Pistachio Macro Product Photography
- Published:
- 2018-09-07 14:14:10
- Lead Photographer:
- June (Product Photography Team Lead)
- Source:
- AIMI Visual Media Co., Ltd.
- Last Updated:
- 2026-09-18 10:24:36
Two white sweep frames for a pistachio line: shelled pistachios in a measured mound with soft contact shadows, plus a tight kernel macro where the green color and texture read at zoom, shot clean at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China. More work from this category lives in our food photography gallery.
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The product is shelled pistachios sold as a premium nut line. The green kernel is the quality signal, so the frames are a measured pile on white and a tight macro where the kernel color and texture read at zoom. Both frames were shot at the AIMI Visual Media studio in Guangzhou, China.
| Project Overview | |
|---|---|
| Client | A nut brand selling shelled pistachios |
| Product | Shelled pistachio kernels |
| Shots Delivered | 2 high-key frames including a kernel macro |
| 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. The green kernel is the signal. Pistachio quality reads in the green. A neutral 5500K key keeps the kernel green true, and a raking accent pulls the kernel texture into relief.
2. A pile of kernels reads flat. The pile is composed with a slight mound and a few kernels at the edge so the frame reads with depth, not as a flat disc.
3. White sweep needs contact shadows. The kernels sit on a white sweep with soft contact shadows so each kernel reads as a solid object.
Our Approach
Measured pile first.
Frame 01 mounds the shelled pistachios on the white sweep with a controlled edge.
Kernel macro.
Frame 02 goes tight on the kernels so the green and the texture read at zoom.
Post-production and delivery.
Retouching held the kernel green, cleaned stray skins, and delivered 2000x2000px sRGB JPG plus WebP.
"Nut macro photography is a color discipline: neutral key for the green, raking accent for the texture." — June, Product Photography Team Lead
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Lens | 100mm f/2.8L Macro at f/8-f/16 |
| Lighting | Neutral 5500K key with raking accent |
| Sets/Styling | White sweep, measured kernel pile |
| Talent/Props | No talent |
| Deliverables | 2 images, 2000x2000px sRGB JPG + WebP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a 2-frame nut set priced?
Clean high-key frames like these sit near our Essential tier at $12 per image; styled scene versions start from $35 per image under Growth. All rates are starting prices, and the final quote depends on your requirements.
Can you show the kernel texture clearly?
Yes. The macro frame is shot at close range with a raking accent so the green kernel texture reads at zoom.
How long does a 2-frame session take?
This set was delivered in our standard 5-7 business day window: composition, the shoot, then retouching.
Do the files meet marketplace rules?
Yes. Frames are delivered at 2000x2000px sRGB, above the 1000px zoom minimum, with a full commercial license.
Need the kernel to prove the nut?
Contact AIMI Visual Media in Guangzhou, China for nut photography with macro texture proofs.
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