What is your standard turnaround time for product photography?

My standard turnaround time for product photography is 7 business days from the time your products arrive at my studio to the delivery of your curated proof gallery.

Do you offer rush delivery for product photography?

Yes. For brands with tight deadlines, I offer rush delivery with a 72-hour turnaround for an additional rush fee. You still receive high-end, professionally lit and edited images, just on an accelerated timeline.

How does your ship-to-me product photography service work?

The process is simple: you ship your products to my studio, I handle all styling, lighting, and shooting, and then you receive an online proof gallery to select your favorite images. Once you choose, I retouch and deliver the final high-resolution files, ready for web, social media, and marketing.

What types of products do you specialize in photographing?

I specialize in luxury product photography for spirits, whiskey, tequila, cigars, food and beverage brands, as well as beauty and lifestyle products. My style is moody, polished, and editorial, designed to help premium brands stand out.

Where are you located and do you work with brands nationwide?

I am based on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and offer ship-to-me product photography for brands nationwide. You can ship your products from anywhere in the United States, and I will create high-end marketing images from my studio and deliver everything digitally.

Fast, Professional Product Photography: Why Turnaround Time Matters More Than Ever

Dawn Gilmore
Jan 22
3 min read

Fast Product Photography: Why Turnaround Time Matters More Than Ever

In the world of product-based businesses—especially spirits, cigars, beauty, food, and beverage brands—marketing moves fast. New releases, seasonal drops, collaborations, and social media campaigns happen at the speed of your customers’ attention spans. The one thing brands cannot afford to wait on:

Their product photography.

Luxury product photography with fast turnaround for spirits, cigars, and beverage brands.

As a full-time luxury product and beverage photographer, my studio is built around fast, reliable delivery—without sacrificing the high-end, editorial aesthetic my clients expect. Whether you’re a growing brand, a craft distillery, or a national product line looking to expand your reach, quick access to professional imagery can be the difference between launching confidently and missing your moment.

Here’s why turnaround time matters, why I’ve shifted to a 7-day standard delivery, and how my rush delivery options help brands stay ahead.

Why Fast Turnaround Matters in Product Photography

Your marketing never sleeps. Your visuals shouldn’t either.

Fast turnaround is critical for:

• social media content calendars

• seasonal promotions

• cocktail menus and bar collateral

• e-commerce updates

• brand refreshes

• new flavor or SKU drops

• PR announcements

• last-minute campaigns

Brands hire product photographers not just for beautiful imagery—but for consistent, dependable content creation. When you’re launching a new bottle, releasing a cigar line, or posting weekly food/beverage content, every day counts.

This is why I’ve structured my business around being available when my clients need content most.

My Standard Delivery: 7 Days

To better support fast-moving brands, all product photography packages now include:

Standard Delivery: 7 Business Days

From the moment products arrive in my studio to the delivery of your curated proof gallery, you’ll have access to your images within one week.

This turnaround allows:

• high-quality lighting, styling, and scene building

• intentional editing

• the premium, moody aesthetic I’m known for

• predictable scheduling for your marketing team

You receive a polished, easy-to-review online proof gallery and can select the final images that best fit your launch or campaign.

Behind-the-scenes setup for fast-turnaround product photography in a professional studio.

Rush Delivery Options for Tight Deadlines

Sometimes last-minute projects pop up. Sometimes announcements move quickly. Sometimes marketing needs change overnight.

For that reason, I offer:

Rush Delivery: 72 Hours

A paid upgrade for brands who need their images fast.

This ensures you can meet unexpected deadlines without compromising quality. Rush work is executed with the same lighting precision, mood, and editorial polish that my studio is known for, just on an accelerated timeline.

Ship-to-Me Product Photography Makes It Even Easier

My workflow is intentionally designed for busy brand owners:

Ship your products to my studio.
I handle the full styling, setup, and shooting process.
You receive a curated online gallery to choose your final images.
Final, retouched high-resolution images are delivered quickly.

No meetings required. No studio visits needed. No complex coordination.

Just premium product photography with predictable timelines.

This process works especially well for:

• craft distilleries

• women-owned beverage brands

• cigar brands

• ready-to-drink beverages

• beauty/skincare lines

• food and restaurant marketing teams

Your Brand Deserves Consistent, Ongoing Content

Because product photography is my full-time work—not a side hustle—I am always shooting, editing, and creating new content for brands.

That means:

• faster turnaround

• more availability

• professional communication

• repeatable styling and lighting sets

• reliable scheduling

• dedicated product-focused workflow

Brands hire me because they know they can count on consistent, elevated images that match their identity every time.

High-End Product Photography with Real Business Speed

You shouldn’t have to choose between beautiful work and timely work.

My studio delivers both:

Luxury product photography with a 7-day standard delivery and rush options when you need images ASAP.

Whether you’re a boutique whiskey distillery, a women-owned tequila brand, a cigar company, a beauty line, or a food/beverage business ready to elevate your marketing—your visuals are your first impression.

Let’s make them unforgettable, fast.