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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Flatlay Of A Person Adding Glue To A Glass Mosaic
Colorful Candy In Two Rows On A White Surface
Green Grass With Gardening Tools On The Left Side Of The Frame
An Assortment Of Gardening Tools On Green Grass
Flatlay Of A Phone Display With Glasses And A Green Vine
Green Plate Filled With Fruit In The Middle Of Frame
Slices Of Homemade Pizza With Olives On A Green Plate
Two Plates On A Linen Tablecloth With Summer Fruit
Summer Strawberries And Blueberries On Blue Linen Cloth
Plate Of Summer Fruit With Drink And An Open Book
Summer Fruits On A Green Plate With A Blue Tablecloth
Flatlay Of A Tablet Cellphone And Laptop Keyboard ON Grey
Gardening Tools Lay On A Grey Surface With Pink Flowers
Flatlay Of A Cell Phone Floating With Laptop And Tablet
Flatlay Of Gardening Tools On Dark Grey
Chalkboard Mirror And Flowers On Marble
Sliced Watermelon Fanned Out On A White Plate
Sliced Watermelon And Ripe Cherries
Flatlay Of Sliced Watermelon A Knife And Cherries
Camera Looks Down At A Mug With Petals Scattered Around It
Flatlay Of Orange Objects In A Line
Orange Rubiks Cube Camera And Hard Drive
Flatlay Of A Camera Rubiks Cube And Hard Drive
Flatlay Of Hardcover Books And Colorful Flowers
Flat Lay Of Hands Typing On A Keyboard
Flatlay Of A Picnic In The Shadow Of A Lace Umbrella
Wooden Rolling Pin Lays On Top Of Rolled Out Dough
Work Space From Above As They Type In A Laptop
Books Bound Together With Twine On A White Cloth
Camera Lays On Brown Table Surrounded By Video Equipment
Flatlay Of A Camera Surrounded By Camera Equipment
White Blocks Spell Save The Planet On Blue Background
White Blocks Spell There Is No Planet B On Yellow Surface
A Small Plant Into A Red Pot With Watering Can
Pair Of Hands Cup A Small Green Plant In A Red Pot
Flatlay Of Varied Plated Food On White Plates
Flatlay Of Blocks Spelling Lets Dance On Colorful Dots
Flatlay Of Blocks The Middle Spelling Out Stay Well
White Blocks Laying In Colorful Dots Spells Out Smile
White Wooden Beads Spell Out Stay Well
White Blocks Spells Out Stay Well Repeatedly
Wooden Blocks Lay In Colorful Dots And Spell Smile
Wooden Block Spell Out Smile Laying On Colorful Dots
Wooden Blocks With Black Letters Spell Lets Dance
Yellow Card And A Red And Gold Passport Flatlay
Four Hearts Lay Spaced Out On A White Background
Wooden Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls
Jade Face Roller Flatlay Surrounded By Dried Leaves
Jade Face Roller Lays On White Cloth With Pine Needles
Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls
Flatlay Of A Passport Vaccine Card And Facemasks
Flatlay Of A Passport And Three Disposable Facemasks
Flatlay Of A Yellow Vaccination Card And Facemasks
Flatlay Of Travel Documents And A Facemask
Black Plastic Debit Card On A White Table
Flatlay Of Vaccine Card And A Passport
Flatlay Of A Yellow Plastic Card With A Tap Chip In It
Person Writing Out What They Are Grateful For In A Notebook
White Tiles Spell Out Self Love Club
Colorful Beaded Bracelets On A Beige Background
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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.
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