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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fruit and veggies angle view

Fruit And Veggies Angle View


fruit and veggie with greens

Fruit And Veggie With Greens


fruit and veggie flatlay

Fruit And Veggie Flatlay


fruit and veggie cirlces flatlay

Fruit And Veggie Cirlces Flatlay


fruit and veggie cirlces angle view

Fruit And Veggie Cirlces Angle View


flatlay with knife and vegetables

Flatlay With Knife And Vegetables


cut vegetables over wood surface

Cut Vegetables Over Wood Surface


carrot gradient with greens

Carrot Gradient With Greens


carrot gradient flatlay

Carrot Gradient Flatlay


preparing to be creative

Preparing To Be Creative


art supplies seen from above

Art Supplies Seen From Above


poker game on table top

Poker Game On Table Top


art supplies and painting

Art Supplies And Painting


kids art project

Kids Art Project


toddler drawing and painting

Toddler Drawing And Painting


young children sharing

Young Children Sharing


kids painting and creating

Kids Painting And Creating


childrens art activities

Childrens Art Activities


kids arts and crafts

Kids Arts And Crafts


children sharing paint brush

Children Sharing Paint Brush


work desk in order

Work Desk In Order


kid paint party

Kid Paint Party


business owners flatlay

Business Owners Flatlay


business person desk flatlay

Business Person Desk Flatlay


veggies cutting board grill tools

Veggies Cutting Board Grill Tools


steaks oil salt knife and a cutting board

Steaks Oil Salt Knife And A Cutting Board


flatlay of flame grilled steak and ribeye

Flatlay Of Flame Grilled Steak And Ribeye


bbq tools flatlay

Bbq Tools Flatlay


sewing and crafting flaltay

Sewing And Crafting Flaltay


painting purple

Painting Purple


lavender house paint background

Lavender House Paint Background


hot pink and reds house paint

Hot Pink And Reds House Paint


crafting flatlay on texture

Crafting Flatlay On Texture


breakfast gift and flowers for dad

Breakfast Gift And Flowers For Dad


yellow cleaning supply flatlay

Yellow Cleaning Supply Flatlay


cleaning supply wood flatlay

Cleaning Supply Wood Flatlay


cleaning supply flatlay white

Cleaning Supply Flatlay White


cleaning supply flatlay bottom

Cleaning Supply Flatlay Bottom


cleaning blue knolling flatlay

Cleaning Blue Knolling Flatlay


earth written in dirt

Earth Written In Dirt


earth day written in dirt

Earth Day Written In Dirt


spring in dirt with flower pedals

Spring In Dirt With Flower Pedals


pink tulips on wood texture

Pink Tulips On Wood Texture


morning love greeting

Morning Love Greeting


flowers and coffee

Flowers And Coffee


makeup and jewelry

Makeup And Jewelry


happy easter purple and yellow

Happy Easter Purple and Yellow


sewing tools knolling

Sewing Tools Knolling


sewing tools flatlay knolling

Sewing Tools Flatlay Knolling


sewing tools corner flatlay

Sewing Tools Corner Flatlay


buttons top frame

Buttons Top Frame


buttons corner frame

Buttons Corner Frame


sliced rye bread

Sliced Rye Bread


chinese new year flatlay

Chinese New Year Flatlay


coffee beans and mug flatlay

Coffee Beans And Mug Flatlay


spilled roasted coffee beans

Spilled Roasted Coffee Beans


celebrate carnival background

Celebrate Carnival Background


pink hearts background

Pink Hearts Background


hearts on woodgrain

Hearts On Woodgrain


happy valentines day

Happy Valentines Day


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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.