
Buyers of technical products compare specifications and dimensions. A catalogue photograph that does not show scale or connection type forces an email, and every forced email is a lost order.
Standard angles per category
Define one angle set per product family and use it for every item in that family. Buyers comparing two parts expect to see them from the same viewpoint.
- Front elevation
- Three-quarter view
- Connection or interface close-up
- Scale reference
Dimension overlays
Add dimension lines to the catalogue image, not just to the drawing. A buyer who sees the photograph with dimensions does not need the PDF to judge fit.
| Overlay | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimension lines | Accurate to the drawing |
| Scale bar | Always present |
| Unit | Stated explicitly |
Background and lighting
Neutral grey rather than white for metal parts, because white backgrounds flatten the shape. Light from two sides to reveal form without losing detail in the shadows.
- Neutral grey background
- Two light sources at 45 degrees
- No hard specular highlights on machined surfaces
Naming and versioning
Name by part number and revision: ABC-1234-revB-front.jpg. Buyers and internal teams both search by part number, and a revision letter prevents the wrong photograph being used in a quotation.
- Part number first
- Revision letter second
- View third
Print and screen from one master
Build at 3000 px so the same file prints in a catalogue at 300 DPI and works on screen. The print layout and DPI settings covers the layout side once the master image is correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should catalogue photos be on white?
For e-commerce listings yes. For technical catalogues, neutral grey reveals form better.
How many views per part?
Four is the practical minimum for anything with a connection interface.
Do I need consistent lighting across the catalogue?
Yes. Mixed lighting makes identical parts look like different materials.
What resolution for print catalogues?
300 DPI at the printed size, which usually means a 3000 px master.
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Buyers of technical products compare specifications and dimensions. A catalogue photograph that does not show scale or connection type forces an email, and every forced email is a lost order.
## Standard angles per category
Define one angle set per product family and use it for every item in that family. Buyers comparing two parts expect to see them from the same viewpoint.
- Front elevation
- Three-quarter view
- Connection or interface close-up
- Scale reference
## Dimension overlays
Add dimension lines to the catalogue image, not just to the drawing. A buyer who sees the photograph with dimensions does not need the PDF to judge fit.
Overlay
Value
Dimension lines
Accurate to the drawing
Scale bar
Always present
Unit
Stated explicitly
## Background and lighting
Neutral grey rather than white for metal parts, because white backgrounds flatten the shape. Light from two sides to reveal form without losing detail in the shadows.
- Neutral grey background
- Two light sources at 45 degrees
- No hard specular highlights on machined surfaces
## Naming and versioning
Name by part number and revision: ABC-1234-revB-front.jpg. Buyers and internal teams both search by part number, and a revision letter prevents the wrong photograph being used in a quotation.
- Part number first
- Revision letter second
- View third
## Print and screen from one master
Build at 3000 px so the same file prints in a catalogue at 300 DPI and works on screen. The [print layout and DPI settings](https://photoscape-free.com/print-passport-photos/) covers the layout side once the master image is correct.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Should catalogue photos be on white?
For e-commerce listings yes. For technical catalogues, neutral grey reveals form better.
### How many views per part?
Four is the practical minimum for anything with a connection interface.
### Do I need consistent lighting across the catalogue?
Yes. Mixed lighting makes identical parts look like different materials.
### What resolution for print catalogues?
300 DPI at the printed size, which usually means a 3000 px master.



