Ever wonder how food photographers have different backgrounds for food pics? It's via boards called 'flatlays', you can order a few online. π They're not cheap but they come in handy.
For Dijo I didn't use any flatlays but for Insta they're useful ππΎ
For Dijo I didn't use any flatlays but for Insta they're useful ππΎ
The term also refers to the current trend of shooting photos from directly above and filling the scene with props. Flat lay pics look like this... 
This is also a simple flat lay, from my book...but instead of a board we used an old oven tray. The trick is to get a colour palette before you start cooking recipe. Then you know what colours to cook and aim for. Down to even the colour of the handle of the knife.
And you'll definitely need a high tripod or ladder.
Some shoot them on the floor but the idea of food on the floor still doesn't sit well with me. So I use a tripod that can go as high as 3m off the ground. I use a remote control to shoot.
Some shoot them on the floor but the idea of food on the floor still doesn't sit well with me. So I use a tripod that can go as high as 3m off the ground. I use a remote control to shoot.
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