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Also, try adding plates, trays or dishes into your composition to create interesting lines within your photo and bring smaller items that may get lost in the shot more into focus.

Just because your best light is by a window, doesn’t mean you have to use a bare windowsill as your background! Grab a blanket, a sweater or another oversized piece of fabric with an interesting color or texture to set up your items on for the shot. Keeping the products in your Instagram pictures cohesive will help you set the vibe for the photo and communicate your current state of mind. You could go for a more studious setup by incorporating a cup of coffee, a notebook or a magazine, a candle or other items you may find on your desk. Then, I typically add my analogue camera or other items I use everyday like my favorite lipstick to the photo. I usually try and find items that give off cozy “feels” or go for a more “fashion” flat lay by grabbing my favorite pair of jeans, white button-down top, and newest slides. This is probably my favorite part of taking flat lays-finding the perfect products to pair together. I am a neutral-loving girl so I usually stick with black, white, and grays when composing my photos. Bonus points if these hues correspond to your feed’s overarching aesthetic. Gather items for your still life that consist of two or three key colors that work in tandem and complement each other. It also helps avoid any harsh shadows that are hard to remove or brighten in an editing app. The right soft light will make your photos crisper and bring out the colors. Try to set up your shot near a window during daylight. Natural light is always my top choice for flat lays. Ready to start shooting? Here’s my checklist to nail the perfect ‘gram. The shot takes some practice to master, but these types of Instagram pictures can be a great way to add variety to your feed, putting some space between back-to-back #OOTDs or vacation photos. But how well do you know the flat lay? For those not familiar, a flat lay is a photo of someone’s new lipstick, shoes, or favorite piece of clothing from a birds-eye view, often photographed on a bed, the floor, or a desk. Chances are, you’re pretty well-versed in Instagram’s most famous tropes - the selfie, the food shot, the “from where I stand” shoe overview.