flatlays
Birds-eye product shots
Flatlays are photographs shot from directly above, showing objects arranged on a flat surface.
The style dominates social media, especially for showcasing products, outfits, or aesthetically curated scenes: She spent twenty minutes arranging the flatlay of her morning coffee and journal.
The term works as both noun and verb: I need to flatlay these products for the brand post.
Located directly above
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- stylingArranging for appearance
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
lighting · props · backdrop · grid · arrangement · curated · visual · shots
Set of clothes worn together
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- handbagPortable container for belongings
jewelry · sunglasses · watch · scarf · wardrobe · ensemble · coordinates · seasonal
Putting items in containers
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
- essentialsIndispensable items or elements
souvenirs · tickets · camera · guidebook · currency · toiletries · itinerary · adventure
Products for beautifying faces
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- brushesBristled implements for grooming
- paletteSurface for mixing pigments
lipstick · foundation · serum · vanity · products · routine · shelfie · empties
Furniture for writing
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- keyboardArray of input keys
coffee · pens · laptop · supplies · journal · bullet journal · organization · creative
overhead
Located directly above
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- stylingArranging for appearance
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
angles · lighting · props · backdrop · grid · arrangement · curated · visual · shots · perspective
outfit
Set of clothes worn together
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
- shoesProtective foot coverings
handbag · jewelry · sunglasses · watch · scarf · wardrobe · ensemble · coordinates · seasonal · capsule
packing
Putting items in containers
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
essentials · souvenirs · tickets · camera · guidebook · currency · toiletries · itinerary · adventure · wanderlust
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- brushesBristled implements for grooming
palette · lipstick · foundation · serum · vanity · products · routine · shelfie · empties · swatches
desk
Furniture for writing
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
keyboard · coffee · pens · laptop · supplies · journal · bullet journal · organization · creative · tools
ingredients
Parts of a mixture
bowls · utensils · cutting board · prep · spices · herbs · fresh · produce · mise en place · kitchen
flatlayscandid photography
Unposed, natural image-making
street photography · documentary photography · action shots · photojournalism
flatlaysportrait photography
Images focused on faces
landscape photography · wildlife photography · sports photography · architectural photography
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