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Small Product & Macro Photography in Vancouver BC— MacroBlast

📚Booked: Dec 25–Jan 31
Next Available: Feb 1, 2026

Small Subjects. Serious

Detail.

⭐ Introductory Launch Offer

To celebrate our launch, the first 10 clients receive 50% off their entire project (one-time offer).

As part of this promotion, we may request permission to feature select images in our portfolio and include a brief general comment about the service after delivery.

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts and is valid while this notice is displayed.

You can see sample images in the gallery at the bottom of the page, or learn more in the “How it works” FAQ section, or the works link, and pricing on the pricing page.

--See an example of our RAW capture versus the final delivered image below, or under Raw and Finished Files.

"We do all things Small."

Ship your product
We photograph it in-studio
Download ready-to-use images

Macro & Small Product Photography (Mail-In Service)

We specialize in macro and small product photography for items ranging from approximately 3 mm up to 1', capturing crisp detail, accurate color, and clean white backgrounds. Our mail-in process is ideal for photographing products, collectibles, components, and small objects within a controlled studio setup.

We also photograph tabletop items up to 12 inches, using the same consistent lighting and white-background standards.
White background only — no lifestyle scenes, props, or people.

Clients ship their items to us, and we deliver fully edited, e-commerce-ready product images at a flat rate of $20 CAD per image.

“Comparable studios charge $40–$75 CAD per image for macro product photography of this quality. Our streamlined workflow lets us offer the same production-grade results at a flat $20 CAD per image—so you get premium visuals at a true value, not a ‘cheapened’ option.”

MacroBlast production image (minor retouch included) – $20 CAD / image
Clean, sharp, studio-quality product photography optimized for e-commerce.
Our image quality aligns with standard professional production. We price at $20 CAD per image as part of our launch strategy, prioritizing efficiency and volume while building traffic and clientele. As demand stabilizes, pricing may adjust, but our focus will remain on delivering strong economic value without compromising quality. As shown in the first gallery below, our production images may at times meet or exceed the visual quality of CGI, delivered at the same flat rate.

Standard professional product photography (basic retouch) – $35–$50 CAD / image
Typical mid-range white-background product photography from small studios.
Same image with magazine-level / high-end retouch – $70–$100 CAD / image
Advanced retouching where small refinements add up to a polished, print-ready look suitable for campaigns and editorial use.
CGI product image (single hero render) – $75–$200+ CAD / image
High-end 3D renders created by specialists in a full CGI workflow. Pricing varies widely based on model complexity, materials, and revision rounds.
— J.J., Production Lead

Professional macro & small item photography that makes your products look premium — ready for e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and Shopify.

Macro Blast — Service

Service: Macro product photography for small items
Use cases: E-commerce listings, catalogs, documentation, resale
Specialty: High-detail macro images showing surface, texture, and form

Process

Initial contact via email or project questionnaire
we send an estimate
Client ships item(s)
Images are captured to agreed specifications
Turnaround: 1–5 business days, depending on workload
Final image files delivered digitally
Pricing: Flat rate — $20 per finished image
Standard coverage: 4 images per item (unless otherwise requested)
Output: Professionally lit, high-resolution images
Usage rights: Commercial use included
Audience: Small businesses, sellers, collectors, manufacturers
Scope: Per-item / per-image service (not bulk lifestyle photography)
“Includes one round of edits per image or a free reshoot of the same item, if required.”

All images, excluding animations, were produced exclusively by us at MacroBlast. All imagery is created in-house in our main macro studio.

Our up-to-1-foot product studio is currently in development. It will feature two primary strobed key lights with fill, and will support white or black backdrops. Imaging will be captured using a 50 mm autofocus lens, with manual adjustment where required.

The optical characteristics and framing of this setup are expected to closely match our existing macro imagery, resulting in a consistent visual output.

Full operation of the larger product studio is planned for Q1 2026.

Raw file Finished Jpeg

Raw and Finished Files

Left: RAW image (unprocessed, directly from the camera) ~20 MB
Right: Finished image (edited JPEG or processed RAW) ~3 MB
(Highlights in the finished JPEG may be slightly blown intentionally to add sparkle and visual impact.)

All orders include finished high-resolution JPEGs.

JPEG files can be further edited using:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom

RAW files: optional add-on at $5 CAD per image (unless otherwise stated in a package).

Files are delivered via email or a secure cloud link.

**An important note. The delivered Jpeg files are 1-3mb on average. Some platforms may produce an error message if the files are ~2mb or larger. To mitigate this issue: use MS paint app. Choose the resize tool -> pixels -> input the new pixel value in the left box - change 1376 in the example to 1/2 of the original value or to ~700. The second value will auto-change -> 'ok'. Then save the new file. The process is depicted below.**

Summary

✓ $20 CAD per image
✓ 4 images per item (Hero / main image + 2 detail zooms + scale or reference view)
✓ Edited total + 4 high-resolution JPEGs delivered per item
✓ RAW files available: $5 CAD per image
✓ Minimum order: 4 images ($80) + $40 setup fee
✓ Average turnaround: 1–5 business days
✓ Full commercial usage rights included
✓ 1 free reshoot within original project scope

✓ Purpose-built macro & small-product studio
✓ Supported item size: approximately 3 mm up to 12 in (1 ft)
✓ Consistent lighting, accurate color, high detail
✓ Custom lighting for highly reflective, dark, or complex surfaces

✓ Production capacity: up to ~20 items/day (≈120 images)
✓ Secure file storage for 2 months (free re-downloads to original client email)
✓ Real photography only — no CGI, no AI-generated imagery
✓ Simple workflow: contact → ship → shoot → edit → deliver
✓ Files delivered via email / secure cloud link
✓ Items returned or retained (client covers return shipping)
✓ Bulk-order & volume discounts available

Macro Item Categories (≈ 3 mm – 1 ft)

Small Item & Macro Product Photography

Jewelry & Personal Accessories (Macro Jewelry Photography)

Rings; earrings (studs, drops); pendants; charms; thin bracelets; brooches; pins; loose gemstones; diamonds; watch faces & parts
Size: 3 mm – 4 in

Collectibles & Miniatures (Small Collectible Photography)

Coins; stamps; tokens; medallions; miniature figures (D&D, Warhammer); scale model parts; trading card details; tiny sculptures
Size: 5 mm – 6 in

Electronics & Components (Micro & Small Product Photography)

Microchips (ICs); circuit boards; sensors; connectors; adapters; buttons; switches; camera parts (mount caps, hot shoes, dials)
Size: 3 mm – 8 in

Natural Specimens (Macro Detail Photography)

Insects (dead specimens only); live fish (guppy-sized); minerals; crystals; fossils; seeds; pods; shells; dried plants; moss samples
Size: 3 mm – 8 in

Hobby & Craft Materials (Small Handmade Product Photography)

Beads; handmade charms; polymer clay miniatures; dice (D6, D20, gemstone dice); sewing notions (buttons, snaps)
Size: 4 mm – 4 in

Hardware & Small Tools (Small Parts Photography)

Screws; bolts; nuts; washers; springs; bearings; knife scales (small); mini hand tools
Size: 3 mm – 8 in

Cosmetics & Beauty Items (Small Product Photography for E-commerce)

Lip balm pots; eyeshadow pans; nail art items; cosmetic jars; lids; compact components
Size: 1 cm – 4 in

Small Containers & Packaging (Tiny Product Photography)

Tiny glass bottles; vials; capsules; small tins; sample containers
Size: 1 cm – 6 in

Specialty & Technical Items (Precision Macro Photography)

Hearing-aid components; dental molds; lab parts (pipette tips, adapters); fishing lures; small 3D-prints
Size: 3 mm – 12 in

Ultra-Small Products (Extreme Macro Photography)

Microbeads; watch gears; electronic IC chips; tiny gemstones (1–3 mm); seeds (sesame, chia)
Size: 3 mm – 15 mm

Upper-Limit Small Products (Compact Product Photography)

Larger pendants; pocket knives (closed); small figurines; travel-size soap bars; small jars
Size: 6 in – 12 in

"Our goal is to offer high-value macro images at a flat $20 rate, with an understanding of our target market. We recognize that many clients operate with modest product-imaging budgets, often under $1k CAD (eBay, Etsy, Amazon). With this in mind, the service is priced simply and transparently. As a business, profitability is only half of the goal, while customer satisfaction and practical usefulness are the primary focus.”
— Jim Jones, Owner