Cost Guide

Save Money on Model Photography

Model shoots are the biggest expense in fashion photography. AI lets you stretch a single shoot across your entire catalog.

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Model Shoots Are the Biggest Line Item in Fashion Photography

A single model shoot day costs $2,000–$10,000+ when you factor in model fees, photographer, studio rental, hair/makeup, and styling. Fashion brands need multiple models for size inclusivity and demographic representation.

The math is brutal: 5 models × 4 shoot days × $5,000 per day = $100,000 per season, just for on-model photography. AI model generation and face swap technology can dramatically reduce this expense.

Cost Comparison: Traditional vs Retouchable

Line Item Traditional Cost With Retouchable
Model booking (per day) $500–$3,000 $0 (AI face swap)
Photographer (per day) $1,000–$3,000 1 day covers all
Studio rental (per day) $500–$2,000 1 day covers all
Hair & makeup (per day) $300–$800 1 day covers all
Per-image model swap N/A (reshoot required) $0.50/image
Total $2,300–$8,800 per day 1 shoot day + $0.50/swap

Traditional costs based on average US fashion shoot day rates. Retouchable face swap pricing based on standard plan credits.

One Shoot, Unlimited Models

Show your collection on diverse models without booking multiple shoot days.

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How Retouchable Cuts Your Costs

Face Swap

$2,000–$8,000/shoot day saved

Replaces: Booking additional models

Show the same outfit on different models without additional shoot days. One shoot, many models.

Diverse Model Library

Multiple shoot days saved

Replaces: Casting diverse model lineups

Represent multiple demographics from a single shoot session using AI-generated diverse models.

Seasonal Refreshes

Thousands per refresh saved

Replaces: Reshooting for new seasons

Update model imagery across your catalog without scheduling new shoots.

The Math: Your Annual Savings

SKUs per season 300
Traditional cost $75,000
With Retouchable $5,150
Annual savings $69,850

How to Get Started

1

Shoot Once with One Model

Photograph your collection with a single model in a single session.

2

Upload & Apply Face Swap

Upload your images and apply AI face swap to show diverse models wearing each piece.

3

Download & Publish

Get model-swapped images in seconds. Publish across your store and marketplace listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How realistic is AI face swap?

Very realistic. The AI matches skin tone, lighting, and expression to the original photo for natural-looking results.

Can I use this for size-inclusive representation?

Face swap works best for showing different faces on similar body types. For full size-inclusive imagery, you'll still want to photograph different sizes.

Is this ethical and compliant?

Retouchable generates synthetic faces that don't represent real individuals. This avoids likeness rights issues common with stock photography.

How many model variations can I create per image?

As many as you need. Each swap costs the same per-credit rate, so you can create dozens of variations affordably.

Ready to Cut Your Model Photography Costs?

Upload your first on-model image free and try AI face swap.

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