Step 7 of 14 · Product Photos on a $20 Setup
Arrange items on the board, shoot straight down
Arrange items on the board, shoot straight down — step 7 of 14 in Product Photos on a $20 Setup. For a flat-lay, place items directly on the horizontal part of your poster board.
Free photography tip: Arrange items on the board, shoot straight down (step 7 of 14 from "Product Photos on a $20 Setup").
For a flat-lay, place items directly on the horizontal part of your poster board. Shoot straight down from above — hold your phone parallel to the table. Use a grid overlay to keep things aligned.
Group items with intention: the main product centered or on a third, supporting props (a sprig of dried flowers, a fabric swatch, a tag) arranged to fill space without crowding. Leave white space. Flat-lays that are packed edge-to-edge feel chaotic.
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