23.10.2025
How to create high-end catalog shots without a photoshoot (with examples)
Last time, we showed how Nano Banana can turn normal product images into eye-catching visuals tailored to each seasonal event.
However, you don’t need a seasonal event to make your products stand out.
AI now understands objects and details so well that you can merge multiple products from your catalog into one scene to show their full potential.
Here are some ways this can benefit brands and enhance their product images:
Showcases multiple products at once. Instead of listing items individually, brands can highlight complementary products in a single image. This encourages cross-selling and helps customers visualize entire collections.
Saves time and resources. Traditional product photography for multiple combinations takes days, props, and staging. AI lets brands generate polished catalog images quickly without extra photoshoots or rentals.
Maintains consistency. Using AI with existing product photos ensures lighting, style, and perspective stay consistent across the catalog, giving the brand a professional and cohesive look.
Boosts marketing flexibility. These images can be used for online catalogs, social media, ads, or email campaigns, all without extra production costs.
In short it helps brands work smarter and look more professional while staying true to their products.
Here is a step by step process
Start with a question: what is your brand aesthetic?
Follow up with: What do you want to visualise
Select the product pictures you want to show
Describe your brand’s aesthetic
Specify lighting, shadows, and perspective
Mention the overall mood or style
Make sure you have good quality photos of each product ready, this will help the AI to get all the details right and create a more realistic scene.
Here are some examples:

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Prompt example
Let’s say you want to showcase furniture pieces with the yellow chairs to have the spotlight.
Here is a prompt example:
"Combine the attached product photos into a single cohesive catalogue-style scene. The main focus should be the table and chairs, placed prominently as the centrepiece. Position four chairs around the table but not in front, arranged to complement the table and create a natural, well-styled room scene. Place all other attached items (such as side tables, lamps, and similar pieces) in the back of the scene. Add a rug under or near the table to tie the composition together. Keep lighting, shadows, and perspective consistent so that every piece appears naturally placed within the same space. The final image should look like a professional product photo from a high-end furniture catalog.”
Now upload all your photos in the highest resolution to Gemini Nano Banana, then hit enter and see the magic happen.
The result:

Not bad, right?
The AI-generated image shows how your products can appear together naturally in a cohesive, branded scene.
Fun fact: Did you know most IKEA catalog photos aren’t real? Those beautiful room shots seen in their catalogs are largely 3D renders.
IKEA's IT manager, Martin Enthed, shared that about three-quarters of the photography in an IKEA catalog includes computer-generated images, mainly 3D renders and CGI.
If one of the world’s most recognised home brands relies on this approach, it shows how realistic and effective digital imagery can be.
Inspiration
To give you an idea of the styles and vibes you can create, we experimented with the image setup and compiled some examples for inspiration, showing what is possible.

These examples show how the same products can fit into different settings, such as a beach house, a colourful home, or a green-focused space. They can serve as reference images for exploring different styles with your own catalog.
Tips and Tricks
These practical tips can help you get the most realistic and appealing results when combining products into a single image:
Avoid overcrowding the scene; 3–5 products usually work best
Specifically ask the AI tool to match lighting and shadows for realism
Adjust product placement, scale, or rotation if AI results aren’t perfect
Experiment with different moods or room types to highlight product versatility
Take It Further
After familiarising yourself with the basics, you can expand your approach to explore more creative and strategic uses for your images:
Create themed bundles or seasonal collections
Use images for social media posts, website hero shots, or ads
Try A/B testing different AI-generated images to see what converts best
Encourage customers to imagine your products in their own space
Final Thoughts
Merging your products into a single scene lets you see your catalog in a new way, your items no longer exist as isolated pieces but as part of a cohesive lifestyle setup. The process is fast and allows you to showcase multiple products together while keeping your brand’s identity front and centre.
Once you start experimenting, you’ll notice how easy it becomes to create polished, professional-looking catalog images. Share your creations and watch how your catalog transforms from a list of items into a nice compelling visual.






