Merchandise Product Photography

Title: Product Photographer Needed for Professional Sports League Merchandise (Ecommerce + Lifestyle) Job Description: Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), America's professional table tennis league, is seeking a freelance product photographer to create high-quality product imagery for our e-commerce store, Amazon listings, and social media channels. We are looking for a photographer with experience in apparel and merchandise photography who can produce clean, professional product images alongside engaging lifestyle content that showcases our brand and products in use. Project Scope *Photograph team apparel and merchandise including jerseys, t-shirts, outerwear, accessories, collectibles, and equipment. *Deliver approximately 6 edited images per product. *Capture a combination of: 1. Clean ecommerce images on a white background (flat lay, ghost mannequin, or model photography) 2. Lifestyle images suitable for social media, website banners, email marketing, and digital advertising 3. Edit and retouch images to professional ecommerce standards. Shot List (can be discussed) *Front product image on white background *Back product image on white background *Detail shot highlighting product features *Alternate angle or close-up *Lifestyle image featuring product in use, on model, or just a really nice shot in a more lifestyle setting *Additional creative/lifestyle image for marketing use Ideal Experience: *Product photography for ecommerce brands *Apparel and sports merchandise photography *Amazon listing photography *Lifestyle and commercial photography *Professional photo editing and retouching Deliverables: *High-resolution edited images *Web-optimized versions suitable for Shopify and Amazon *Consistent lighting, color accuracy, and image styling across all products *Commercial usage rights for marketing and ecommerce purposes Project Timeline: *Merchandise will be shipped to the selected photographer upon project award. *Photography and final edited assets must be delivered no later than July 8, 2026 to support upcoming product launches and ecommerce listing setup. *Applicants should confirm they can meet this timeline when submitting a proposal. *Preference will be given to candidates who can begin immediately and maintain clear communication throughout the project. When Applying please include: 1. Portfolio examples of ecommerce product photography 2. Examples of apparel and/or sports-related photography 3. Information on your studio setup and available models (if applicable) 4. Pricing structure (per product or per image) 5. Typical turnaround time 6. Confirmation that you can meet the required July delivery deadline We are looking to build an ongoing relationship with a photographer as we continue to expand our merchandise assortment throughout the season.