Question: How can I create lifestyle product photos without hiring a photographer or investing in expensive equipment?

Qreates is a good option for consumer packaged goods. You can upload a raw photo and a PNG label, select from 1,000-plus background templates, and apply styling to your products. The tool generates photorealistic images up to 4K resolution that are suitable for ads, websites and social media. Pricing starts at $47 per month, which is relatively affordable for improving your product photos.

CreatorKit is a broader AI-powered content creation platform. Among its features are tools to generate high-performing product photos and videos based on text prompts, and integration with Shopify and Wix so you can create content directly within your e-commerce and website-building tools. It has a range of pricing options, including a free tier, so it's easy to try and use.

If you're in the fashion industry, Botika has a specialized tool. You can upload existing on-model shots and use AI-generated models to improve them. The company also has an AI fashion model gallery with diverse models, and tools to create backgrounds and lifestyle photos that can help you boost sales and customer engagement. Pricing starts at $20 per month.