# Photo Mode

Photo mode is your virtual photo studio for capturing product shots from any angle. You compose your scene, save camera positions as bookmarks, and export high-resolution images — all without physical equipment or technical photography skills.

Each bookmark stores your camera position along with all relevant settings — focal length, focus, exposure, and product positioning. When your shots look right, Glossi renders high-resolution exports with a single click, and you can export multiple views and product variants simultaneously.

### When to Use Photo Mode

Photo mode works best for:

* E-commerce product catalog images
* Marketing materials showing multiple angles
* Product variations (colors, materials, configurations)
* Detail shots highlighting specific features
* Creating consistent imagery across product lines

### Accessing Photo Mode

Photo mode is selected by default when you open a project. If you're in Video mode, click the **"Photo"** tab in the top toolbar to switch. The interface will update, showing bookmarks in the shot panel at the bottom of the screen instead of video shots.

### Interface Overview

In Photo mode, the studio layout includes:

* **Viewport** — The central working area where your model is displayed in real-time as you adjust settings.
* **Bookmark Panel** (bottom) — All saved camera positions listed as bookmarks. Click any bookmark to snap the viewport to that angle. You can add, select, and delete bookmarks from here.
* **Edit Panel** (right sidebar) — When a bookmark is selected, the right sidebar shows its properties and settings, including:
  * Camera position and angle
  * Focal length and focus
  * Exposure settings (ISO, shutter speed, f-stop)
  * Product position and rotation

### Working with Bookmarks

Bookmarks are saved camera positions that capture a specific view of your model. If your project was created from a template, it will come with preset bookmarks already configured (e.g., front view, side view, three-quarter view).

You can:

* **Add bookmarks** — Find a new angle in the viewport and save it as a bookmark.
* **Switch between bookmarks** — Click any bookmark in the panel to preview it instantly.
* **Edit bookmarks** — Select a bookmark and adjust its camera or exposure settings in the right sidebar.
* **Delete bookmarks** — Remove angles you no longer need.

Bookmarks make it easy to establish standard views for your products, switch between them seamlessly, and export multiple perspectives in a single batch.


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