JOURNAL

Textile Product Photography: Styling Scarves, Bandanas & Blankets to Perfection

30 August 2025

Patterned area rug with beige, taupe, and black rectangular borders

Textile-based products – from cashmere scarves and lightweight silk bandanas to cozy wool wraps and oversized blanket-style shawls – present a unique challenge in packshot photography. Unlike rigid items, these accessories drape, fold, and flow, making styling especially important.

In this article, we showcase a curated selection of textile-based products styled and photographed by our team. Each example demonstrates how careful styling, expert lighting, and meticulous attention to detail bring texture, craftsmanship, and luxury to life.

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Unlocking Antique Furniture’s Charm: A Guide for E-Commerce and Editorial Photography

29 July 2025

Close-up of an antique key icon in a keyhole on a textured beige wall, with a metal railing and wooden surface above and below.

Antique furniture holds more than just functional value — it carries stories, patina, and craftsmanship that modern pieces often strive to emulate. At Packshot Bureau, our approach to photographing antique furniture is grounded in respect for the object’s age, detail, and material richness, while also addressing the technical demands of e-commerce and editorial presentation.

In this article, we share key techniques and considerations that elevate antique furniture photography.

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Showcasing the Soul of Vinyl Records

22 July 2025

Circle display with pressed and dried wildflowers, leaves, and butterflies

Amid the dominance of digital streaming, vinyl records remain beloved by music aficionados, collectors, and sound purists alike. Their rich analog sound, physicality, and iconic artwork make them enduring cultural objects. Capturing these qualities through high-quality imagery is a craft in itself — and that’s exactly what we specialise in at Packshot Bureau, a professional photography studio based in Hackney, East London.

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