Overview
ColoursAlive is a product photography studio based in Pallikaranai, Chennai. Professional product photography means controlling every variable in the environment — lighting, perspective, background, creative interpretation — to produce a finely crafted final image. It's a domain that rewards specialist experience, and that's what we bring to every brief.
We work with medium-sized enterprises, IT and D2C brands, and premium retailers who need imagery that holds up across marketplace listings, brochures, campaigns and OOH. Whether your product fits on a table or fills a studio floor, we have the space, the equipment, and the process to do it justice.
Our work spans advertising product photography, eCommerce photography, brochure and packaging photography, exploded-view and component photography, and — most recently — 3D product visualisation in partnership with Nabina Ghosh Creatives for products that don't yet physically exist.
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What we shoot
A long-running specialism across POSST, TI Cycles, Waltx, Montra, eLife and more. Bicycles & Cycles
Studio and location work for heritage and contemporary motorcycle brands. Motorcycles
Macro and detail work — components, materials, finishes. Product Detail
Exploded views and technical component photography for catalogues and manuals. Components & Parts
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Why choose us
Two decades of hands-on experience
Principal photographer Susheel Chandradhas has been working in commercial photography since 2004. He has worked with a wide range of clients, industries, and products — from high-end advertising images to high-volume eCommerce catalogues — and is always ready for the challenge a new brief brings.
In-house studio built for the job
Our dedicated studio at Fortune Studios, Pallikaranai is a 36ft × 24ft × 12.5ft shooting floor with an 8ft × 4ft service door, black and white seamless concrete backgrounds, flexible lighting, and generous makeup and changing spaces. It accommodates everything from jewellery to motorcycles to three-wheeled vehicles.
High-quality files, start to finish
Everything starts with lossless RAW capture, giving us maximum flexibility in post-production before delivering high-resolution finals. We deliver both JPEG and TIFF files, sized for print, web, and marketplace use.
Flexibility to meet your timeline
We're set up to handle your photography needs whatever the deadline or complexity. Standard turnaround is 7–14 days; express options are available for time-sensitive launches.
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What you get
Resolution
High-resolution RAW + processed files — Minimum 6000×4000px, ready for print and web
Formats
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PSD — All deliverables include marketplace-spec versions where relevant
Backgrounds
White, solid colour, lifestyle, on-location — Black & white seamless concrete in-studio; cycloramas, lifestyle sets and on-location options also available
Retouching
Full post-production included — Clipping paths, blemish removal, colour correction, compositing where needed
Turnaround
7–14 days standard — Express delivery available for time-sensitive projects
Usage Rights
Full commercial usage — All rights granted for your intended use
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Industries we serve
Sectors
- FMCG and packaged goods
- Packaged oils and liquid products
- Industrial products and B2B supplies
- Glass and crockery
- Electronics and gadgets
- Leather goods — footwear, garments and accessories
- Furniture and home furnishings
- Automotive and motorcycles
- Bicycles and e-bikes
- Watches and accessories
- Health and wellness products
- Food and beverage
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Common questions
How much does product photography cost in Chennai?
Pricing depends on number of SKUs, complexity of styling, and post-production required. Simple eCommerce shoots scale down sharply per SKU at volume — 100+ products together can bring the per-unit cost down significantly. Hero shots with full styling and retouching can run upward of ₹10,000 per finished image. Send us your brief and we'll come back with a clear quote.
How many products can you photograph in a day?
It depends on complexity. Simple eCommerce SKUs on a white background run 30–50 per shoot day. Hero shots with styling and multiple angles average 5–10. Large items like bicycles and motorcycles typically run 2–3 per day with full coverage.
What's the difference between advertising and eCommerce photography?
eCommerce photography presents the product accurately and truthfully — typically on a white background, as a substitute for seeing the product in person. Advertising photography is designed to market the product at its most compelling, with more creative lighting, styling and retouching. We handle both, and can plan a single coordinated shoot that covers both needs.
Do you have a minimum number of items?
No minimum number of items, but we do have a minimum session fee. For eCommerce work, economies of scale apply — the more products in a single session, the more efficient the per-item cost.
Do I need to bring my products to the studio?
Most clients ship to our Pallikaranai studio in advance. Make sure items arrive clean, well-assembled, and undamaged. For large items or facility shoots, on-location photography is available across Chennai, Tamil Nadu and pan-India.
Can I be present during the shoot?
Yes — and we encourage it for brand-defining work. We shoot tethered, so remote teams can review images on a connected screen in real time.
Do you offer on-location photography?
Yes. When products are large and difficult to move, or when quantity is high (typically around 1,000+ items), on-location photography often makes more sense. We can come to your facility across India.
What if my product doesn't exist yet?
For pre-production renders, crowdfunding imagery, or variant exploration, we work with Nabina Ghosh Creative Services for 3D product visualisation. Photography captures what exists; 3D brings concepts to life before production begins.
What can I use the photos for?
Everything. We deliver high-resolution JPEG and TIFF files suitable for print, web, social, marketplace listings, and broadcast. Full commercial usage rights are included.
Ready to brief a product photography project?
Send us your brief and we'll come back with a clear quote and recommended approach.