AI Lifestyle Scene Placer

Describe the scene you want - AI creates realistic product lifestyle shots.

Glass candle product photo on white background — Before

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Glass candle placed on marble kitchen counter with morning light and coffee mug — After

Place Product in Lifestyle Scene

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Popular use cases:

Amazon product photography
Etsy shop listings
Shopify store images
e-commerce lifestyle shots
product marketing photos
social media product posts
Instagram product photography
small business product photos

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Kitchen counter scene	`place this product on a white marble kitchen counter with warm morning sunlight from the left, a small succulent plant in the background, and soft natural shadows`	35s
Desk workspace scene	`place this product on a clean wooden desk with a laptop partially visible on the left, small potted plant on the right, soft diffused window light from above`	35s
Bathroom counter scene	`place this product on a white bathroom counter with a fluffy white towel folded on the left, small green plant in the background, bright even lighting from above`	30s
Coffee shop table scene	`place this product on a rustic wooden coffee shop table with a white ceramic mug nearby, scattered coffee beans, warm afternoon light creating soft shadows to the right`	40s

How it works

Upload your product photo

Drop your product image into EditThisPic. Works best with clean product photos on white or simple backgrounds. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple scenes with 1-2 context items: 30-45 seconds. Complex lifestyle setups with multiple elements: may need 2-3 refinements to get lighting and placement perfect.
Describe the lifestyle scene

Type your scene description: 'place this product on a marble kitchen counter with morning sunlight from the left, fresh flowers in a vase nearby, and soft shadows.' Be specific about the surface material, lighting direction, time of day, and surrounding objects that create context. The AI understands lifestyle photography vocabulary.

Tip: Include lighting direction and quality for realistic results: 'with warm afternoon light from upper right' or 'in soft diffused natural light'

Copy one of these to get started:

Kitchen counter scene for food or cookware products place this product on a white marble kitchen counter with warm morning sunlight from the left, a small succulent plant in the background, and soft natural shadows
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Desk workspace for tech or stationery products place this product on a clean wooden desk with a laptop partially visible on the left, small potted plant on the right, soft diffused window light from above
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Coffee shop table for beverages or food items place this product on a rustic wooden coffee shop table with a white ceramic mug nearby, scattered coffee beans, warm afternoon light creating soft shadows to the right
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Bathroom counter for cosmetics or skincare place this product on a clean white bathroom counter with a fluffy white towel folded on the left, small green plant in the background, bright even lighting from above
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4 more prompts

Outdoor picnic scene for food products place this product on a red and white checkered picnic blanket outdoors, green grass visible in the background, natural sunlight creating dappled shadows, wicker basket partially visible
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Bed linen scene for apparel or accessories place this product on white linen bedsheets with soft wrinkles, morning sunlight streaming from the right creating gentle shadows, minimalist bedroom setting
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Garden outdoor table for home and garden products place this product on a weathered wooden garden table, green foliage blurred in the background, natural daylight from above, terracotta pot with herbs nearby
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Modern minimalist shelf for home decor place this product on a floating white wall shelf, grey wall background, small modern geometric planter on the left, soft even lighting from the front
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Generate and review at full size

Click Generate and wait 30-45 seconds. Zoom to 100% to check that shadows match the lighting direction, the product sits naturally on the surface, and all context elements look realistic and properly scaled.
Refine placement or lighting if needed

If the product looks floated or shadows don't match, tap a marker where the product should sit and regenerate with an updated prompt like 'product should cast a shadow to the right.' If context objects look wrong, be more specific: 'small white ceramic coffee mug, not large.'

Tip: For product placement, markers help the AI understand exactly where on the surface you want the item positioned. Try without markers first, then add them for precise placement.

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Place Product in Lifestyle Scene

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"I needed lifestyle shots for my Etsy shop. Described a cozy desk setup and the AI nailed it perfectly. No more expensive photoshoots." @etsyseller_mike

See it in action

Candle on kitchen counter

Product shot of a glass candle placed in a warm kitchen scene with morning light and coffee setup.

Prompt:

place this candle on a white marble kitchen counter with warm morning sunlight from the left, a white ceramic coffee mug nearby, and soft natural shadows

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White cosmetic bottle on white background — Before

Cosmetic bottle on marble bathroom counter with towel and eucalyptus — After

Skincare bottle on bathroom counter

Cosmetic product placed in a clean bathroom setting with spa-like styling and natural light.

Prompt:

place this product on a white marble bathroom counter with a rolled white towel on the left, small green eucalyptus sprig, bright soft lighting from above

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Coffee bag product photo on white background — Before

Coffee bag on dark wooden table with coffee beans and mug — After

Coffee bag on rustic table

Coffee product positioned in a coffee shop lifestyle scene with warm, inviting atmosphere.

Prompt:

place this coffee bag on a dark wooden table with scattered coffee beans around it, a white ceramic mug in the background, warm afternoon light from the right

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If something looks off

Product looks like it's floating above the surface instead of sitting on it

Why: The AI didn't generate proper contact shadows or the perspective doesn't match the surface angle. This happens when lighting direction isn't specified clearly.

Try:

Regenerate with specific shadow placement: 'place product on [surface] with shadow directly beneath it' or 'product should cast a soft shadow to the right'

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Tip: Always specify where shadows should fall based on your lighting direction. 'Light from left' means shadows fall to the right.

Context objects are the wrong size or look unrealistic

Why: Vague descriptions like 'coffee mug' can generate mugs of any size or style. The AI needs specific details about size, material, and color.

Try:

Be more specific: 'small white ceramic coffee mug' instead of just 'coffee mug' or 'tiny succulent in 2-inch terracotta pot' instead of 'plant'

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Tip: Add size descriptors (small, tiny, large) and material/color details for every context object.

Lighting looks inconsistent across the scene

Why: When you don't specify lighting direction, the AI may create multiple light sources that conflict, making the scene look artificial.

Try:

Specify a single primary light source: 'with natural window light from the upper left creating soft shadows to the right' - direction, quality, and shadow placement

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Tip: Real lifestyle photography has one main light source. Pick a direction and stick with it for the entire scene.

Product placement is not centered or in the wrong spot

Why: Without markers, the AI chooses placement based on composition rules. It might not match your vision exactly.

Try: Tap a marker on the exact spot where you want the product center to be, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'put the product HERE specifically.' Use them when you have an exact position in mind.

Surface material doesn't look realistic (marble looks like plastic)

Why: Generic descriptions like 'counter' don't specify material texture. The AI needs to know what texture and reflectivity to render.

Try: Specify exact material and finish: 'polished white Carrara marble with natural grey veining' instead of 'marble counter'

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Tip: Include material finish (polished, matte, weathered, rustic) for more realistic surface rendering.

The lifestyle scene looks too busy or cluttered

Why: Too many context objects compete with the product for attention, violating product photography best practices.

Try: Limit to 1-2 small context objects: 'with only a small plant on the left' rather than listing multiple items

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Tip: Lifestyle photography should suggest context without overwhelming the hero product. Less is more.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where the product should go before describing the scene?

No! Just describe the scene: 'place this product on a marble counter with morning light and a coffee mug nearby.' The AI will choose natural product placement based on composition rules. Only use markers if you need the product in a specific spot after seeing the first result.

How do I make the product look like it's really sitting on the surface, not floating?

Specify the lighting direction in your prompt: 'with sunlight from the left creating soft shadows to the right.' The AI will generate contact shadows that anchor the product to the surface. Always tell the AI where light comes from and where shadows should fall.

What's the best way to describe lighting for realistic lifestyle shots?

Include three elements: light source (natural window light, morning sunlight, soft diffused light), direction (from the left, from above, from upper right), and shadow description (soft shadows to the right, gentle shadows beneath). Example: 'warm morning sunlight from the left creating soft shadows to the right.'

Is there a free tool to create product lifestyle photography without a photoshoot?

Yes - EditThisPic's Lifestyle Scene Placer is free to try with no account required. Upload your product photo and describe the scene you want. The AI generates realistic lifestyle photography in 30-45 seconds, no physical staging or professional shoot needed.

Can I create lifestyle scenes for Amazon or Etsy product listings?

Absolutely. This tool is designed for e-commerce product photography. Create kitchen scenes for cookware, desk setups for tech products, bathroom scenes for cosmetics, or outdoor settings for garden items. All scenes are generated at high resolution suitable for product listings.

How specific should I be about context objects like coffee mugs or plants?

Very specific. Instead of 'coffee mug,' say 'small white ceramic coffee mug.' Instead of 'plant,' say 'tiny succulent in a 2-inch terracotta pot.' Include size, material, and color for every object. Vague descriptions produce unpredictable results - specific details give you control.

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AI Lifestyle Scene Placer

How it works

Upload your product photo

Describe the lifestyle scene

Generate and review at full size

Refine placement or lighting if needed

See it in action

Candle on kitchen counter

Skincare bottle on bathroom counter

Coffee bag on rustic table

If something looks off

Quick answers

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