FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2019
- 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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Peter: “Balance is what you need.”
Thanos: “Just what I was thinking...👌”
Shane Gooden kawhi would agree
😂
As everything should be
LMFAO!!!
As all things should be
Sticky tack is your best friend for round objects.
As a musician I greatly appreciate the rapid photo flashes right on the beat of the music...so good🙌🏼
same, it was ear and eyegasm hahaha
PRO TIP......Make friendships with flooring companies!! You can get your hands on some good flooring samples that they no longer use
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!
Great tip! Thank you for that!
Kevin Myers wow that’s a super good idea. Thanks for the tip man!
Great idea!
Kevin Myers absolute genius
1:35 Those on-tempo photo changes are so satisfying 🤤
it's a bop
So satisfying. I wish it could go on forever! The photos are stunning too
Should’ve also included how to set up the actual camera and find the lighting
He already had such a video
@@youtubeaddict1 link?
@@youtubeaddict1 yeah, please, give us a link.
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!
He should have just taken all the pictures for me so I dont have to learn another hobby.
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).
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!
you should make a videos about food photography
He did one with his buddy Dennis the Prescott awhile back.Highly recommend his Instagram and TH-cam!! I discovered him through Peter :)
Ya
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
At first glance I thought it was food pornography😂😂😂
I wholeheartedly agree
Dang! I just listened to this on an actual speaker and not just my laptop speakers, the audio on that intro is so fresh!!
Sweet editing Mr McKinnon! The beat with the Photos, the bottle cap noise. Love it!
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.
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
I know right. I was feeling it too Lorenzo. I’m excited to get started. Blessings! 🙏🏾❤️
Loved this video... learned some really cool things i can definitely put to work. Awesome work pete!!
Shutter sound synced with music during showing Denis photos, amazing! So satisfying!
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!
Thanks for inspiring us photographers/filmmakers out there
Yes
Your films are good Tom. New sub
Cheers for the tips mate. Your videos help my video's look better each time I make one
Pat , Australia
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has to do multiple takes when I'm talking! Sometimes I almost feel like I'm speaking a foreign language and the words don't make sense any more. Another awesome video, as always. Thanks for the tips!
I love how much you're leaning into the motion graphics.
Great video man! Really great tips and the way you break it down makes so much sense and is really quite simple 👌
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.
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?
That office space at your home just rocks!
Enjoying the BTS at the end because the video definitely makes it seem like setting the items up is accomplished quickly!
Definitely learned a lot and really enjoy learning from you!! Keep it up
Peter you make youtube! Thank you for all your videos and tuts!
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.
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!
Hair cut!!! Damnnnnn. Nicely done with the video as always. Much peace and love.
If it's a tutorial where's the
PFSWHAT'S UP EVERYBODY?
I always wondered what a good way to spell that would be. Well done.
He gave a small one in the collab with MKBHD
Thelack of PFWATSUP makes this the best video he’s ever done.
The intro means everything to us 😊.
Need that "WUTS UP" lol
This style makes my ocd happy as well. Drone top down shots are my favorite!
Love the -outtakes, bloopers at the end where you are setting out the ‘flat lay’, love watching people ‘s process when they’re creating 💕
This video/Peter's Channel is a great example of why you SHOULD be able to post images as TH-cam comments. Would be great to see people's work as a comparison.
Agreed
Thanks Pet, I sometimes loose my inspiration in photography, but you always bring it back with videos like this one 👊
You're either from Up North over here in the UK, or your phone autocorrected Pete to Pet. 🤔
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!
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!!!
in the middle of the night and i´m still awake to watch your video! Greets from Berlin Germany
Eh ich komme auch aus Berlin gib mal dein Instagram wenn du auch Fotos machst :)
Düsseldorf hier :P
@@JonackFilm Clicknoob bei Insta. Ich habe gerade dein Video in der U-Bahn gesehen haha herrlich
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.
Nothing better than photography and a good lay 😉
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.
Colour scheme plays a big part as well.
Thank you for this I’m getting my camera now
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.
Idk about anyone else but the shutter sound effects with the transitions was super satisfying 😂😂
Oh yes I need to try this! What a great tip :-)
Pretty useful info... I learnt a fair bit.... thanks ! 👍
Peter absolutely loved never stop picking up some great ideas.Thanks so much for sharing Deb 👍✌
When the camera snaps where on beat I felt that😍
waaaait a minute!!! i think you need to show how you create your notes. That sneak peek looked dope!
That new intro is 🔥🔥🔥 !!!
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.
Always learning with you Pete! Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
1:34 OMG! That click synchronized with the music :O
It's 4am in India and I am here to watch your video!!
kaisa hai bhai?
Same bro! Was just about to sleep when this notification popped up!
Sab Hindustani Bhai ko namaskar aur salaam 🙆🏻♂️
4:30
2 am here
I like how the bloopers let you see the actual creative process. So nice!
Love this. I've always struggled with taking photos like this. Thanks Pete
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 👌🏻🙏🏼
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.
How did you start making money if you don't mind me asking?
@@kartarbhogal f
@@andreasholmm what does that mean?
@@kartarbhogal Following :) I will get a nofification if he replies.
@@andreasholmm ah sick
The passion you give off is how I hope my clients see me when I talk to them about their website. I probably end up sounding like a screaming lunatic, but in my head it comes off just like this. Thank You for your videos. I'm fairly new to photography and your approach really works with me. Best of luck to you and yours.
Thanks for inspiring us every day, Peter ♥️
Keep up with these tutorials part 2 😁
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!!
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
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.
Super cool concept!
Love your passion and it shows in your work. Texture tip is the BEST!!!!! Thank you!
Love tutorial vids like this that go into principles of what you're doing and not just technical bits. I did a lay flat photo of my old camera I was selling online - it's grotesque, but I wasn't thinking through all of these sorts of design elements I could have used. Either way- it sold, but next time - I want to go above and beyond.
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."
what's the ideal focal length to shoot flat lay?
anyway i always learn when i watch pete vid. thanks
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
Peter, I'm so happy you do what you do. You're amazing for helping us all out. Have an amazing day! PEACE!
You’ve helped me truly understand the importance of texture. And for this, I thank you!
Peter: "opposed to shooting on a white flat no reflection IKEA desk"
Me sitting at my white IKEA desk: :(
EmiBea literally same 😂
Ha!
It's time to wrinkle up a t-shirt! 😁
Great video! Could you make a follow up about how to light these types of photos?
Great advice Pete! The little details and textures are what separate your flat photos from every stock photo out there with the same contents.
You are Absolutely brilliant!! Such a great teacher. This is so helpful.
I instinctively cringe when I see a $240 ND filter sitting on the floor.
I did too. 🤦♀️😬
That's my whole gear worth :O
Nice the KrewKast music ( is a German podcast for technic stuff) 😂
Ich bin schockiert! ich bin wirklich erschrocken xD
@@lexx-low War ich auch xD
Peter, your use of window light is very inspiring to me. I did a newborn photo shoot using window light, and a lamp, and also made a little drone, b-roll video, 00:59 long, using 100% window light. Keep up the awesome work, videos, and influence! You are the best personality on TH-cam!
I like and find these types of photography tutorials helpful/useful.
“PFWHATS UP EVERYBODY” is missing 😳😤
6:00 Balanced, as all things should be.
Pete I am loving your tutorials man, thanks very much for sharing your knowledge and experience in photography! cheers! ;)
you're helping me so much, I'm an amateur photographer for my husband brewery and all your tips and tricks tutorials are helping me so much!!!!
DAB ON EM, PETE! 🔥😄
Fly the flag 🏴☠️
If you know, you know.
Subscrib please !
I don't know
I knooooooow!!!
Thank you, Sir Pete! ☺️ Another knowledge and wisdom for us. God bless!
NEVER STOP MAKING VIDEOS! I enjoy everything you create/teach/share.
Who else would love to have a peek into Petes notes? 🤓
Peter, show us your notes!!! :)
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😂
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?
This is what I was hoping for as well... Maybe next one..
That's where you'll have to experiment with... 😁
@@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.
Alright it's been a month....have you gotten any better with a little time and practice....be honest....
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
Balance.... Creamy.... crystal clear.... color symmetry.... and interesting. That's what makes the photo. NICE JOB with yours Peter!! I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson!
Yup! As a graphic designer hierarchy is HUGE! And in a way a flat lay is like designing a page layout.
**Peter McKinnon uploads new video**
Me: Stops everything I’m doing to watch.
Oof! Anyone See That Change In The End Of The Intro? ,🔥
I’m ready to slay this flat lay thang! Love your passion! ❤️
So much inspiration in nearly 13 minutes - great. Thank you so much for your amazing content.
Irgendjemand aus Deutschland hier, der die Musik am Anfang vom KrewKast kennt?!😂
jup
ja ehre😂👍
Upload 1 min ago and I’m 65th comment..dang
You guy, you are a genius and am now so addicted. I always hang around waiting for the bell to notify me. Keep the energy coming cause these are really good vibes.
As soon as this video was over, I grabbed my camera and immediately started shooting flat lay photos! Learned so much from this tutorial, so thank you!
Maybe can you give the subtitle,,,, I come from indonesia and I love your video
Pake subtitle otomatis aja bang
OCD comment: the pencil and notebook aren’t lined up well :’)
New intro? Hell yeah!
Man this is really usefull advice for product photography, thank you
Always watching about the vids you’re passionate about, Pete! Also, loving the new setup!