
+**Prompt:** > [prompt used]
+**Status:** Pending review
+
+---
+
+**Actions:**
+- [ ] Approve all shots
+- [ ] Iterate on specific shot(s): [list numbers]
+- [ ] Reshoot with different style
+- [ ] Run e-commerce compliance check
+- [ ] Export to campaigns directory
+```
+
+### Wall-Clock Time
+
+Because all 5 shots generate in parallel, total time equals the slowest single generation (typically 15-40 seconds per image), not the sum. A full 5-image shoot completes in under 1 minute.
+
+---
+
+## E-Commerce Compliance Checker
+
+Before delivering product photos for marketplace listings, validate against platform-specific requirements. Non-compliant images get rejected by automated listing systems or perform poorly in search.
+
+### Amazon Product Image Requirements
+
+| Requirement | Rule | How to Check |
+|-------------|------|-------------|
+| Background | Pure white (RGB 255,255,255) | Prompt must include "pure white background" |
+| Frame fill | Product fills 85%+ of image | Prompt must include "product fills 85% of frame" |
+| Text/graphics | No text, logos, watermarks, or overlays | Prompt must NOT include text overlay instructions |
+| Borders | No borders, insets, or additional images | Single product, clean edges |
+| Color mode | RGB (not CMYK) | Use PNG or JPG output format |
+| Minimum size | 1000x1000 pixels (1500x1500 preferred) | Model generates at sufficient resolution natively |
+| Main image | Product only, no accessories unless included in sale | Remove lifestyle props for main listing image |
+| Additional | Lifestyle, infographic, size chart allowed | Shots 2-7 in listing can include context |
+
+### Shopify Product Image Requirements
+
+| Requirement | Rule | How to Check |
+|-------------|------|-------------|
+| Recommended size | 2048x2048 pixels | Model generates at sufficient resolution |
+| Aspect ratio | Square (1:1) recommended for consistency | Set aspect_ratio to "1:1" |
+| File format | JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP | Use output_format "png" or "jpg" |
+| File size | Under 20MB | PNG at model resolution is well within this |
+| Background | Consistent across all products (white recommended) | Lock background in consistency settings |
+| Multiple angles | 3-5 images per product recommended | Use complete shoot mode |
+
+### Compliance Check Workflow
+
+Run this check after generation, before delivery:
+
+```
+E-COMMERCE COMPLIANCE CHECK
+
+Product: [name]
+Platform: [Amazon / Shopify / Both]
+Shot Type: [main listing / secondary / lifestyle]
+
+Amazon Main Image:
+□ Pure white background (no gray, no gradient, no color)
+□ Product fills 85%+ of frame
+□ No text, logos, or watermarks in image
+□ No borders or inset images
+□ Single product (no lifestyle props)
+□ Product is the actual product (not illustration/drawing)
+□ Sharp focus, professional quality
+□ Correct color representation
+
+Amazon Secondary Images:
+□ May include lifestyle context
+□ May include text overlays / infographics
+□ May show size/scale references
+□ Must still be professional quality
+□ No offensive or misleading content
+
+Shopify:
+□ Square aspect ratio (1:1)
+□ Consistent background across all product images
+□ Minimum 3 images per product
+□ High resolution (2048x2048 target)
+□ Fast-loading file size
+
+Result: [PASS / FAIL — list specific failures]
+Action: [Re-generate with corrected prompt / Approve as-is]
+```
+
+### Auto-Correcting Non-Compliant Prompts
+
+If the compliance check fails, auto-correct the prompt:
+
+| Failure | Auto-Correction |
+|---------|----------------|
+| Background not white | Append: "on pure white background, seamless white backdrop, RGB 255 255 255" |
+| Product too small | Append: "product fills 85 percent of frame, tight crop on product" |
+| Contains text/graphics | Remove any text overlay instructions from prompt |
+| Has lifestyle props | Remove prop/context instructions, add "product only, no props" |
+| Not sharp enough | Append: "ultra-sharp focus, high resolution, professional product photography" |
+| Colors look off | Append: "accurate color rendering, true-to-life colors, neutral white balance" |
+
+---
+
+## File Output Conventions
+
+### Directory Structure
+
+All product photo outputs are saved to organized directories under the project root:
+
+```
+./campaigns/{product-name}/photos/
+├── hero/
+│   └── hero-{product}-16x9-v1.png
+├── detail/
+│   └── detail-{feature}-1x1-v1.png
+├── lifestyle/
+│   └── lifestyle-{setting}-4x5-v1.png
+├── ecommerce/
+│   └── ecommerce-{product}-1x1-v1.png
+├── flat-lay/
+│   └── flatlay-{product}-1x1-v1.png
+├── scale/
+│   └── scale-{product}-1x1-v1.png
+└── explorations/
+    ├── direction-1.png
+    ├── direction-2.png
+    ├── direction-3.png
+    ├── direction-4.png
+    └── direction-5.png
+```
+
+### Naming Convention
+
+```
+[shot-type]-[descriptor]-[aspect-ratio]-[version].ext
+
+Examples:
+hero-wireless-headphones-16x9-v1.png
+detail-ear-cushion-1x1-v1.png
+lifestyle-desk-workspace-4x5-v1.png
+ecommerce-main-listing-1x1-v1.png
+flatlay-accessories-1x1-v1.png
+scale-hand-reference-1x1-v1.png
+```
+
+### Saving Generated Images
+
+After each successful generation:
+
+1. Download the image from the your configured generation provider output URL
+2. Save to the correct subdirectory under `./campaigns/{product}/photos/`
+3. Use the naming convention above
+4. If iterating, increment the version number (v1 -> v2 -> v3)
+5. Keep all versions — do not overwrite previous iterations
+
+### Campaign Export
+
+When a complete shoot is approved, the full set lives at:
+
+```
+./campaigns/{product-name}/photos/
+```
+
+This path is referenced by other skills (ad-creative, social-graphics, content-atomizer) when they need product imagery for downstream assets.
+
+---
+
+## Execution Workflow
+
+### Step 1: Gather Requirements
+
+```
+[ ] What product? (specific details, materials, features)
+[ ] What use case? (Amazon, hero banner, social, etc.)
+[ ] What style? (or need style exploration?)
+[ ] What aspect ratio?
+[ ] Text space needed?
+[ ] Brand colors/aesthetic?
+[ ] Reference images available?
+[ ] Complete shoot or single shot?
+```
+
+### Step 2: Style Exploration (if new product/brand)
+
+Generate 5 different visual approaches, pick winner, extract principles.
+
+### Step 3: Construct Prompt
+
+Use the formula:
+```
+[Product specific description] + [Shot type] + [Lighting] +
+[Background/staging] + [Composition] + [Quality boosters] +
+[Platform optimization]
+```
+
+### Step 4: Generate
+
+Refer to `brand/stack.md` for the current image generation payload. Construct the API call with your prompt and the verified payload structure.
+
+```
+Model: [see MODEL_REGISTRY.md → Image Generation → Default Model]
+Payload: [see MODEL_REGISTRY.md → Verified API Payload]
+Inputs: prompt, aspect_ratio, output_format, output_quality
+```
+
+If using a reference image, add `image_input` to the payload per MODEL_REGISTRY.md specifications.
+
+### Step 5: Review & Iterate
+
+**Check against requirements:**
+- Product accurately represented?
+- Correct lighting mood?
+- Background works?
+- Composition effective?
+- Platform requirements met?
+
+**Common iteration adjustments:**
+```
+Too dark → add "bright, well-lit, high key"
+Too cluttered → add "minimal, clean, simple"
+Wrong angle → specify angle explicitly
+Reflections wrong → add "controlled reflections"
+Not premium enough → add "luxury, premium, high-end"
+```
+
+### Step 6: Approve or Variant
+
+- If approved → Save to `./campaigns/{product}/photos/` and deliver final
+- If close → Iterate with adjustments
+- If fundamentally wrong → New prompt approach
+
+---
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+### Technical Quality
+- [ ] Resolution sufficient for intended use
+- [ ] No obvious AI artifacts (weird reflections, melted details)
+- [ ] Sharp focus on product
+- [ ] Appropriate for platform requirements
+
+### Product Accuracy
+- [ ] Product features clearly visible
+- [ ] Colors accurate to actual product
+- [ ] Scale/proportions correct
+- [ ] Key selling points highlighted
+
+### Commercial Quality
+- [ ] Looks professionally photographed
+- [ ] Lighting creates depth and dimension
+- [ ] Background supports (not competes with) product
+- [ ] Composition is intentional
+
+### Platform Fit
+- [ ] Correct aspect ratio
+- [ ] Meets platform requirements (Amazon white, etc.)
+- [ ] Style matches platform expectations
+- [ ] Text space if needed
+
+### Brand Consistency (v2)
+- [ ] Colors match creative-kit.md palette
+- [ ] Style matches locked visual principles
+- [ ] Consistent with other shots in the set
+- [ ] Mood aligns with brand personality
+
+---
+
+## Common Issues & Solutions
+
+| Issue | Cause | Solution |
+|-------|-------|----------|
+| Looks obviously AI | Generic prompt | Add specific commercial photography terms |
+| Wrong reflections | Not controlled | Add "controlled reflections, professional lighting" |
+| Flat lighting | No direction | Specify lighting direction and type |
+| Product unclear | Too much context | Simplify, focus on product |
+| Wrong scale | No reference | Add scale context or familiar objects |
+| Colors off | Model interpretation | Be very specific about colors |
+| Too perfect | Hyperreal rendering | Add subtle imperfection cues if needed |
+| Wrong background | Default used | Explicitly specify background |
+| Not commercial | Missing quality terms | Add "commercial, advertising, professional" |
+| Competing elements | Props too prominent | Simplify staging, props should be subtle |
+| Inconsistent set | No consistency lock | Apply multi-shot consistency technique |
+| Amazon rejection | Non-compliant image | Run e-commerce compliance checker |
+| Style drift across shots | Different prompts diverge | Use seed locking + identical locked parameters |
+
+---
+
+## Output Format
+
+```markdown
+## Product Photo Generated
+
+**Product:** [name]
+**Shot Type:** [hero/detail/lifestyle/etc.]
+**Style:** [visual approach]
+**Aspect Ratio:** [ratio]
+**Saved To:** ./campaigns/[product]/photos/[shot-type]/[filename]
+
+**Image URL:** [URL]
+
+**Prompt Used:**
+> [full prompt for reference]
+
+**Quality Check:**
+- [ ] Product accurate
+- [ ] Lighting effective
+- [ ] Background appropriate
+- [ ] Platform requirements met
+- [ ] Brand kit aligned
+- [ ] E-commerce compliant (if applicable)
+
+**Feedback?**
+- Product representation accurate?
+- Lighting/mood right?
+- Background works?
+- Ready to approve or iterate?
+
+**Options:**
+- [ ] Approve this shot
+- [ ] Iterate (specify changes)
+- [ ] Generate different angle
+- [ ] Try different style approach
+- [ ] Run complete shoot (all 5 shot types)
+- [ ] Run e-commerce compliance check
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Creative Engine
+
+```
+PRODUCT PHOTO PIPELINE (v2)
+
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  Request arrives                        │
+│  → From creative SKILL.md (mode 1)     │
+│  → Or direct invocation                 │
+│  → Clarify product and requirements     │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+                    │
+                    ▼
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  Brand Kit Check                        │
+│  → Load ./brand/creative-kit.md        │
+│  → If missing, prompt user to create    │
+│  → Apply brand colors/style to prompts  │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+                    │
+                    ▼
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  Style Exploration (if needed)          │
+│  → Generate 5 different approaches      │
+│  → User selects winner                  │
+│  → Extract principles for consistency   │
+│  → Save explorations to campaigns dir   │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+                    │
+          ┌─────────┴──────────┐
+          ▼                    ▼
+┌──────────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐
+│  Single Shot     │  │  Complete Shoot       │
+│  → One prompt    │  │  → 5 parallel agents  │
+│  → One image     │  │  → Consistency lock   │
+│  → Quick iterate │  │  → Full product set   │
+└──────────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘
+          │                    │
+          └─────────┬──────────┘
+                    ▼
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  Product Photo Mode (THIS FILE)         │
+│  → Construct platform-optimized prompt  │
+│  → Reference MODEL_REGISTRY.md for API  │
+│  → Generate image(s)                    │
+│  → Review against quality checklist     │
+│  → Run compliance check (if e-commerce) │
+│  → Iterate as needed                    │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+                    │
+          ┌─────────┴──────────┐
+          ▼                    ▼
+┌──────────────────┐  ┌──────────────────┐
+│  Save & Deliver  │  │  Route to Video  │
+│  → Save to       │  │  → Product video │
+│    campaigns dir │  │    mode for      │
+│  → Export ready  │  │    animation     │
+└──────────────────┘  └──────────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## Handoff Protocols
+
+### Receiving from Creative Engine (SKILL.md)
+
+```yaml
+Receive:
+  product: "[what product]"
+  category: "[electronics/fashion/food/etc.]"
+  shot_type: "[hero/detail/lifestyle/etc.]"
+  platform: "[Amazon/Instagram/hero banner/etc.]"
+  style: "[if established]"
+  brand_kit: "[path to creative-kit.md]"
+  reference_image: "[URL if provided]"
+  text_space: true/false
+  complete_shoot: true/false
+```
+
+### Returning to Creative Engine
+
+```yaml
+Return:
+  status: "complete" | "needs_iteration" | "needs_different_approach"
+  deliverables:
+    - path: "./campaigns/[product]/photos/[type]/[filename]"
+      url: "[image URL]"
+      shot_type: "[type]"
+      aspect_ratio: "[ratio]"
+      prompt_used: "[prompt]"
+      compliance: "pass" | "fail" | "not_checked"
+  additional_shots_available: true/false
+  consistency_lock: "[lock parameters if established]"
+```
+
+### Routing to Video Mode
+
+```yaml
+Route to product-video mode:
+  image_url: "[approved product image URL]"
+  image_path: "./campaigns/[product]/photos/hero/[filename]"
+  product: "[product name]"
+  animation_type: "[reveal/360/floating/etc.]"
+  platform: "[destination platform]"
+  consistency_lock: "[carry forward from photo shoot]"
+```
+
+### Routing to Ad Creative Mode
+
+```yaml
+Route to ad-creative mode:
+  product_photos:
+    hero: "./campaigns/[product]/photos/hero/[filename]"
+    lifestyle: "./campaigns/[product]/photos/lifestyle/[filename]"
+    detail: "./campaigns/[product]/photos/detail/[filename]"
+  product: "[product name]"
+  campaign_goal: "[awareness/conversion/etc.]"
+  platforms: ["Facebook", "Instagram", "Google Display"]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Pro Tips from Commercial Photography
+
+### What Actually Sells
+
+1. **Show the benefit, not just the product** — Headphones in use > headphones floating
+2. **Lighting creates desire** — Dramatic lighting = premium perception
+3. **Context triggers imagination** — "I could use that here"
+4. **Details signal quality** — Close-ups show craftsmanship
+5. **Consistency builds brand** — Same style across all product shots
+
+### Common Amateur Mistakes
+
+1. **Flat front lighting** — Use directional light for depth
+2. **Random backgrounds** — Match background to positioning
+3. **Product too small** — Fill the frame (especially e-commerce)
+4. **Competing props** — Props enhance, never distract
+5. **Inconsistent style** — Build a system, not one-offs
+
+### The 80/20 of Product Photography
+
+80% of results come from:
+1. Specific product description in prompt
+2. Appropriate lighting direction/type
+3. Background that supports positioning
+4. Platform-correct composition
+
+Get these four right and you'll outperform most AI product photos.
+
+### v2 Additions to the 80/20
+
+The remaining 20% that separates good from great:
+5. Multi-shot consistency (same light, same temp, same mood across all images)
+6. Reference image guidance (build on proven results, not from scratch)
+7. E-commerce compliance (no rejected listings, no wasted time)
+8. Complete shoot workflow (full product set in one command, not five separate sessions)
+
+---
+
+## Example Prompts (Complete)
+
+### Tech Hero Shot
+```
+Premium wireless over-ear headphones hero shot,
+silver and black colorway, soft padding visible,
+floating against dark charcoal gradient background,
+dramatic single spotlight from upper left,
+subtle rim lighting on edges, metallic surface reflections controlled,
+negative space on right for headline,
+commercial technology advertising photography,
+ultra-detailed, professional quality, 16:9 composition
+```
+
+### Skincare E-commerce
+```
+Luxury skincare serum bottle product photography,
+glass bottle with dropper, golden serum visible,
+on pure white background, Amazon listing optimized,
+soft diffused studio lighting, product fills 85% of frame,
+clean minimal composition, accurate color rendering,
+commercial beauty product photography, 1:1 square
+```
+
+### Food Lifestyle
+```
+Artisan coffee bag product in lifestyle setting,
+kraft paper bag with window showing beans,
+on rustic wooden kitchen counter, morning light through window,
+fresh coffee beans scattered, ceramic mug nearby,
+lifestyle food photography, warm inviting tones,
+editorial quality, aspirational home aesthetic
+```
+
+### Jewelry Macro
+```
+Diamond engagement ring luxury photography,
+platinum band, brilliant cut center stone,
+extreme detail macro shot, sparkle on facets,
+black gradient background, controlled reflections,
+rim lighting on metal edges, jeweler quality detail,
+high-end commercial jewelry photography
+```
+
+### Fashion Flat Lay
+```
+Premium leather wallet flat lay photography,
+brown full-grain leather, visible stitching detail,
+on white marble surface, minimalist styling,
+styled with brass key holder and pen,
+top-down composition, editorial menswear aesthetic,
+soft even lighting, luxury accessories photography
+```
+
+### Complete Shoot Prompt Set (Consistent)
+
+This example shows all 5 prompts for a complete shoot with consistency lock applied:
+
+```
+CONSISTENCY LOCK:
+- Lighting: soft three-point studio lighting, key from upper left
+- Color temp: neutral white balance, 5500K daylight
+- Background: light gray gradient
+- Surface: white marble
+- Quality: commercial advertising photography, ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+
+---
+
+Shot 1 — Hero (16:9):
+Premium ceramic pour-over coffee dripper hero shot,
+matte white glaze, wooden collar detail,
+centered composition with negative space on right for text,
+soft three-point studio lighting key from upper left,
+neutral white balance, light gray gradient background,
+white marble surface, commercial advertising photography,
+ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+
+Shot 2 — Detail (1:1):
+Close-up of wooden collar and ceramic join on pour-over coffee dripper,
+visible wood grain and glaze texture, shallow depth of field,
+soft three-point studio lighting key from upper left,
+neutral white balance, light gray gradient background,
+white marble surface, commercial advertising photography,
+ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+
+Shot 3 — Lifestyle (4:5):
+Ceramic pour-over coffee dripper on kitchen counter,
+morning coffee ritual scene, fresh brewed coffee dripping,
+steam rising, natural window light supplemented by
+soft three-point studio lighting key from upper left,
+neutral white balance, aspirational home aesthetic,
+commercial advertising photography, ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+
+Shot 4 — Flat Lay (1:1):
+Ceramic pour-over coffee dripper flat lay arrangement,
+with paper filters, coffee beans, wooden scoop, and mug,
+top-down composition, soft three-point studio lighting key from upper left,
+neutral white balance, light gray gradient background,
+white marble surface, styled editorial,
+commercial advertising photography, ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+
+Shot 5 — Scale Reference (1:1):
+Ceramic pour-over coffee dripper next to standard coffee mug,
+size comparison clearly visible, both items on white marble surface,
+soft three-point studio lighting key from upper left,
+neutral white balance, light gray gradient background,
+commercial advertising photography, ultra-detailed, sharp focus
+```
+
+---
+
+## Reference Image Examples
+
+### Style Transfer from Brand Photo
+
+```
+User provides: Existing brand product photo with specific lighting/mood
+Goal: New product in the same visual style
+
+Prompt: "Premium bluetooth speaker product photography,
+matching the warm editorial style of the reference image,
+same lighting direction and color grading,
+same background treatment and composition approach,
+commercial advertising quality"
+
+API: Include image_input parameter per MODEL_REGISTRY.md
+```
+
+### Enhancement of Physical Photo
+
+```
+User provides: Phone photo of their actual product
+Goal: Professional-quality version
+
+Prompt: "Professional product photography of [product from reference],
+upgraded to commercial studio quality,
+three-point studio lighting, clean background,
+sharp focus, color-corrected, professional retouching aesthetic"
+
+API: Include image_input parameter per MODEL_REGISTRY.md
+```
+
+### Variation Generation
+
+```
+User provides: Approved product photo they want variants of
+Goal: Same product, different angles/contexts
+
+Prompt: "Same product as reference image but from [new angle],
+in [new setting], maintaining the same lighting quality
+and color temperature, consistent commercial style"
+
+API: Include image_input parameter per MODEL_REGISTRY.md
+```
+
+---
+
+*This mode is part of the Vibe Marketing Skills v2 creative engine. It is loaded by `creative/SKILL.md` when the user selects mode 1 (Product Photos). All model configurations are maintained in `brand/stack.md` — never hardcode model IDs in this file.*