Easter Flatlay tutorial

Anya Jensen23rd March 2018

When Easter approaches, I always try and make some cute Easter pictures to use for Social media or even as cute little postcards. When I am out and about I always keep my eyes open for sweet things I can use – now or for future photography projects.

I have a growing prop collection, and they are currently stored under the bed, but if I keep buying stuff I’ll need a bigger place soon. Here I am going to share a cute little Easter flatlay with you.

The ‘rules’ of creating a flatlay can easily be adapted to any other flatlays – principles are the same.

MATERIALS:
  • A SURFACE TO SHOOT ON – MINE IS A RUSTIC OLD TABLE
  • YOUR CAMERA OR PHONE
  • REMEMBER A FLATLAY IS SHOT FROM THE TOP LOOKING DOWN
  • YOUR PROPS AT THE READY
  • PAINTED EGGS,
  • FLUFFY EASTER CHICKS
  • SCISSORS, RIBBON, FOLIAGE OR FLOWERS
  • TWINE
  • CUTLERY OR CROCKERY OR BOTH
METHOD:
  • Find your background.
  • You can use tabletops, wrapping paper, tissue, cardboard, everything with structure and a coherent colour.
  • Pick an item or colour to start off with – which is the base for your styling.
  • Find items that match in colour or theme.
  • Place the key item, and then start working your way out. Don’t overthink it, then it becomes difficult.
  • Have small props, fresh, dried or even pressed flowers available if you need them.
  • Keep adding your props until you think it looks great through your camera.
  • Try and shoot different angles and move around.
  • Sometimes you have to move the things around on the table until it ‘works’.
  • HAVE FUN WITH IT.

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