Creating Clean, Professional Product Shots Using AI (My Moto Graphics Workflow)

Product photography has always been one of those “must-have” assets that can also be a massive time drain. Lighting, staging, gear, retakes, editing… it adds up fast, especially when you're working with something as detailed and reflective as motocross plastics.

Lately I’ve been testing different AI tools to speed up my workflow, create cleaner product images, and still keep full control over the design details. Below is the process I used for transforming real-world motocross bikes into crisp, catalog-ready product shots, plus a rundown of the platforms worth trying.

My Workflow: From Real Bike → Studio-Clean Product Shot

I usually start with a photo of the bike as-is: outdoors, busy background, real lighting, dirt and all. From there, the workflow looks like this:

1. ChatGPT (Vision + Prompting)

I use ChatGPT to refine the creative direction, generate prompts, plan the edits, and troubleshoot any visual issues. It’s basically my co-designer for concept and consistency.

2. Nano Banana (Image Generation + Cleanup)

Nano Banana has been surprisingly strong for product shots.It handles plastics, curves, and reflections well, and creates that clean “studio” feel without washing out details.

Where it struggles? Words.Any time the graphics include precise lettering or branded shapes, AI likes to “interpret” them. That’s where Step 3 comes in.

3. Photoshop (The Final Polish)

Photoshop is still the hero when accuracy matters.I jump in here to:

• restore exact lettering from the original graphics

• fix distortions

• adjust color to match the real decal set

• refine shadows and reflections

• finalize a clean, realistic product-ready look
  

This combo of AI + classic editing gives me speed and precision.

AI Product Mockup Tools Worth Trying

If you’re experimenting with AI mockups or product shots in your own workflow, here are platforms that show promise, with honest designer notes included.

Shopify Mockups

Great final images, but the UX to get there could use a little refinement. Not my go-to, but reliable for simple objects.

Visionshop / Vispunk

Strong realism. Great for plastics and metals. Alignment and tiny details can get a little funky.

Khroma Studio

Clean interface and fast. Tends to over-style textures unless you dial it back.

Mockup Studio AI

Fantastic for packaging, boxes, and flatter surfaces. Not ideal for anything curved like bikes or complex gear.

Looka Mockups

Very beginner-friendly and fast.Lighting control is limited, so results can look a bit generic.

Fable.ai

Creative and fun. More of an ideation tool than a production tool.

Krea

Amazing for creative exploration. Hit-or-miss when you need literal, brand-accurate visuals.

Adobe Firefly

Improving fast. Great with texture retention; still likes to “fix” things you didn’t ask it to fix.

Final Thoughts

AI tools are becoming incredible time-savers for designers, but they’re not replacements. For product shots, especially anything branded, accuracy still matters, and that’s where Photoshop and a trained design eye make all the difference. And yes, a lot of the time nothing beats real world product shots, so if the budget allows, it's usually worth it.

If you’re curious about trying this workflow or want help turning your product photos into clean, consistent catalog images, I’m always happy to chat.