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Flat Lay Photography: the Key to Your Instagram Success

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Overview

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The purpose of this class is to teach students one of the most popular styles in photography for Instagram - flat lay.

With this class, you will learn how to create amazing flat lays, and make your Instagram look better. You will also improve your photography skills.

Who is this class for?

  • Bloggers (fashion, beauty, lifestyle and even travel).
  • Small business owners, who want to create pictures of their products for social networks.
  • Artists, who want to take pictures of their works.

Curious persons, who want to learn something new.

What you will learn:

  • What is flat lay photography, types of flat lay and why it's important to learn this style in photography.
  • Lighting: types of lighting, the best light for shooting.
  • Composition rules and tricks.
  • Where to find inspiration.
  • Color as a key to balanced, harmonious pictures.
  • Shooting and editing process.
  • How to choose a background for your flat lays.
  • How to tell a story with your pictures.
  • What are props for flat lay.

I will share my experience with you, tell you tricks and tips and show you examples for better understanding. We will go through theoretical and practical part and as a result, you will create your flat lay picture for the class project.

Syllabus

  • Flat Lay Intro
  • Class Project
  • What is a Flat Lay
  • Types of Flat Lay
  • Inspiration
  • Tell Your Story
  • Background
  • Props
  • Light
  • Color
  • Composition
  • Shooting
  • Editing
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Valeriia Cherpak

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