A DIVISION OF UPGRADED IMAGES PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
A DIVISION OF UPGRADED IMAGES
Flat Lay Photography
The Flat Lay Clothing styling option provides the biggest opportunity for us to customize your clothing photos to your liking. Clothing with this option can be styled completely flat or “relaxed” and wavy. Lighting can be uniform to evenly light each piece or directional to add depth and emphasize texture.
WHY SELECT FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHY?
Without a body or mannequin inside, it’s very easy for flat lay clothing photos to look over-sized and unappealing. That’s where our years of experience come into play. Our skilled clothing photographers have each styled thousands of pieces of clothing and know how to make every item look its best. Remember, “flat” is the first part of “flattering”!
FLAT Lay PHOTOGRAPHY PRICING
Primary Photos – $23/photo
A “Primary Photo” simply means the first or main photo for each item and is usually a photo of the front of the item.
Alternate-Angle Photos – $19/photo
If you want more than just a Primary Photo for a particular piece of clothing, you can also request Alternate-Angle Photos such as a photo of the back of the item.
Detail Close-Up Photos – $8/photo
If you really want to draw attention to a design element such as buttons, stitching or fabric design, a Detail Close-Up Photo will do the trick.
Rush Service – $10/photo
Selecting this option gets your photos to you within two business days and is based on availability. Check with us first to make sure that rush service is available.
Clipping Paths - $3/photo
In the simplest terms, drawing a clipping path on your product images is like creating an invisible “cookie cutter” right around the edges of the item being photographed and will allow your designer to place your images against any background color or image.
Outfit and Group Shots - Quote Required
We try our hardest to avoid charging extra for photos, but if a single photo requires us to steam and style multiple items together then we may request an additional fee. We will always get your approval first.
Ghost Mannequin or Flat Lay Styling?
Both ghost mannequin and flat lay styling can be used to create beautiful and professional-looking clothing photos, but when it comes down to selecting one over the other, there’s no universal answer. Here are a couple things to consider when selecting a styling option…
- Will your customers understand the fit of the garment better if ghost mannequin styling is used?
- Are there graphics printed across the garment that might be easier to read if the garment is styled flat?
We’ve found that elastic or stretchy items such as athletic wear and swimwear generally photograph better with ghost mannequin styling so you can see the garments fully stretched.
Other than that, it’s really a matter of preference. If you budget allows, consider having them styled both ways!
The Flat Lay Photography Process
Steaming & Prepping
It should be no surprise that clothing that gets boxed and shipped to us gets wrinkled. Sometimes VERY wrinkled. That’s why the first thing we do when we receive your items is hang and steam everything.
Styling & Lighting
Styling clothing without a body inside requires experience, patience and a pinch of magic. While it would be hard to prove that we possess magic, we certainly have a tremendous amount of experience and patience.
Post Production
Once the images have been created, we edit them to remove the background and any flaws, wrinkles or other undesirable elements that appear in the photo. We also match colors for each piece of clothing to the photos.
FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHY FAQ's
Getting Professional And Affordable Apparel Photos From A Clothing Photography Studio Is No Longer Difficult. Just Pick A Styling Option And Leave The Rest To Us.
