There’s nothing worse than spending an hour or longer styling and photographing a flat lay scene and leaving the session with only one image to your name. Who can relate? (Sheepishly raises hand.)I used to go into a shoot with a one-track mind. I had my eyes focused on a specific image that I wanted to create and figured ...
4 Ways to Get Tack Sharp Flat Lay Images
Before worrying about where to get props and how to style them in a way that attracts your ideal audience, it is important to make sure that the technical aspects of your photo are just as amazing as the creative concept you’re executing. Let’s take focus, for example.When I see an image, certain things quickly draw my ...
Flat Lay Laws to Live By…That You Already Do!
When you are just starting out with flat lay styling, wrapping your head around how to go about it can be difficult. How should you go about composing the image? What should you consider when selecting your backgrounds? How do props factor in when it comes to making your hero shine?I had those same questions.Things ...
How To Create a Minimalist Flat Lay with Impact (A Behind-the-Scenes Look)
One of the biggest misconceptions about creating flat lay images is that you need a lot of unique props in order to make an impact. But, I’m here to tell you that isn’t true. What you really need is a unique idea and tools readily at your disposal to execute it. The flat lay image in my portfolio that garners the most interest ...
Using a C-Stand for Flat Lay Photography
The number one piece of equipment that I recommend that you get to improve your flat lay photography is a tripod or a c-stand. But, how do you know whether you should choose a c-stand vs. a tripod...or both, and why are they even important in the first place? I’ll break it all down for you in this post and tell you why I prefer ...
PROPS FOR KNOLLING ON A ZERO DOLLAR BUDGET
One of the questions that I get most frequently about flat lay photography and knolling images is where to find props. While you can head to your favorite local boutique or big-box retailer (a la Target), there is an even easier way. You may be surprised, but one of my favorite things to do is to prop shop right in ...
