Flat lay product photography

[rut-ro]

I recovered this bible this weekend and decided to practice my flat lay product photography. any pointers or tips to make the shot a little better?

[ThisLadyHunts]

Boy, you’re asking about something that’s way over my head. Great composition, though.

[ATX Tyler]

I'm no expert at it, but I really learned a lot from a couple of older videos from Peter McKinnon on youtube. He's a wizard when it comes to product photography, and it translates really well to flat-lay stuff. The only feedback I have on yours here would be to keep an eye on where all your leading lines are "pointing". If there is any part of the photo you want to be the focus of someone's eye, make sure the lines of your different objects help point the viewer to that spot. Like in this case, I might want to draw attention to the stamped initials at the bottom corner of the cover, the leading lines kind of move my eye to the top of the image instead of there. But that's just a personal opinion!

[rut-ro]

I'm no expert at it, but I really learned a lot from a couple of older videos from Peter McKinnon on youtube. He's a wizard when it comes to product photography, and it translates really well to flat-lay stuff. The only feedback I have on yours here would be to keep an eye on where all your leading lines are "pointing". If there is any part of the photo you want to be the focus of someone's eye, make sure the lines of your different objects help point the viewer to that spot. Like in this case, I might want to draw attention to the stamped initials at the bottom corner of the cover, the leading lines kind of move my eye to the top of the image instead of there. But that's just a personal opinion!

Sounds good , Appreciate the heads up

[tonyadams]

I'm no expert at it, but I really learned a lot from a couple of older videos from Peter McKinnon on youtube. He's a wizard when it comes to product photography, and it translates really well to flat-lay stuff. The only feedback I have on yours here would be to keep an eye on where all your leading lines are "pointing". If there is any part of the photo you want to be the focus of someone's eye, make sure the lines of your different objects help point the viewer to that spot. Like in this case, I might want to draw attention to the stamped initials at the bottom corner of the cover, the leading lines kind of move my eye to the top of the image instead of there. But that's just a personal opinion! 1v1 lol

I totally agree with you! Peter McKinnon is such a great inspiration when it comes to product photography, and his techniques can bring a touch of sophistication to the flat-lay style.

[Shane]

Rather than hard lighting coming straight down from behind the camera, it would add some depth and interest if you had softer light coming from off to one side somewhere. That would create some shadows and depth.

[rut-ro]

I totally agree with you! Peter McKinnon is such a great inspiration when it comes to product photography, and his techniques can bring a touch of sophistication to the flat-lay style.

I do like Peter McKinnon and he’s got a great following that shows a lot of tips and tricks as well. New stuff about to start popping off for me

[rut-ro]

Rather than hard lighting coming straight down from behind the camera, it would add some depth and interest if you had softer light coming from off to one side somewhere. That would create some shadows and depth.

Yes sir, I was working with harsh lighting. I just ordered a great light and a light some. Should be pretty fun to play with