Wait... What even is flat lay photography? Well, flat lays are photos taken directly above a collection of objects. Flat lays are visually pleasing and gorgeous. They often work well when working with a brand and trying to photograph a product in an aesthetic and unique way. Even simple everyday objects can be turned into Instagram-worthy content. Flat lays are the perfect way to get creative. They work for any occasion (not only for branded content), I personally like to shoot and create visually pleasing breakfast flat lays. And you know what? Creating a flay lay is quite simple. Here are five tips for flat lay photos:

Find the perfect spot for natural lighting because let me tell you lighting is what defines the quality of the picture. Low light causes dark and grainy pictures which often cannot be saved with editing. Usually, good spots are close to the windows. If you need some extra light you can easily direct it from your laptop screen. Just open youtube and search for a bright white screen, then put the brightness to the highest and there you have a professional like ring light effect.

Try complementary colours or opposite colours or just similar colours like I do. I personally always go for neutral tones because those tones please my visual eye. I use hues of brown and beige, black, white, gold for details like jewellery and of course wood.

Choose a background that makes your photos beautiful. White is the safe way to go because when it is used correctly it highlights your objects and keeps the attention in them. However, the background can also bring a nice contrast to the picture which is why I often choose marble for my pictures. If you do not have a white table the illusion is easy to create with a white poster background or with wrapping paper.

As I already explained, flat lays are pictures taken directly above. If you have your objects on the table use a stool to stand on and snap that perfect shot. Ladders might work too and a tripod. I once taped my phone into a ceiling light so get creative; anything can work.

Editing colours and lighting is the key to a harmonized final result. Try to remove shadows and play with the colour palettes. Straightening the picture is also important. Adding filters and special effects can also help your picture to stand out. If you want more tips on the best editing apps click here.

Those are my five simple tips for flat lay photographs. Remember, flat lays can make anything stand out and in my case, it's always the breakfast that just looks twice better once I adjust everything nicely and snap that aesthetic shot.

I don't know why but for so long I have avoided white bottoms. Jeans, skirts or pants I just didn't like them, or more like I felt like I couldn't pull them off. But this year my brain has done a 360 flip and you can find off-white jeans, pants and a skirt from my closet. This midi skirt is from ginatricot and my current go-to piece. I bought it during summer to spice up my already such neutral closet. Who spices up their closet with white right? Well I do. Anyhow I have found myself reaching for it more now when the weather is getting colder. I guess it's just a perfect piece for cozy autumn looks. I like to match it up with my Dr. Martens and some cardigans or sweaters. As long as everything is nice and neutral right? Here I went for leather jacket, which has slowly creeped it's way back to my most worn pieces after years of just hanging in my closet. But well leather is making a come back this fall for real, isn't it? So no wonder why I find myself reaching out for it more too.

Hope you guys have had a lovely start of autumn even though corona is still breathing in our necks. I am planning on getting back to blogging for real now, so see you soon!

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I feel like everyone knows Marimekko and it's most iconic printed fabric called Unikko. At least I am one of those people who just can't get enough of Marimekko designs. I have few of their pieces in my closet but also some pieces around my apartment. I wish I had much more, but this is quite pricy brand. I have had my eyes on their jackets for a while now but I never got a chance to buy one. They were always sold out.

A while ago I was having lunch with my mother and I complained her about how much I want of their jackets and she blurt out that she actually has one in her closet. Can you believe? We lived under the same roof for twenty years and it never came up. Well now as you can see, it's mine (well not really because I am only allowed to borrow it).

Do you have any pieces from Marimekko? I have my eyes on one of their new knits but it's temporary sold out. Surprise surprise! Fingers crossed that I will get my hands on it.