Flat Lay
clothing photography

What is Flat Lay Photography?

Flat lay photography is a method of arranging products on a flat surface and photographing them from above. It’s an essential style fore-commerce, as it presents items in a clean, organized, and visually appealing way.

At Shootify, we offer and specialize in all types of flat lay photography services for e-commerce brands — including clothing, accessories, beauty products, home goods, and more.

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Types of Flat Lay clothing Photograph

At Shootify, we provide a variety of flat lay photography styles

  • Hanging Flat Lays: Garments are hung against a wall or flat surface, ideal for showcasing drape and length. Hanging flat lay photography has become very popular lately among recognizable brands.
  • Tabletop Flat Lays: Products are arranged lying flat on a surface, providing a clean, minimalistic look.
  • Staffed Flat Lays: Forms and shapers are used to give garments more shape, mimicking a 3D effect.
  • Group Styled Flat Lays: Multiple products are styled together to create a dynamic and engaging scene
  • Editorials flay lays: Creative flat lays
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Retouching for Flat Lays

Retouching is a crucial part of the flat lay photography process:

  • Basic Retouching: Removes all stylist props like pins and clips, ensuring a clean finish.
  • Premium retouching: Includes advanced adjustments, such as removing creases, enhancing symmetry, and improving fabric details for a refined and professional look.

At Shootify, we ensure every image achieves a consistent and polished appearance.

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Common Flat Lay Views
(for Clothing)

The most common flat lay shots include:

  • Front view – A clean, straight-on image of the garment, often used as the main product photo
  • Back view – Adds clarity by showing the full design and cut from behind
  • Side view – A close-up of the material to show texture, weave, and color more accurately
  • Detailed shots – Focused images of stitching, buttons, or unique features that add value to your product
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Product Preparation for Flat Lay Photography

To achieve the best results with flat lay photography

Recommended Sizes:

XS or S are ideal for maintaining consistency across product images.

Clothing Inspection

Please inspect items for any damage or defects before shipping them to us.

Same Sizing

Ensure all garments sent to us are the same size for uniformity.

Shootify’s Process

Upon arrival, we unpack garments, steam them, and style them using pinning, clipping, and shaping techniques unless specified otherwise.

Note: Proper preparation ensures that the final images are polished, professional, and consistent across your product listings

How does it work?

We do work remotely

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Get a quote

Tell us about your project and we’ll give you a clear, upfront price. Discounts available for larger orders.

Ship your product

Simply send your items to our studio — we’ll handle everything else.

Download images

Your photos are delivered polished and ready to use, no extra work needed.

Sell

With professional images in hand, selling your products becomes simple and stress-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you charge for flat lays?

We work based on fixed pricing per photo. Rates are lower for large volume orders, and we also offer exclusive discounts for members.
To see detailed pricing, visit: Ecommerce product photography pricing–Shootify

What is the process?
  1. Contact us and tell us about your project. Let us know what the product is, how many images you need per item, and what angles you’d like. If you have photo references, feel free to share them
  2. Based on your project details and order size, we’ll provide a custom quote.
  3. Share any image specs—file type, image size, background preference, etc.
  4. Ship your products to our studio. Once received, we check the quantity and schedule them for production.
  5. We work with prepayment before starting the shoot.
What is your turnaround time?

The standard turnaround is 7 business days. Need it sooner? We offer rush service for an additional fee.

Can I get a sample photo before placing a full order?

Yes. You can send us one product to test. For large orders or new clients, we can shoot and share a sample photo first to confirm the look before moving forward.

Do you steam clothes before the shoot?

Yes! Every garment is carefully prepped and steamed before the shoot to ensure a clean, professional look.