# Shadow-free photography > Lighting a product so that it casts no visible shadow on its background or support. Also known as: shadowless photography, shadow-free. Category: Photography techniques. Shadow-free photography lights a product so that it casts no visible shadow on the surface it stands on or the background behind it. It is achieved with light from below through a transparent support, diffuse backgrounds and balanced light from all sides. ## How PhotoRobot uses it PhotoRobot's [Centerless Table](https://www.photorobot.com/robots/centerless-table) and [FRAME](https://www.photorobot.com/robots/frame) use an optical glass plate and diffuse background so products can be lit from all sides, producing shadow-free images of transparent, reflective, light or dark products. ## Related terms - [Optical glass plate](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/optical-glass-plate): A turntable top made of optical glass that can be lit and photographed through, giving shadow-free images. - [White background](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/white-background): A background of pure white (RGB 255, 255, 255), standard for e-commerce product images. - [Centerless Table](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/centerless-table): PhotoRobot motorised turntable with an optical glass plate for shadow-free photography without clipping. - [Diffusion](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/diffusion): Scattering light through a translucent material to make it softer and more even. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 19 pages. Most relevant: - [CENTERLESS TABLE](https://www.photorobot.com/robots/centerless-table): A universal solution for shadow-free product photography Perfect Images. - [Product Photography Equipment - Overview](https://www.photorobot.com/robots): CENTERLESS TABLE A universal, motorized turntable solution for shadow-free product photography. - [PhotoRobot Centerless Table CL1300 & CL850 User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/centerless-table-user-guide): Key technological components and features of the PhotoRobot Centerless Table include: Optical turning glass plate for shadow-free image capture. - [eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ecommerce-photography): The Centerless Table is a universal solution for shadow-free eCommerce photography of small to large items with no clipping required. - [Centerless Table Eyewear Photography Production Demo](https://www.photorobot.com/videos/centerless-table-eyewear-photography-demo): The machine is optimal for shadow-free product photography of small to medium size items. - [How Multiple PhotoRobot Modules Combine - the Flexi_Studio](https://www.photorobot.com/videos/flexible-studio-modules): 01:23* A good example of a PhotoRobot with a glass turntable is our Case 1300, which makes it possible to produce shadow-free still images, 360s, or videos. - [PhotoRobot MultiCam and Centerless Table Installation Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/multicam-centerless-table-installation): Together, the two devices enable shadow-free automated photography of small to medium size products. - [How to Photograph Eyewear for Online Product Presentation](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-photograph-eyewear): The optical glass plate of the turntable enables shadow-free product photography, while the software makes editing easy. - [Product Photo Background Removal and Adjustment](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/remove-background-product-photos): This is thanks to wide ranging design features that support automated shadow-free object photography. - [3D eCommerce - What is it, Why it Matters, and Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/3d-ecommerce): This provides shadow-free views from all sides and top-to-bottom that can be used to generate a 3D model.