Kericho Gold Specialty Tea Product Photography
- Published:
- 2018-09-07 11:56:32
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-17 11:30:00
Eighteen frames for Kericho Gold specialty tea: three SKUs each covered by pack hero, loose leaf proof and brewed cup, plus walk-arounds, trios and the range groups, all on one warm wood table with a locked light map at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China. Browse related work in our food photography gallery.
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The product is the Kericho Gold specialty tea line: black, green and gold SKUs in retail packs. The client needed a complete library, so each SKU gets the same three shot types: pack hero, loose leaf proof and brewed cup, then the trios and range groups tie the line together. All 18 frames were shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A tea importer selling Kericho Gold specialty tea |
| Product | Black, green and gold tea SKUs in retail packs |
| Shots Delivered | 18 styled frames in a 3x3 shot matrix plus groups |
| Lead Photographer | June, Product Photography Team Lead |
| Shoot Location | AIMI Visual Media studio, Guangzhou, China |
| Turnaround | 5-7 business days |
| Usage License | Full commercial license |
Photography Challenges
1. Three SKUs must run the same matrix. Each SKU gets pack, leaf and cup frames. The wood set, the light map and the cup style stay constant so the 3x3 matrix reads as one system.
2. Three brews, three colors. Black, green and gold teas brew to different colors. Each tea is steeped to a fixed time and temperature so the cup color reads true to type.
3. Leaf piles need measured composition. The loose leaf piles are composed with tweezers so each SKU pile reads with the same density and shape.
Our Approach
The 3x3 matrix.
Frames 01-09 run the matrix: three SKUs, each with pack hero, leaf close-up and brewed cup, locked to one set and light map.
Walk-arounds.
Frames 10-12 add the pack front and side reads for each SKU.
Trios and groups.
Frames 13-18 finish with the pack row, the leaf trio, the cup color range, the gift pairing, the wide range and the gold hero.
Post-production and delivery.
Retouching matched the leaf tones and cup colors across the matrix, and delivered 2000x2000px sRGB JPG plus WebP.
"A tea library is a matrix: same set, same light, same cup, three times. The system is the brand." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro at f/8-f/11 |
| Lighting | Warm key with soft fill, locked across the matrix |
| Sets/Styling | Warm wood table, tea cups, tea tray, tweezers for leaf piles |
| Talent/Props | No talent |
| Deliverables | 18 images, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an 18-frame tea library priced?
Styled creative frames start at $35 per image under our Growth package, so this set runs from $630 including styling and retouching. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
Can you run the same shot matrix across three SKUs?
Yes. The set, light map and cup style stay constant so every SKU gets the same pack, leaf and cup frames, plus the trio groups.
How long does an 18-frame session take?
This set was delivered in our standard 5-7 business day window: set build and steep tests, one shooting day, then retouching and grade matching.
Do you add white-background versions for marketplaces?
Yes. Pure white-background frames start from $12 per image under our Essential package, delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB with a full commercial license.
Need a full SKU matrix for your tea line?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for tea libraries built on one locked system.
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