FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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How to do amazing product photography utilizing the popular Flat Lay photo layout. Tips and tricks to improve your photography, overall. Enjoy!
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@excessorizeme 5 жыл бұрын

Sticky tack is your best friend for round objects.

@TheGroovyGuitarDude 5 жыл бұрын

1:35 Those on-tempo photo changes are so satisfying 🤤

@he.smile_ 5 жыл бұрын

it's a bop

@KhoPhi 5 жыл бұрын

So satisfying. I wish it could go on forever! The photos are stunning too

@ShaneG.Photos 5 жыл бұрын

Peter: “Balance is what you need.” Thanos: “Just what I was thinking...👌”

@shuaisoserious 5 жыл бұрын

Shane Gooden kawhi would agree

@tanmayadhikary6325 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@themakerdigital 5 жыл бұрын

As everything should be

@mikemiville3009 5 жыл бұрын

LMFAO!!!

@wizcombo 5 жыл бұрын

As all things should be

@nathanstanina8764 5 жыл бұрын

As a musician I greatly appreciate the rapid photo flashes right on the beat of the music...so good🙌🏼

@vensilenced 4 жыл бұрын

same, it was ear and eyegasm hahaha

@mehmi121 5 жыл бұрын

Should’ve also included how to set up the actual camera and find the lighting

@youtubeaddict1 5 жыл бұрын

He already had such a video

@christophercongdon7081 5 жыл бұрын

@@youtubeaddict1 link?

@ezekielnduli5181 5 жыл бұрын

@@youtubeaddict1 yeah, please, give us a link.

@kevanmorinphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes all you need is an open window/natural light. Or a softbox - but in either case it's usually directional light from one side. Experiment!

@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions 5 жыл бұрын

He should have just taken all the pictures for me so I dont have to learn another hobby.

@ScottBrownCarpentry 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet editing Mr McKinnon! The beat with the Photos, the bottle cap noise. Love it!

@Kirbykfed89 5 жыл бұрын

PRO TIP......Make friendships with flooring companies!! You can get your hands on some good flooring samples that they no longer use

@DominiqueJames99 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Myers This has been in my mind. I was even thinking of attending a convention or conference or trade event on flooring and surfaces ala-NABB!

@calebnorman9624 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for that!

@SethBarrick 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Myers wow that’s a super good idea. Thanks for the tip man!

@JamesLavish 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@samuelmelendez2640 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Myers absolute genius

@Simplelittlelife 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Really great tips and the way you break it down makes so much sense and is really quite simple 👌

@Kevinlbridge 5 жыл бұрын

Dang! I just listened to this on an actual speaker and not just my laptop speakers, the audio on that intro is so fresh!!

@MommaFromScratch 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely learned a lot and really enjoy learning from you!! Keep it up

@jeffoffej 5 жыл бұрын

I love how the cracks, the textures, create a narrative-maybe beyond the visual even. Peter's videos have really helped me to fall in love with photography (and making photos).

@seanc.5310 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than photography and a good lay 😉

@HTpandaZ 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video... learned some really cool things i can definitely put to work. Awesome work pete!!

@lmgayles 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you can tell how enthusiastic he is about this. This is his passion and i can 100% tell that he is genuinely happy about what he does. That’s what I’m striving for

@love2loveu636 4 жыл бұрын

I know right. I was feeling it too Lorenzo. I’m excited to get started. Blessings! 🙏🏾❤️

@raven55six 5 жыл бұрын

12 minutes of intense awesomeness and proof why this legend is known as Lord Pete!

@Happyginger5307 5 жыл бұрын

I've always loved flat lay photos, I never realized why until my son became obsessed with ISpy books. All of those shots always simply tell a story. Nice to learn the simple little touches and details, and how much they change a shot.

@baselhijjazi8604 5 жыл бұрын

you should make a videos about food photography

@ldybgrl1 5 жыл бұрын

He did one with his buddy Dennis the Prescott awhile back.Highly recommend his Instagram and KZfaq!! I discovered him through Peter :)

@tanmayadhikary6325 5 жыл бұрын

@jessbreheret 5 жыл бұрын

Dennistheprescott does insane shots ... It seems simple when you see him do it but man you can never replicate that , it's always close to perfection , CRAZY good

@nigelbajwa9771 5 жыл бұрын

At first glance I thought it was food pornography😂😂😂

@redbasemedia 5 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree

@PatrickGuerrisi 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips mate. Your videos help my video's look better each time I make one Pat , Australia

@kylelinkous722 5 жыл бұрын

Love that you share your passions and tips/tricks with the world. Seeing you set-up and prepare that flat-lay at the end makes me wish we could have a vlog/video/series shot by someone else where you're the one intently working and showing everyone that you not only share the things, you DO the things. Let the world see you walk the walk, too!

@maryyvonn4806 4 жыл бұрын

This is why you inspire me BIG TIME - your passion.

@StephenBell_video 5 жыл бұрын

Peter you make youtube! Thank you for all your videos and tuts!

@TomLally 5 жыл бұрын

Hair cut!!! Damnnnnn. Nicely done with the video as always. Much peace and love.

@Fondy13 5 жыл бұрын

NEVER STOP MAKING VIDEOS! I enjoy everything you create/teach/share.

@morrisonb8783 5 жыл бұрын

I love how much you're leaning into the motion graphics.

@Juan_Mecha 5 жыл бұрын

If it's a tutorial where's the PFSWHAT'S UP EVERYBODY?

@MikelangeloPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what a good way to spell that would be. Well done.

@finesse5820 5 жыл бұрын

He gave a small one in the collab with MKBHD

@KaiSosceles 5 жыл бұрын

Thelack of PFWATSUP makes this the best video he’s ever done.

@ezekielnduli5181 5 жыл бұрын

The intro means everything to us 😊.

@fuxing81 5 жыл бұрын

Need that "WUTS UP" lol

@CaptainJack63 5 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of your best lessons yet! I've been thinking of going into product photography and this technic has really inspired me.

@SethBarrick 5 жыл бұрын

Captain Jack I too was thinking of product photography! It’s so cool and brands will pay you lots of money for it. Do you have an Instagram?

@jakubmazur8938 4 жыл бұрын

Shutter sound synced with music during showing Denis photos, amazing! So satisfying!

@l33t1ee7 5 жыл бұрын

Love this. I've always struggled with taking photos like this. Thanks Pete

@matthewpatterson9184 5 жыл бұрын

This video/Peter's Channel is a great example of why you SHOULD be able to post images as KZfaq comments. Would be great to see people's work as a comparison.

@JohnnyJamesJamrock 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Faceoverafaceofaface 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pet, I sometimes loose my inspiration in photography, but you always bring it back with videos like this one 👊

@Jayne1971 5 жыл бұрын

You're either from Up North over here in the UK, or your phone autocorrected Pete to Pet. 🤔

@sherylbentick8085 5 жыл бұрын

Love the -outtakes, bloopers at the end where you are setting out the ‘flat lay’, love watching people ‘s process when they’re creating 💕

@thecc45 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and your ideas. Since I started with photography I didn't know nothing now I can say that I'm not really bad. Thanks to God for people like you! Enjoying all time 😊

@PetersenBjoern 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I need to try this! What a great tip :-)

@TomWatkinsTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring us photographers/filmmakers out there

@emilyjones9401 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@joewellins4329 5 жыл бұрын

Your films are good Tom. New sub

@capalexanddadin7175 5 жыл бұрын

I like how the bloopers let you see the actual creative process. So nice!

@love2loveu636 4 жыл бұрын

I’m ready to slay this flat lay thang! Love your passion! ❤️

@ristespiroski 5 жыл бұрын

That new intro is 🔥🔥🔥 !!!

@INVIRT 5 жыл бұрын

Pete! You gotta paint your wall-vent to match your wall. Sticking out like a sore thumb. Its easy: 4 screws, a 1-inch paint brush and do 2 coats.

@hollanholmesart714 3 жыл бұрын

Peter, I noticed something you said around the 6:20 mark, with regard to placing/arranging large and small objects. I'm a professional artist and one of the things I've learned from the best artists is what is referred to as "unequal distribution of mass" in compositions and you're teaching your viewers how to do just that! You've made photography an art form. The thing I love most about your work is your attention to detail. Absolutely love your enthusiasm. It's infectious and inspiring. More, please.

@reedshepherd4855 5 жыл бұрын

Okay why was my eye so attracted to your notes? Those looked so aesthetically pleasing!

@thelifeofjools8384 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty useful info... I learnt a fair bit.... thanks ! 👍

@hankblack1 5 жыл бұрын

in the middle of the night and i´m still awake to watch your video! Greets from Berlin Germany

@Thamios 5 жыл бұрын

Düsseldorf hier :P

@hankblack1 5 жыл бұрын

@@JonackFilm Clicknoob bei Insta. Ich habe gerade dein Video in der U-Bahn gesehen haha herrlich

@MarkBojovic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me into your photographer's mind. Love your thought process. Thank you for considering the background as an important texture and detail element and not just a lifeless white space. Felt like this video was a part of a master class. Keep it up!

@mikepawlikguitar 3 жыл бұрын

Peter, I'm so happy you do what you do. You're amazing for helping us all out. Have an amazing day! PEACE!

@jaytvlogs7327 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this I’m getting my camera now

@Mr_8ean 5 жыл бұрын

waaaait a minute!!! i think you need to show how you create your notes. That sneak peek looked dope!

@Weird_Quests 5 жыл бұрын

Always watching about the vids you’re passionate about, Pete! Also, loving the new setup!

@mrspeeddemon727 5 жыл бұрын

You are amazing Peter! You are such a wealth of knowledge and experience and I love the passion and enthusiasm you bring to your videos. Most importantly however, I appreciate you’re willingness to share all of that with the rest of us. To inspire us and help make us better. You sir, are a diamond!

@imranharun 5 жыл бұрын

Colour scheme plays a big part as well.

@Rayfano1002 5 жыл бұрын

1:34 OMG! That click synchronized with the music :O

@Krisstofers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Peter!!! You delivered!!! Amazing help!!! Even in the blooper reel... I love that real-time action that you do, that makes us amateurs know you struggle too!

@mpactdesignmedia 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME tutorial! Thanks, Pete!!

@regenroadtrip 5 жыл бұрын

Me: "I dunno how these IG guys think through those top-down shots... would be really cool thing to do for the National Park Service site where I volunteer's museum item of the week series...." Peter: "FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHY, YO!!!" Me: "Get the F out of my head, Peter! This is like the 4th damn time you've done this."

@extendo7137 5 жыл бұрын

It's 4am in India and I am here to watch your video!!

@zakahossain7147 5 жыл бұрын

kaisa hai bhai?

@sudipkundu999 5 жыл бұрын

Same bro! Was just about to sleep when this notification popped up!

@chiragverma3598 5 жыл бұрын

Sab Hindustani Bhai ko namaskar aur salaam 🙆🏻‍♂️

@rohitagarwal1260 5 жыл бұрын

4:30

@badori16 5 жыл бұрын

2 am here

@davidromanart 5 жыл бұрын

This got me pumped to try some exciting flatlays! 🙌🏼💙

@katywolffis7678 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! As a graphic designer hierarchy is HUGE! And in a way a flat lay is like designing a page layout.

@Outdoor.pixels 5 жыл бұрын

Hands down best video you have done in awhile. I hope you do more product photography videos maybe talk about how to light product photography In the next one but I think it’s what you are the best at and I just started a EDC Instagram account and this video really helped me out a lot and gave me so many ideas for EDC pictures I wanna take! Thanks Pete!!

@paulocuento9949 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there..i really like the photos shown on this video.. do you have any idea on the camera settings on this? (apperture, speed, iso, photoshop filters etc etc.).. any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance and goodluck on your EDC instagram

@DanishsuburbPhotographyKge 5 жыл бұрын

Pleas do a vlog on how you makes you videos from idea to how you plan it, plan you shots, and how you get the shots, makes that perfect timeline 👌🏻🙏🏼

@DaniGareta 5 жыл бұрын

Love today's topic. You nailed it Pt!

@Silentprune 5 жыл бұрын

Always learning with you Pete! Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

@Jack_all 4 жыл бұрын

I instinctively cringe when I see a $240 ND filter sitting on the floor.

@katywolffis7678 4 жыл бұрын

I did too. 🤦‍♀️😬

@softwareadministrato 4 жыл бұрын

That's my whole gear worth :O

@warinc2709 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man I love the videos I learned form your videos and now 3 months into photography i am making good money thanks for your videos.

@kartarbhogal 5 жыл бұрын

How did you start making money if you don't mind me asking?

@andreasholmm 5 жыл бұрын

@@kartarbhogal f

@kartarbhogal 5 жыл бұрын

@@andreasholmm what does that mean?

@andreasholmm 5 жыл бұрын

@@kartarbhogal Following :) I will get a nofification if he replies.

@kartarbhogal 5 жыл бұрын

@@andreasholmm ah sick

@hasmiandis5634 5 жыл бұрын

New intro? Hell yeah! Man this is really usefull advice for product photography, thank you

@seelautravel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for more great tips man 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@JeremyTri 5 жыл бұрын

DAB ON EM, PETE! 🔥😄

@morrisonben 5 жыл бұрын

“PFWHATS UP EVERYBODY” is missing 😳😤

@lillian4590 5 жыл бұрын

Peter, your just such an inspiration to me and I am so glad that you have this amazing channel that I can look up to. Thanks so much for what you do for us.

@popupoo7 5 жыл бұрын

When the camera snaps where on beat I felt that😍

@b991228 4 жыл бұрын

The flat lays that I gravitate to are the forest floor. I can go from ambient light to flash with modifiers, reflectors and flags. It doesn’t hurt to include moving water and snow.

@JamesLavish 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool concept!

@sergio.lameiras 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Could you make a follow up about how to light these types of photos?

@beutelleemaier3532 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful ! Love the organic style.

@strider112575 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Peter. As usual, it's inspiring.

@EmiBeaFilm 5 жыл бұрын

Peter: "opposed to shooting on a white flat no reflection IKEA desk" Me sitting at my white IKEA desk: :(

@parkereastmond2606 5 жыл бұрын

EmiBea literally same 😂

@anthonylau3065 5 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@LilyTree 5 жыл бұрын

It's time to wrinkle up a t-shirt! 😁

@benjamingrafe7564 5 жыл бұрын

Nice the KrewKast music ( is a German podcast for technic stuff) 😂

@lexx-low 5 жыл бұрын

Ich bin schockiert! ich bin wirklich erschrocken xD

@benjamingrafe7564 5 жыл бұрын

@@lexx-low War ich auch xD

@VenkatSharma 5 жыл бұрын

1 Million+ views for sure. Great Tutorial... Packed with Info! Thanks, Peter!

@goldxiong6900 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips and visuals!! I love how you have the little details of water in that nautical shot or the wood texture of the background to compliment the items. That background is like lighting where it changes the mood of the picture. So inspired to go practice on a flat lay now!!!

@nf_prod7522 5 жыл бұрын

6:00 Balanced, as all things should be.

@CodyRMiller 5 жыл бұрын

**Peter McKinnon uploads new video** Me: Stops everything I’m doing to watch.

@JohnPaquette 5 жыл бұрын

YES! Thank you for this very educational video! Even the bloopers give us insight into the process! Thanks for keeping the intro tight, and getting to the lesson quickly.

@HeresMo Жыл бұрын

I find myself watching your back catalog more and more often. Always leave me with so much inspiration and aspirations to improve on my work. I have a little hack, I have many samples of wallpaper, and use them as the base for my flat lay photos. I think there is so much variety and it's cheap, and when it's ruined you simply roll out more.

@obbotv 5 жыл бұрын

Who else would love to have a peek into Petes notes? 🤓

@AnduStan 5 жыл бұрын

Peter, show us your notes!!! :)

@SethBarrick 5 жыл бұрын

Leon Saß I would! This guy never seems to run out of great ideas...until he does and he makes a video about it haha😂

@johniscatholic 5 жыл бұрын

Fly the flag 🏴‍☠️ If you know, you know.

@economie1013 5 жыл бұрын

Subscrib please !

@finesse5820 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know

@capalexanddadin7175 5 жыл бұрын

I knooooooow!!!

@HelloQTNZ 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! I'm gonna get amongst this IMMEDIATELY!!

@DEESyt 5 жыл бұрын

Every single time I watch one of your videos I gain something new.. Thank you

@kahfibonboy 5 жыл бұрын

what's the ideal focal length to shoot flat lay? anyway i always learn when i watch pete vid. thanks

@paulocuento9949 4 жыл бұрын

@JerryJr.V 5 жыл бұрын

Oof! Anyone See That Change In The End Of The Intro? ,🔥

@331slash 5 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely incredible

@simonabbott975 5 жыл бұрын

I like and find these types of photography tutorials helpful/useful.

@KardosoMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Upload 1 min ago and I’m 65th comment..dang

@allyssiafisher7094 5 жыл бұрын

Peter: "I actually took off my shirt, put it on the table..." Me: "Did you film that???"

@sa_arias 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video man, great as always

@danbenedejcic12 5 жыл бұрын

Loving the sound effects

@DavidGluhaich 5 жыл бұрын

But what about the actual taking of the photo, Pete? Like where are the tips on how to actually take the photo and get it perfectly top down without it being at an uncomfortable slight angle? And what focal length do you recommend? Stuff like that?

@KLCMedia1 5 жыл бұрын

This is what I was hoping for as well... Maybe next one..

@TheStuntmanx96 5 жыл бұрын

That's where you'll have to experiment with... 😁

@DavidGluhaich 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheStuntmanx96 Already have. That's why I commented this. They just haven't really looked right because I'm not sure the answers to my questions.

@JohnnyJamesJamrock 4 жыл бұрын

Alright it's been a month....have you gotten any better with a little time and practice....be honest....

@paulocuento9949 4 жыл бұрын

@TubeofBricks 5 жыл бұрын

Irgendjemand aus Deutschland hier, der die Musik am Anfang vom KrewKast kennt?!😂

@jannik6147 4 жыл бұрын

jup

@derbananenmann4133 4 жыл бұрын

ja ehre😂👍

@tcy101 4 жыл бұрын

I unintentionally took a photo with the principles that you explained in this video. I did not realize it was the details that made the photo looks so much better than if there were no details.