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Flat lay to model photos with AI.

Upload a flat lay or a ghost-mannequin shot and see your garment on a model, in the pose, light and setting you choose. No casting, no studio day.

See it

From the product shot to the model.

On the left, a pleated ombré gown as an isolated product shot. On the right, the same gown worn. One clear photo of the piece is where it starts: TallaAI keeps its colour, cut and texture and builds the model, pose and light around it.

See the platform
Isolated one-shoulder pleated ombré gown
01Product shot
Sunset ombré one-shoulder gown
02On a model
How it works

Four steps from flat lay to on-model.

  1. 01

    Upload the product shot

    A flat lay, a ghost-mannequin photo or a picture of the piece worn. One sharp, evenly lit photo is enough.

  2. 02

    Choose your model

    Pick the model who fits your brand and your customer, and keep them across the collection.

  3. 03

    Set pose, light and place

    Direct the shot: standing or seated, soft studio light or late sun, a plain backdrop or a location.

  4. 04

    Review and export

    Check each frame against the real garment, then download in up to 4K for your store, ads and social.

Why it works

Why brands move from flat lays to on-model.

  • Shoppers see how it hangs

    A flat lay shows the garment. A model shows the drape, the length and the silhouette, which is what people want to judge before they buy.

  • No shoot to organise

    No model booking, studio hire or photographer for every new drop. A new piece can go live as soon as you have its product photo.

  • Start from the photos you have

    Ghost mannequin, flat lay or on-model: the photo you already took for your catalogue is enough to start.

  • One look across the catalogue

    Keep the same model, light and framing from piece to piece, so your collection page reads as a single shoot.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Credits, image rights and data are covered in the full FAQ.

Can I use a ghost-mannequin photo instead of a flat lay?

Yes. TallaAI works from a ghost-mannequin shot, a flat lay or a photo of the piece being worn. What matters most is a sharp, evenly lit photo that shows the whole garment.

Will the garment look the same on the model?

That is the priority: TallaAI changes what is around the piece, not the piece itself, so colour, cut and texture stay as they are. As with any shoot, check each image against the real garment before you publish.

What makes a good flat lay for AI?

Lay the piece smooth on a plain surface, shoot from directly above in even light, and keep all of it in frame. Avoid hard shadows, creases and cropped sleeves or hems.

How many on-model images can I make from one flat lay?

As many as you need. Most standard images use 1 credit, so you can try several models, poses or settings from the same product photo.

Can I use the images commercially?

Yes. You keep the rights to what you upload, and you can use the images you generate on your store, in ads and on social media.

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