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Pattern Change
Colourway and print variants built from a single shot, matched to how the fabric actually falls — so one sample shoot covers a full range.
- From $2.50 per image
- Typical delivery 24–48h
- Revisions included in the rate
- Layered files kept intact
What pattern change is
A garment produced in eight colourways does not need eight photoshoots. Shoot one, and the remaining seven can be built in post — which is the difference between a sample shoot that costs a day and a production shoot that costs a week.
Doing it convincingly means respecting the fabric. A colour change is not a hue slider: shadows in the folds, highlights on the raised weave and the way light behaves on that specific material all have to move with the new colour. Satin, denim, knitwear and matte cotton each respond differently, and a flat recolour looks flat on all of them.
Print and pattern replacement is the harder version of the same job. The new pattern has to follow the garment — scaling with perspective, distorting across folds, wrapping around the body — rather than sitting on top of it like a sticker.
Who it is for
- Apparel brands releasing a single style in multiple colourways.
- Textile and homeware suppliers showing one product across a fabric range.
- E-commerce teams needing every variant on the page before production samples exist.
- Agencies producing campaign variants for different markets from one shoot.
- Brands reducing sample shooting costs without reducing the size of the range.
What we provide
Variant work we take on
Colourway change
New colours built with the original shadow and highlight structure intact.
Pattern replacement
Prints mapped to follow folds, perspective and body shape rather than sitting flat.
Fabric matching
Sheen, weave and light response matched to the actual material rather than generalised.
Reference accuracy
Output held to a supplied swatch, Pantone reference or approved sample.
Examples
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Drag the divider to compare. This is real production output, not a demonstration file — the same standard every batch is measured against.
Most of what we produce is delivered white-label and published under our clients’ names, so only cleared work appears in the public portfolio. If you need to see something closer to your own sector, ask — we can usually share a relevant example privately, under NDA if you prefer.
Our workflow
Four steps, every time.
01
Upload
Send files by Dropbox, Drive, WeTransfer or straight to your shared folder.
02
Share instructions
Add the spec once. We turn it into a style guide and reuse it on every batch.
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We edit
Assigned editors work the batch, with an internal QA pass before it leves.
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Review & delivery
Typically 24–48 hours, in your formats, with revisions included.
Production capability
A short, professional toolchain.
No novelty software. The industry standard, used properly, with layered files kept intact so your team can pick the work back up at any point.
Editing & finishing
- PsAdobe PhotoshopRetouching · masking · compositing
- LrAdobe LightroomBatch colour · exposure · consistency
- AiAdobe IllustratorVector paths · raster-to-vector
- CrAdobe Camera RawRAW conversion · exposure recovery
Files & handoff
- DbDropboxShared production folders
- GDGoogle DriveReview & approval rounds
- WtWeTransferOne-off bulk delivery
- FTPYour FTP / DAMWe work inside your system
Quality, turnaround & revisions
What you can hold us to.
Turnaround
24–48h
Rush slots available on request for campaign deadlines.
Revisions
Included
Included in the rate, not billed as a second pass.
Formats
JPG · PNG · TIFF · PSD
Layered files kept intact and delivered on request.
Minimum order
1 image
No monthly commitment, no retainer required.
Why Fix The Subject
What working with us actually looks like.
Reliable workflow
A named contact, a documented spec per client and a predictable 24–48 hour cycle.
Clear pricing
Per-image rates that scale with volume, quoted per account after a test batch.
Support that answers
Overlapping cover across North American, European and Asian hours.
Secure file handling
NDA on request, white-label output and free storage for up to six months.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the colour to the real fabric?
As accurate as the reference you give us. With a Pantone code, a physical swatch photographed under known light, or an approved final, we can hold it closely. Without a reference we can produce a convincing variant, but not a guaranteed match to a fabric we have never seen.
Is this cheaper than shooting every colourway?
Almost always, and the gap widens with the size of the range. One shoot plus seven variants costs less than eight shoots, and it means the full range can be online before every production sample physically exists.
How long does a batch take?
Typical delivery is 24–48 hours, depending on image quantity, complexity, resolution and quality requirements. Larger catalogue drops are booked into a scheduled slot so you get a committed date rather than an estimate, and rush work can usually be accommodated if you tell us the deadline up front.
How is pattern change priced?
Per image, starting from $2.50, adjusted for complexity and volume. Recurring accounts are quoted after a test batch so the rate reflects your actual files rather than an average. Send a representative sample and we will tell you which tier your work falls into before you commit.
What do you need from me to start?
The files, the output you need, and any reference. If you have approved finals from a previous shoot, send two or three — we will match those rather than applying our own defaults, and we write what we derive into a style guide reused on every batch that follows.
Are revisions included?
Yes. If a file did not match the written spec, correcting it is our cost, not a second charge. Revisions are part of the rate.
Need more clarity?
Ask us anything about the work, the process or the commercials — you will get a straight answer from a person, not a sales sequence.
Related services
Often ordered together
Send ten images. See the pattern change.
A free trial on your first order, no card required. If the output isn’t at your standard, you owe us nothing.
- NDA on request before you send a single file · typical delivery 24–48h