Where it goes wrong in practice
A sports shoot costs €3,000+
An athletic model, a photographer and a location — gym, track or outdoors. For a collection of 20 pieces that adds up fast, and it all starts again with the next drop.
Technical fabric gives away every flaw
Mesh, compression and panels are exactly what buyers look at. Generic AI tools draw them afterwards — and they're never quite right. An athlete spots that at a glance.
Atmosphere needs locations
You sell activewear with context: the gym floor, the track, the park. But booking locations and travelling there makes every shoot more expensive and slower.
How photographing activewear works at FashionPix
You upload one photo of your item — flat on a table is enough. We recognise what it is and put it on the model you chose once. The lifestyle shot then places that same item in a sporty setting, with the same face.
- The actual item gets transferred: panels, mesh, compression seams and logos stay exactly yours
- The same face in every photo — you pick your models once, every item after that wears them automatically
- Lifestyle shot in four fitting locations: gym, park, athletics track or studio — or your own background
- A 5 or 10-second clip adds movement to your ad: 1 or 2 credits
- Pack shot and detail photo are included in the set, plus copy in four languages with alt text and size info
The savings
For a collection of 20 pieces, a classic sports shoot costs you weeks and thousands of euros. Here, a complete item — four images plus all copy — costs 4 credits, about € 1.30. Twenty pieces is 80 credits, and the next drop isn't a new shoot, it's a new upload. And because every image carries the same face and the same light, your shop grows every week without looking messier — that's exactly where a brand sets itself apart from a reseller.
In three steps
- Upload or scan the item. One product photo. We automatically recognise the type: sports bra, leggings, top, shorts, jacket, football shirt or tracksuit.
- We build the set. Model shots, pack shot and detail photo on your fixed model — the fabric, panels and logos exactly as in your photo.
- Add atmosphere and movement. One click for a lifestyle shot in the gym or park (5 credits), or a 5-second video (1 credit).
For 20 activewear pieces: classic shoot or FashionPix
| Turnaround time | 4–6 weeks | today |
| Cost per item | € 60 – € 100 per shoot-day item | ± € 1.30 — copy included |
| Sports location | booking and travel | gym, park or track — 5 credits |
| Video for social | extra shoot required | 5 sec = 1 credit |
| Failed image | the shoot day is already paid for | refunded automatically |
| SEO copy (4 languages) | extra job | included |
Frequently asked questions
Which activewear works best?
All types: sports bras, leggings, sports tops, sports shorts, sports jackets, football shirts, tracksuits and yoga sets. The recognition sees for itself what it is — you don't need to set anything.
How accurately does my design stay intact?
The actual item gets transferred, not redrawn: the fit, the panels, the stitching, the colour, the mesh and any logos or embroidery stay exactly as in your photo.
Do I also get action shots, like running or jumping?
The product photos show calm, natural poses — that's what a product page needs. Add movement with the video (5 seconds for 1 credit) or with a lifestyle shot at a sports location.
Can I show my item in a sports setting?
Yes. The lifestyle shot puts your item in the gym, the park or on the athletics track — or on your own uploaded background. That's for your homepage and socials; the product page stays neutral.
Can I use the images for Google Shopping?
Yes, the photos are yours and you can use them anywhere: product page, Google Shopping, ads, social media and print.
Does it also work for athleisure?
Yes — sporty leisurewear works exactly the same way. Just pick a calmer setting for the lifestyle shot, like the park or the studio.
Do team logos and squad numbers stay in place?
Yes. Whatever's in your photo gets transferred: prints, sponsor logos and squad numbers stay exactly where they are. Just watch your own brand rights — only use images of clothing you're actually allowed to sell.
How much does a sports shoot cost?
Each image costs 1 credit, and copy in four languages is included. A complete item — four images plus all copy — costs 4 credits, about € 1.30. With the subscription (€29/month, 90 credits) you can do around 25 items a month. Prefer a one-off? The Pack gives you 200 credits for €64.
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Try it with your own item
Six images free, no account and no credit card. You keep the images, even if you take nothing else.

