How To Take Flat Lay Photos

In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to take flay lay photos really easily and make them look like a pro has done them. We’re also only going to use basic equipment to get the look. I’ll show you how to get great flat lay photography using just a window, a cheap second-hand camera or phone and a piece of polystyrene! If you want to learn how to take pro flat lay photos, this tutorial is for you.
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[@UzzielleTV]

Exactly what I needed; had to click immediately I got the notification. Thanks for sharing great content all the time...learning a lot from you.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍

[@suegilmore8000]

This tutorial is well worth watching. Marc explains everything and gets good results with reflectors enhancing natural light. Thanks TSOP!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Great to hear! Thanks 👍

[@JoeMaranophotography]

I just came to the realisation that I have been watching a shaven Russel Brand on this channel the entire time! My mind is blown!

[@theschoolofphotography]

🤣🤣

[@Ash.d.cortes]

These were such awesome tips! Especially the alternate options you provided on how to DIY photography tools at home

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Ash 👍

[@hankfoto]

As a semi retired Photographer and University photo instructor. I want to say well done!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thank you Henry, much appreciated!

[@stuhhamptonphotography]

Thanks Marc. Never knew what 'Flat Lay Photography' was before watching this video, very informative as are all of your videos.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@clem02031964]

Loved it. My Tip; you could put your background on the floor if you don't want to stand on a step ladder or chair.

[@anettejaeger3625]

GREAT video. Really well explained and very easy to follow. I'm all new to flat lay photography, with my new e-commerce store. Thank you for your help. Love your videos

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi Cindy, Awesome, thank you!

[@jillhardwicke]

Thanks for such a simple and clear explanation of how to achieve good flat lay photography without having to spend a fortune on equipment. I'll be checking out more videos from The School of Photography.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@dademurphy11]

Out of all the youtube videos i watched this is the most informative for the beginner, thanks so much, will be subscribing....

[@theschoolofphotography]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JaimeHaney]

Thank you for a great tutorial! It has helped me out quite a bit. I also appreciate the freebie filters and ideas for backgrounds by Replica Surfaces. OH and nice vintage camera collection. I have my dad's old Yashica camera and you've reminded me of it, I should get it out and display it.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're very welcome!

[@mihaievelin9803]

An excellent video as usual. I highly recommend The School of Photography courses, Marc is a great teacher.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Mihai, appreciate that 🙏

[@TEHS1988]

thank you so much for this video...just what I was looking...in depth and at the same time precise.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're very welcome!

[@magdacronje2222]

I like the old Cameras,it is all very useful and helps with ideas that cost much less to use with stunning effects,thank you,I enjoy your tutorials and love the special effects you do ,eg steel wool amongs't many others.Txs

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@abchappell01]

That was an excellent video presentation. Thank you so much. 😊

[@theodorepaul8328]

Got some useful points. thank you very much..

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome Theodore 👍

[@lensmanonline]

Nice one Marc, something to do during lockdown, you have some beautiful vintage camera's, I have a small collection of the old Zenith cameras I inherited from my father.

[@theschoolofphotography]

thanks

[@fcmrush]

nice to see you back :)

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@kentskjnnemann5629]

Really cool, Glad I found this, I sold all my light gear in April Last year, and now I would like to photograph stock images, for print, Doing some Theme with Kitchen stuff. And this Flat Lay is cool :)

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad to help Kent 👍

[@closet2321]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍😊

[@jackthair8311]

Brought back memories. The Olympus Trip 35 was my first 35 mm camera.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Great camera 😊

[@johnhawkins1606]

Useful stuff for the lockdown times.

[@theschoolofphotography]

Indeed it is!

[@iskadobadsf]

I like that on one of the cameras it says "4k". : ) Thx for the great tutorial! Helps a lot.

[@bzdesign07]

very useful and extremely nice tutorial you made. thanks a lot

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicolausuhlmann7074]

Great Mark ! I am going to do just that ! Nore tutorials please !

[@theschoolofphotography]

Coming soon!

[@cescamom]

Great tips. Thanks for the easy tutorial

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome Elizabeth 👍

[@traceybartlam5940]

What a lovely set of cameras. Today’s project is now to take a flatlay!

[@theschoolofphotography]

👍🏼

[@pradkphotography]

Thanks Mark for this. Could please make some videos on still life photography? I'm keen on hearing it out from you.

[@Sal4Ro]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mompols]

Thank you for the brilliant tips! ALmost bought $$$ of accessories. Great tips for beginners like me hehe

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardcole5981]

Great video Marc, really like the look of Replica Surfaces, however looking at their website it appears they don't ship to the U.K though.

[@KieuTruongPhoto]

Thank you

[@aaronaaronhayhoe8681]

Great video again thank you. If i wanted to use these for small business cards, is there a particular ration to set in the camera? Thanks again for the great advice, i will definitely be trying this one out!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks. Business cards come in different formats so check the format of the one you want to get and go from there 👍

[@ali57555]

thanks for making this easier

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍😊

[@DoubleZ.2331]

Still Great class!

[@jeremysemanhyia8456]

Would also help if you have a camera with a swivel screen as well. Could you use a ring light to fill in the shadows?

[@nicolabortolamedi8982]

great!

[@theschoolofphotography]

👍🏼

[@hardene8888]

This is very interesting! Great photos Marc ... any change tho that you have a setting for a micro four thirds camera? Thanks ... am not really sure if it's the same

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hi, it's the same except the focal length will be 25mm on your camera 👍😊

[@hardene8888]

@@theschoolofphotography Thank you ✌

[@syawasamoah]

Nice video

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@thomasjcahill2798]

Caught me out, I thought you were going to say 50mm, I will start to use 30 - 35mm in future!

[@BlackandBright1]

can anyone recommend a good website to get a DSLR camera for around £100 and which brand is best. thanks

[@dovidell]

Ordinarily not my cup of tea , but for folk suffering from "cage madness " this idea will no doubt lessen their suffering , as they rummage through their kids' space savers for something to photograph . One could also use metallic serving/kitchen spoons and forks ( but only after the other half has finished using them !! )- the advantage of using auto ISO is that you don't need to use flash , so no nasty reflections blinding you as you press the shutter . An idea for extra light ( possibly ) , is to check that the room has a daylight temperature light bulb

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@elormjustice1832]

👍👍👍

[@alexandramorales2544]

What cameras are you displaying for flat lay?

[@theschoolofphotography]

My collection of old cameras

[@sher98923]

Which lens you are use for flat lay photography??

[@theschoolofphotography]

Explained in the video

[@kevins8575]

Being overly frugal, I use the windshield reflector from my car.

[@charviverma6379]

How to get rid off the shadows of your own hand and mobile phone. That's the biggest challenge.

[@surajkharat6502]

Very useful. Thanks!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nellabellabeauty101]

Thank you

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍