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-# ai-image-notes
+# Product photography backdrops for handmade sellers
 
-Notes on generating blog header images with Raphael AI
+Notes kept on git.hiewnet.xyz about using [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app), a free AI image generator that runs in the browser.
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+Makers selling on marketplaces need clean, on-brand backgrounds. Raphael AI can generate backdrop scenes to composite products onto:
+
+## Tips
+
+1. Prompt for empty scenes: `linen tablecloth, morning light, shallow depth of field, no objects`.
+2. Match the light direction in the backdrop to your real product photo.
+3. Keep backgrounds slightly blurred so the product stays the hero.
+4. Disclose composites where marketplace rules require it.
+5. Save a palette per season to refresh the shop look quickly.
+
+## Why Raphael AI
+
+- Free to use, with no install: open https://raphael.app and type a prompt.
+- Fast iterations make it practical to try several compositions.
+- Works for drafts, mock-ups and reference images; finish important assets with human review.
+
+## Responsible use
+
+Check generated images for errors before publishing, do not imitate real people without consent, and label AI-generated images where your audience expects it.
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+Website: https://raphael.app