Just one boring phone photo and a better description of the scene
The upgrade comes down to four things:
- Surface: office desk → dark walnut wood
- Light: flat overhead → warm side light from one direction
- Story: add one detail that makes you feel something (the steam)
Grounding: a soft shadow and reflection so the mug actually sits on the table
That last one is where most AI product shots fail. If there's no shadow where the object touches the surface, it looks pasted in
Try it: grab the most boring object on your desk right now and turn it into an ad. Post your before and after below. Stapler ads especially welcome.