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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Two Vintage Cameras Set On A White Background
A Wooden Chess Board At The Start Of The Game
Flatlay Of Half Pomegranate And Other Assorted Fruits
A Mug Surrounded By A Soft Blue Blanket
A Pocket Watch Laying On A Black And Orange Background
Flatlay of Cheese Mushroom And Bacon Pizza
Close Up of Cheesy Pizza Slices
A Sliced Bell Pepper Surrounded By Other Cooking Items
Looking Down At Red Bell Peppers Sliced In Half
Dragon Cookies With Red White And Green Icing
Colorful Cookies With Red White And Green Icing
Person Holds A Sharp Knife Over Large Cut Of Meat
Rounds Of Raw Meat On Butcher Paper
Iron Skillet With Meat And Potatoes On Wooden Board
Raw Red Meat Lays In A Wooden Cutting Board
Flatlay Iron Skillet With Meat And Other Food
Wooden Table With Latte And Open Book With Glasses
Flatlay Of Soap And Dried Crispy Leaves
Flatlay Of Two Bars Of White Soap And Dried Leaves
Wooden Toothbrushes Lay On A Vibrant Orange Background
Flatlay Of Wooden Toothbrushes Laying Bristles Up On Blue
Bars Of Soap Lay On A Wooden Surface
Wooden Toothbrushes In A Row Against A Green Background
Wooden Toothbrushes Lined Up Against A Green Background
Flat Lay Of Bars Of Soap In Green Holders
Flatlay Of Jade Face Roller Laying On A Grey Stone
Six Different Spices Against A Yellow Background
Rice Noodles And Onions Against A Light Blue Background
Flatlay Of Orange Beverage With Lime And Orange Garnish
Camera Looks Down On Wooden Table With Two Bao Buns
White Bowl Surrounded By Herbs Chilis And Lime Slices
Spices Lay In A Blue Bowl Against A Yellow Background
A Bun Topped With A Sage Leaf On A Cutting Board
Close Up Of Eye Glasses On A Computer Desk
The Word Help Spelled Out With Plastic Miniatures
Flatlay Of Colorful Candy Easter Eggs
Colorful Chocolate Candy Easter Eggs On White
Laptop And A Cell Phone Showing A Graph On Orange Table
Flatlay Of A Laptop And Cellphone With Notebook
Coffee Beans Laid On A Pink Background
Colorful Candy Eggs Against A White Background
Three Disposable Face Masks On A Yellow Background
Flatlay On A Bed With Notebook Laptop And Camera
View From Above Of Office Items On A White Duvet
Office Flatlay With Camera Gear And Orange Fruit
Top Down View Working From Home On A Bed
Laptop With Notebook And Water Bottle On White Bed
Flatlay Of A Laptop And Camera With Stationary
Yoga Mat Flatlay With Laptop And Water Bottle
Hand Holds A Stainer From A Cup Of Tea
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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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