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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nail polish with flowers

Nail Polish With Flowers


gemstones and tools flatlay

Gemstones And Tools Flatlay


gold spoons in a row filled with loose leaf tea

Gold Spoons In A Row Filled With Loose Leaf Tea


flatlay of orange objects in a line

Flatlay Of Orange Objects In A Line


yoga mat flatlay with laptop and water bottle

Yoga Mat Flatlay With Laptop And Water Bottle


writing in notebook at desk

Writing In Notebook At Desk


colorful candy in two rows on a white surface

Colorful Candy In Two Rows On A White Surface


holiday flat lay

Holiday Flat Lay


pinecones on blue

Pinecones On Blue


drone knoll side angle view

Drone Knoll Side Angle View


eight bagels on a silver metal cooling rack

Eight Bagels On A Silver Metal Cooling Rack


colorful paint brushes in front of black background

Colorful Paint Brushes In Front Of Black Background


lip gloss from above

Lip Gloss From Above


school supplies knolling

School Supplies Knolling


numbers, pencils & chalkboard

Numbers, Pencils & Chalkboard


a wooden chess board at the start of the game

A Wooden Chess Board At The Start Of The Game


halloween cady boxes

Halloween Cady Boxes


fall harvest basket

Fall Harvest Basket


flatlay of a yellow plastic card with a tap chip in it

Flatlay Of A Yellow Plastic Card With A Tap Chip In It


variety of colored paint brushes flatlay on black background

Variety Of Colored Paint Brushes Flatlay On Black Background


monochromatic mobile phone accessories

Monochromatic Mobile Phone Accessories


slices of homemade pizza with olives on a green plate

Slices Of Homemade Pizza With Olives On A Green Plate


halloween treats

Halloween Treats


gift bag with bow

Gift Bag With Bow


pink and red cupcakes on a white background

Pink And Red Cupcakes On A White Background


work day essentials layed out

Work Day Essentials Layed Out


summer gingham fashion flatlay

Summer Gingham Fashion Flatlay


flatlay of a picnic in the shadow of a lace umbrella

Flatlay Of A Picnic In The Shadow Of A Lace Umbrella


french fries pile on yellow

French Fries Pile On Yellow


stationery and pin badges

Stationery And Pin Badges


person holds a sharp knife over large cut of meat

Person Holds A Sharp Knife Over Large Cut Of Meat


flatlay of a tablet cellphone and laptop keyboard on grey

Flatlay Of A Tablet Cellphone And Laptop Keyboard ON Grey


colorful beaded bracelets on a beige background

Colorful Beaded Bracelets On A Beige Background


halloween candy

Halloween Candy


earth day written in dirt

Earth Day Written In Dirt


two sets of barber scissors

Two Sets Of Barber Scissors


phone and travel flatlay of items

Phone And Travel Flatlay Of Items


man hand with tea and granola

Man Hand With Tea And Granola


an invite lays surrounded by soft pink fabric

An Invite Lays Surrounded By Soft Pink Fabric


four hearts lay spaced out on a white background

Four Hearts Lay Spaced Out On A White Background


back to school flatlay

Back To School Flatlay


dried leaves on branches and paper background

Dried Leaves On Branches And Paper Background


flatlay of wooden toothbrushes laying bristles up on blue

Flatlay Of Wooden Toothbrushes Laying Bristles Up On Blue


flatlay of soap and dried crispy leaves

Flatlay Of Soap And Dried Crispy Leaves


wooden toothbrushes lay on a vibrant orange background

Wooden Toothbrushes Lay On A Vibrant Orange Background


yellow tools on white and yellow background

Yellow Tools On White And Yellow Background


cookies cooling

Cookies Cooling


eye shadow palette & brushes

Eye Shadow Palette & Brushes


flatlay of a phone display with glasses and a green vine

Flatlay Of A Phone Display With Glasses And A Green Vine


survival equipment flatlay

Survival Equipment Flatlay


flatlay of two bars of white soap and dried leaves

Flatlay Of Two Bars Of White Soap And Dried Leaves


white work bench with a person adding to a mosaic

White Work Bench With A Person Adding To A Mosaic


two vintage cameras set on a white background

Two Vintage Cameras Set On A White Background


office flatlay with camera gear and orange fruit

Office Flatlay With Camera Gear And Orange Fruit


flatlay of a red envelope with gold and red chocolates

Flatlay Of A Red Envelope With Gold And Red Chocolates


road race from above

Road Race From Above


baby nursery diaper products

Baby Nursery Diaper Products


artist works on a floral mosaic with white glue

Artist Works On A Floral Mosaic With White Glue


flatlay of half pomegranate and other assorted fruits

Flatlay Of Half Pomegranate And Other Assorted Fruits


happy thanksgiving pie

Happy Thanksgiving Pie


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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.