Short answer: Use Nightjar's editing feature. Upload your product photo and request "add smoke effects" or "create atmospheric smoke around this product." The AI generates realistic smoke and vapor effects without equipment or setup.

Why smoke effects work for products

Smoke creates mystery, sophistication, and atmospheric mood—perfect for luxury items, perfumes, beverages, or tech products that need an air of sophistication. Traditional smoke photography requires specialized equipment, ventilation, and multiple attempts to capture the perfect wisp.

Do it in Nightjar (step‑by‑step)

1. Open Studio → choose Edit Images.
2. Upload your product photo (clear background works best).
3. In Special requests, describe the smoke effect:
   • "Add elegant smoke effects around this product"
   • "Create atmospheric vapor with realistic particle physics"
   • "Generate subtle smoke backdrop for mysterious mood"
4. Generate. Check that smoke looks natural and enhances rather than hides the product.
5. Refine: "lighter smoke density," "more dramatic swirls," or "keep product clearly visible."

Style combinations that work

• Luxury/Premium: Sophisticated, minimal smoke for high-end positioning
• Campaign/Artistic: Dramatic smoke effects for advertising and editorial
• Studio/Technical: Clean, controlled smoke for product demonstration
• Natural/Organic: Subtle vapor effects for wellness and organic products

Advanced smoke techniques

Controlled density: "Create elegant, wispy smoke that suggests sophistication without overwhelming the product."

Color customization: "Add colored smoke," "create white vapor," or "use tinted atmospheric effects" to match brand colors.

Directional flow: "Generate smoke flowing upward," "create swirling patterns," or "add wind-blown effects."

Product interaction: "Show product generating the smoke" for diffusers, beverages, or tech devices.

Brand applications

Luxury perfumes: Subtle vapor suggesting fragrance dispersion and sophistication.

Premium beverages: Steam from hot drinks or atmospheric effects for spirits.

Tech products: Clean, minimal smoke for futuristic, cutting-edge positioning.

Wellness products: Gentle, natural vapor for organic and health-focused brands.

Professional considerations

Product clarity: Always maintain clear product visibility—smoke should enhance, not hide.

Brand appropriateness: Ensure smoke effects match your brand personality and target audience.

Realistic physics: Nightjar's smoke follows natural physics for authentic appearance.

Commercial viability: Effects work for both e-commerce and advertising applications.

Troubleshooting

• Smoke looks artificial: "Make vapor more realistic with natural particle movement"
• Too heavy: "Reduce smoke density while maintaining atmospheric effect"
• Wrong mood: "Adjust smoke to match luxury/mysterious/clean brand positioning"

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Atmospheric effects—without the complexity.