Flat Lay Photos: Pictures of Flatlays

Flatlay photography is an easy and creative way to showcase groups of products, give a stunning snapshot of a work space, or just showcase thematic elements in an aesthetically rich way.

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wooden colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Wooden Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


black background photo of cellphone with graphs

Black Background Photo Of Cellphone With Graphs


person works on their mosaic outdoors

Person Works On Their Mosaic Outdoors


flowers on white marble table

Flowers On White Marble Table


biscotti lays in a monstera leaf

Biscotti Lays In A Monstera Leaf


flatlay of orange beverage with lime and orange garnish

Flatlay Of Orange Beverage With Lime And Orange Garnish


merry christmas spelled out in gold letters

Merry Christmas Spelled Out In Gold Letters


silver tray with christmas decorations

Silver Tray With Christmas Decorations


pliers & saw

Pliers & Saw


spring essentials on a bed

Spring Essentials On A Bed


hand holds tweezers above glass mosaic of flowers

Hand Holds Tweezers Above Glass Mosaic Of Flowers


fancy finger nails

Fancy Finger Nails


cell phone displaying graphs and numbers

Cell Phone Displaying Graphs And Numbers


money money money

Money Money Money


christmas gift wrap flatlay

Christmas Gift Wrap Flatlay


bingo game flatlay

Bingo Game Flatlay


camera lens detail closeup

Camera Lens Detail Closeup


rounds of raw meat on butcher paper

Rounds Of Raw Meat On Butcher Paper


summer strawberries and blueberries on blue linen cloth

Summer Strawberries And Blueberries On Blue Linen Cloth


brown package labels

Brown Package Labels


sewing and crafting flaltay

Sewing And Crafting Flaltay


loose leaf tea brewed on purple

Loose Leaf Tea Brewed On Purple


notebook with hey sunday written

Notebook With Hey Sunday Written


travel plans are the best plans

Travel Plans Are The Best Plans


campers hiking kit

Campers Hiking Kit


flatlay of artist tools and variety of paint

Flatlay Of Artist Tools And Variety Of Paint


bright present

Bright Present


white wooden beads spell out stay well

White Wooden Beads Spell Out Stay Well


a toast to yourself

A Toast To Yourself


automotive wrecking yard aerial

Automotive Wrecking Yard Aerial


flatlay of travel documents and a facemask

Flatlay Of Travel Documents And A Facemask


bruschetta with balsamic on pan

Bruschetta With Balsamic On Pan


gold tree holiday lights

Gold Tree Holiday Lights


wooden blocks with black letters spell lets dance

Wooden Blocks With Black Letters Spell Lets Dance


back to school with pencils

Back To School With Pencils


flatlay of a small screen showing graphs and numbers

Flatlay Of A Small Screen Showing Graphs And Numbers


halloween candy and decor on black

Halloween Candy And Decor On Black


tea cup and teaspoon

Tea Cup And Teaspoon


artsy layout with a book and coffee

Artsy Layout With A Book And Coffee


a round white plate full of strawberries

A Round White Plate Full Of Strawberries


cake icing decoration

Cake Icing Decoration


flatlay of a white plate with fresh biscotti on a table

Flatlay Of A White Plate With Fresh Biscotti On A Table


carrots and friends

Carrots And Friends


cell phone and earbuds in sunlight

Cell Phone And Earbuds In Sunlight


buttons corner frame

Buttons Corner Frame


happy easter purple and yellow

Happy Easter Purple and Yellow


handmade natural soap with ingredients

Handmade Natural Soap With Ingredients


shipping labels

Shipping Labels


turntable & record

turntable & Record


fruit and veggies angle view

Fruit And Veggies Angle View


circuits and wires for building technology

Circuits And Wires For Building Technology


clothes fan

Clothes Fan


flatlay of a passport vaccine card and facemasks

Flatlay Of A Passport Vaccine Card And Facemasks


flatlay of a cell phone and colourful beaded string

Flatlay Of A Cell Phone And Colourful Beaded String


crafting flatlay on texture

Crafting Flatlay On Texture


trumpet tamborine and flute instruments

Trumpet Tamborine And Flute Instruments


carrot gradient with greens

Carrot Gradient With Greens


nail polish

Nail Polish


looking down at red bell peppers sliced in half

Looking Down At Red Bell Peppers Sliced In Half


flatlay of a passport and three disposable facemasks

Flatlay Of A Passport And Three Disposable Facemasks


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Tips for Your own flatlay photography

What makes this type of photography so popular is not just the look of the photography style, but that it’s relatively easy to do. Generally you don’t need to be a professional photographer to take a great flatlay image - an iPhone camera and good lighting will do!

Feel free to browse our database of flatlay images or check our tips below for creating your own beautiful pictures.

Shoot for a single color palette

Generally speaking - it’s best to select a colour pallette of about 2-3 unifying colours and work around those colors with varying patterns and textures. Having a predetermined pallette will help to unify the composition of the image and direct the mood of the piece. For example - object in navy blue and deep red will usually give the image a more somber feel to it whereas bright pinks and purples will make the image a bit more playful.

You’ll also want to make sure you use a neutral background colour as well. Most flatlay pictures use a white background, but feel free to experiment with black, grey or more muted wood tones as well. A neutral background colour will make the foreground items stand-out, complimenting the items and focusing your audience's attention towards your subjects.

Let the composition of your pictures tell a story

It’s important to consider the concept of narrative in composing flat-lay photographs. You may want to think of a “theme” before you begin and then select objects that work around this theme. For example - if your theme is “Cluttered Office” - you might choose to use objects like pens, notebooks and coffee cups. If your theme is “Brunch Time” - you might include items like toasted bagels and sparkling mimosas. Let your image tell a story through objects surrounding a common theme.

Experiment with Space and Lighting

Not all flatlay images are built the same. For some - a cluttered workspace might convey a sense of chaos to the audience while a more sparse use of objects with more negative space might give the viewer a sense of calming isolation.

With regards to lighting - it’s generally best to use calm, overhead lighting. You don’t want your lights to be too bright however, as this can wash-out some of the beauty of your colours and create jarring, odd shadows.

Natural light works best as well - especially in the morning when the sun has risen but is not yet in full force. If you’re looking for a more neutral, balanced lighting design, try going out on a day that’s a little bit cloudy to get a soft-light effect.