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Overhead Food Flat Lay

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Bird's-eye view of a beautifully plated meal with utensils, napkin, and garnish arranged artistically.

How to do this pose

  1. Place the main dish off-center on the table
  2. Arrange utensils, napkin, and drinks around it
  3. Add small garnish elements (herbs, spices, sauces)
  4. Shoot directly from above, keeping the camera parallel to the table

Photography tips

Style the plate before shooting. Remove clutter. Use fresh herbs as garnish for color pops.

Expression

N/A - product/food shot.

Camera angle

Directly overhead (90°) for flat lay.

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Camera settings

ISO 400 · Unlock all camera settings in the app — aperture, shutter speed, focal length and lighting notes.

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