IPAD PROFESSIONAL SELF-PORTRAIT STUDIO

Hi Cheese
Photo

Pack a professional camera, real-time beautification, AI color tracking, live photo streaming, GIF animation, and flipbook creation into one iPad.

Targeting selfie studios, portrait studios, pop-up events, and brand events, the entire process—from customer acquisition and theme selection to real-time shooting, final image processing, QR code delivery, and user photo management—is completed within a single workflow.

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Live View with Professional CameraReal-time beauty and makeupAI color matching and high-definition finished productsPhoto live streaming and QR code delivery
Hi Cheese Photo: Current software homepage and customer photo management entry point
01Professional photography

Professional camera image quality and iPad touch experience

02Real-time beautification

Real-time beautification, makeup, and portrait filters

03Quick Interaction

Gesture recognition, countdown and QR code delivery

ONE SESSION · SIX STEPS

From the moment a customer enters the store to the delivery of photos, the process is crystal clear.

The steps that were originally scattered across the camera, computer, photo editing software, and image transfer tools are consolidated into a single iPad workflow.

  1. 01

    Establish shooting task

    Enter the customer's name or use the automatic photo number to create separate files for the original photos, finished photos, GIFs, and flipbook layouts.

  2. 02

    Select theme

    Customers can choose sample photos from local or online theme libraries, or they can shoot freely, allowing them to first determine whether they prefer landscape or portrait orientation and their shooting style.

  3. 03

    Entering filming

    Connect to a compatible professional camera or use an iPad camera to configure composition, mirroring, countdown timer, beauty mode, makeup, filters, and AI color matching.

  4. 04

    View the effect instantly

    View the finished images immediately after shooting, and always prioritize displaying the latest image when shooting in burst mode.

  5. 05

    On-site screening management

    View finished products, save photos, zoom in, and switch between previous and previous views. Administrators can also filter and export photos in batches by shooting number.

  6. 06

    Multiple delivery methods

    Supports system photo album, system sharing, AirDrop, LAN scanning, batch ZIP download, and optional public network photo live streaming.

CAMERA + iPad

Professional camera image quality, iPad touch experience

It can connect to a professional camera to establish a selfie studio shooting route, or it can be quickly deployed directly using the front and rear cameras of an iPad.

Live View and ShutterExternal cameras support software shutter and in-camera shutter return, and photos are automatically entered into the processing flow.

Parameter panelAperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and other parameters may vary depending on the specific camera model and connection protocol.

Disconnection recoveryProvides disconnection alerts, recovery after reboot, and error log recording.

iPad direct shotSupports front and rear cameras, mirroring, horizontal and vertical composition, and image quality selection.

Hi Cheese Photo's color shooting workspace shows live view, instant image display and shooting controls.
Realistic vertical composition interface: live view at the top, instant image display at the bottom.

LIVE WORKSPACE

Live view and
instant display, see simultaneously

Confirm composition and poses before shooting, review the latest photos immediately after shooting, and keep framing, countdown, processing, and final image feedback within the same workflow.

01
Live View

Confirm the position of the subjects, composition, actions, and gestures before shooting.

02
Instant photos and instant results

Review the photos immediately after shooting and decide whether to keep them or reshoot.

03
Status feedback

Focusing, countdown, shooting, processing, and uploading progress are displayed in a unified manner.

04
Original image protection

Save the processed images separately from the original camera images to preserve the original photos at any time.

REAL-TIME PORTRAIT ENGINE

Maintaining the same portrait effect from live footage to high-definition finished product.

You can see the effect before shooting, and continue to use high-definition processing after shooting to ensure that the preview and delivered photos are not two different things.

Hi Cheese Photo: High-Quality Sample Photos with Beauty Effects
01 / BEAUTY

Real-time beautification

Skin smoothing, whitening, rosy complexion, sharpening, eye brightening, teeth whitening, blemish removal, and multiple facial contouring adjustments.

Real-time makeup portrait of a young woman in a white dress and necklace
02 / MAKEUP

Real-time beauty

It offers makeup options such as sheer, natural, and refined, and supports detailed adjustments for lipstick, blush, and eyebrows.

Hi Cheese Photo filter effects high-resolution sample images
03 / FILTER

Portrait Filters

Covering studio soft skin, magazine cool tones, retro film, green and orange cinema, bright and clear, and textured black and white.

The current customer can temporarily adjust the effect; it will only become the default preset for future customers after the administrator saves it.

AI COLOR MATCH

Carry over the colors you like from the sample photos throughout the entire shoot.

The AI ​​color-tracking engine can generate the image in about 1 second after shooting, providing a cinematic effect without waiting.

Silver Halide Retro AI Color Matching Reference
01Silver Salt Retro
Retro Green AI Color Reference
02Retro Green
Blue-white gradient AI color matching reference
03Blue and white gradient
AI Color Tracking Reference for Baby's Breath
04Baby's Breath
Japanese-style fresh AI color matching reference
05Japanese style fresh
Retro Film AI Color Tracking Reference
06Retro film
Summer Beach AI Color Reference
07Summer Beach
American Retro AI Color Matching Reference
08American Retro
Blue Evening Breeze AI Color Reference
09Blue evening breeze

Style PresetCommonly used color matching effects can be saved as store presets to maintain color consistency throughout the entire shoot.

Original image protectionAlways keep the original photos from the camera; save the color-tracked images and the original photos separately.

THEME LIBRARY

Let the customer see the style first, then start the photoshoot.

Free shooting and themed shooting are managed separately, and stores can import their own sample photos and foreground materials according to their actual business.

Dual entrancesBoth free shooting and themed shooting can be accessed directly.

Custom SamplesSupports importing your own sample photos, allowing customers to see the results before starting the shoot.

Custom ForegroundSupports importing transparent foreground materials to create custom visuals for different events and stores.

Horizontal and vertical page managementLandscape and portrait sample images and foreground materials can all be managed independently.

01Horizontal templateSuitable for group photos and horizontal composition
02Vertical templateSuitable for solo portraits and mobile phone sharing
03Import SampleCreate your own shooting reference for the store
04Import foregroundExtended activities and exclusive store visuals

HANDS-FREE CONTROL

Even when standing back in front of the camera,
you can still control the shooting yourself.

No need to hold a remote control, the image is cleaner, and customers can complete the shooting independently within the designated time period.

GESTUREGesture-triggered shooting

Use a peace sign to trigger a photo without holding a remote. Recognition depends on lighting, framing and the visibility of the gesture.

SESSION TIMERAutomatic locking of shooting time

The shooting time can be set to 15 minutes according to the store's arrangements. After the time is up, the screen will automatically lock, and the customer will not be able to continue shooting.

peace sign
BieTrigger photo taking
OK gesture
OKSwitch to sample reference

PHOTO LIVE

Take photos and upload them simultaneously; customers can scan a QR code to view the photos.

Each customer has a unique live photo link, and newly edited photos are gradually added to the phone's photo album.

Actively startPhoto live streaming is disabled by default; it is enabled for the current customer when the store creates the task.

Hierarchical loadingThe mobile app loads a preview first, then you can view the original image as needed. A maximum of 60 images can be loaded per page.

Upload visibleThe shooting page displays a QR code, real-time progress, and retry options at any time.

Content BoundariesOnly the retouched version will be uploaded; the original video, GIFs, and internally processed files will not be automatically uploaded to the live stream.

Illustration of a slender hand holding a mobile phone to scan a QR code.
Scan the QR code to enter the photo live streamThe illustration is for informational purposes only and does not represent the final mobile screen layout.

GIF · FLIPBOOK

A single action can be simultaneously transformed into an animated GIF and a physical flipbook.

Record continuous motion, select the best candidate segments, and preserve the dynamic image while uniformly extracting frames to create an A4 flipbook.

Recording duration
3 / 4 / 6 / 10 seconds
Output frame count
24 / 36 / 48 frames
Animation quality
480P / 720P / 1080P
Candidate fragments
It is recommended to record 3 segments consecutively.
GIF: Real-life video of flipbook flippingIt can save GIF animations and also create physical flipbooks.Open the video separately
FLIPBOOK THEMES

Rich themes, automatically output A4 format

After the motion recording is completed, the system automatically extracts and typesets frames for easy printing, cutting, and binding at the front desk.

Hi Cheese Photo A4 Flip Book Theme and Layout Preview
A4 landscape format, fixed 3 columns x 4 rows, 12 pages per sheet. Save the final formatted PDF and submit it to the front desk for printing, trimming, and binding.

STORE OPERATIONS

Each customer and each photoshoot has its own unique file.

Even with a large number of photos, it's still possible to search, filter, save, submit, and securely delete them by shooting number.

01

Photo Management

The customer list loads in pages, categorized by actual shooting group, allowing you to view finished products, original photos, GIFs, videos, individual frames, and flipbook-style layouts.

02

Bulk delivery

Supports multi-selection, favorites, AirDrop, system album, scanning QR codes on the same Wi-Fi network, and single ZIP chunk download.

03

Safe deletion

Single, batch, or complete tasks all require two confirmations. The second confirmation displays the actual quantity and forces a 5-second wait.

04

Independent Audit

Permanent deletion results are entered into a separate English audit log; simply clearing the log will not remove the deletion records.

ADMIN · SAFETY · STABILITY

Leave the complex settings to the administrators, and the simple shooting to the customers.

Administrator verification, automated testing, space alerts, and diagnostic logs work together to protect the daily operations of stores.

Administrator control

Key settings, album access, and exiting shooting require administrator verification. Default presets for beauty filters, makeup, and AI color matching can be saved.

Real camera automatic testing

Up to 200 images can be processed at 10, 15, or 20 seconds per image, recording success, failure, disconnection, and processing time.

Storage protection

When the remaining space is insufficient, it will provide tiered reminders and pause the writing of new photos, GIFs, ZIP files, and large files.

Logs and Diagnostics

Records connection, data transmission, AI processing, live photo streaming, and anomaly recovery; can export diagnostic reports without customer photos and passwords.

FIVE LANGUAGES

Five official languages, covering more customers and event venues.

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

English

Japanese

한국어

Other system languages ​​stable rollback to English
LOCAL FIRST

Local priority data path

Original images, finished products, GIFs, videos, layouts, themes, and settings are saved on the current iPad by default.

Photo live streaming is off by default; it will only upload the current customer's retouched photos when the store actively enables it.

Facial and gesture key points are not uploaded to the server by default.

BUSINESS SCENARIOS

One system covering various on-site selfie services

From fixed locations to short-term events, the core shooting and delivery process remains consistent.

01

Selfie studio and photo studio

Professional camera, real-time beautification, themed sample photos, and instant display make up a complete in-store selfie experience.

02

Shopping mall pop-up events and brand activities

iPad touch, gesture photography, and live photo streaming allow customers to scan QR codes to receive photos while taking pictures.

03

Temporary studios and mobile services

An iPad, along with a compatible camera and docking station, can be used to set up a mobile shooting workstation, which can be flexibly deployed according to the needs of the site.

04

Attracting customers to shopping malls, markets, and store entrances

Bring the selfie experience to shopping malls, markets, or store entrances, and actively attract customers through interactive activities such as on-site shooting and QR code scanning to collect photos.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Compatibility and Usage Instructions

33 camera models tested with real devices

The list below only includes models that have completed real-device tethered shooting tests. A model not appearing here is not necessarily unsupported. If the camera supports tethered shooting and its USB mode, memory card and connection cable are configured correctly, it can usually still be tested. Final compatibility is determined by the actual connection and shooting results of that device.

Canon · 19 models

EOS R5, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R6 Mark III, EOS R7, EOS R8, EOS R10, EOS R50, EOS R50 V, EOS R100, EOS M50, EOS M200, EOS 90D, EOS 200D II, EOS 850D, EOS 6D, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 5D Mark IV

Nikon · 2 models

Z 50, D5300

FUJIFILM · 4 models

X-T3, X-T5, FUJIFILM X-S20, X-S10

Sony · 8 models

ZV-E10, A7M3, A7M4, A7M5, A7R3, A7R5, A6400, A6300

  1. Compatible with iOS / iPadOS 17 and above. It is recommended to use a newer iPad with better performance for a more stable real-time processing experience.
  2. Thirty-three Canon, Nikon, FUJIFILM and Sony models have completed real-device tethered shooting tests. Models not listed may still be tested when the camera supports tethered shooting and the USB mode, memory card and connection cable are configured correctly; final compatibility depends on actual connection and shooting results.
  3. The A4 flipbook is currently generating and saving a formatted PDF, but does not include complete online printer settings.
  4. Five languages ​​are officially supported; other system languages ​​will be rolled back to English.