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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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
Bold Black Sunglasses Lay In A Open Book
Two Notebooks Lay On A Soft Pink Surface
Hand Reaches For A Notebook On Yellow
Two Pieces Of Biscotti Next To A Cup Of Coffee
Black Bold Sunglasses On A Large Book With Photos
Hand Reaches For A Book Next To Sunglasses And A Bag
Notebooks Lays On A Yellow Surface With Dried Flowers Surrounding
Flatlay Of A Cell Phone And Colourful Beaded String
Flatlay Of A White Plate With Fresh Biscotti On A Table
Green Jade Roller On A White Mesh Cloth
Tiles Read Self Love Club Next To A Pink Flower
Tiles Lay On A Black Surface Reading Mental Health Matters
Flatlay Of Fruit And Vegetables On A Wooden Cutting Board
Chalkboard With The Words Healthy In Cursive Lays On Fruit
Flatlay Of Embroidery Coffee And Dried Flowers
Spoons Lined Up Holding Loose Leaf Tea
Spoon Lays In The Middle Of Oats
Gold Spoons In A Row Filled With Loose Leaf Tea
Hands Cup Ripe Red Strawberries On Black Background
Strawberries On A Wooden Plate Over Black Surface
An Assortment Of Vibrant Vegetables
Hands Filled With Ripe Strawberries On Black Background
Hands Cup Ripe Strawberries With Other Fruit Below
Ripe Red Strawberries Fill A Frame
Flatlay Of A Small Screen Showing Graphs And Numbers
Cell Phone Screen Displaying Graphs And Numbers
Cell Phone Screen Displaying Text And Numbers
Black Background Photo Of Cellphone With Graphs
Cell Phone Displaying Graphs And Numbers
Flatlay Of A Black Phone Showing Graphs On The Screen
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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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