{"id":988,"date":"2019-12-30T02:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T02:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=988"},"modified":"2023-03-15T05:27:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:27:21","slug":"what-is-an-edc-flat-lay-picture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/what-is-an-edc-flat-lay-picture\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is An EDC Flat Lay Picture?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_959381-fb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7e4495-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7e4495-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7e4495-24 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Instagram is a funny place, you know it, I know it, we all know it. Trends come and go, but one that has been around for a few years and is still developing fans as it moves into different niches is the #flatlay. I post a lot of #edcflatlay pictures and it is historically one of my more popular types of posts and usually always brings in the likes and follows. So I thought I would delve into exactly what a flat lay picture is.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f83b83-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a6d464-81{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a6d464-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_a6d464-81 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Is-Everyday-Carry-essentials-.jpg\" alt=\"What Is A Flatlay Picture?\" class=\"wp-image-992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Is-Everyday-Carry-essentials-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Is-Everyday-Carry-essentials--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Is-Everyday-Carry-essentials--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Is-Everyday-Carry-essentials--150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with what is a flat lay? By definition, a flat lay is an image or a style of photography in which a number of things are arranged on a surface and then photographed from above with a birds-eye view. So, if you have been trolling Instagram for any length of time, you have undoubtedly come across a flat lay picture. Usually, these are more popular in the blogging, design, and photography niches, but the trend is taking off in the outdoors, bushcraft and EDC communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is an EDC flat lay you ask? EDC flat lays are a type of pictures where gear junkies far and wide layout there daily carry gear in neat rows or grids and some of them will be built around a theme, color or activity. You can even see some amazing flat lay pictures from HVAC companies and other trade professionals where they empty their van and lay everything out including the employees, these are just awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_e98335-0f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_e98335-0f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-Is-An-EDC-Flat-Lay-Picture-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many variations of flay lay styles and the picture doesn\u2019t always have to be of smartly arranged gear or items. The broader definition of a flat lay is just taking the picture from above and capturing everything in an expansive photo. Some bloggers and Instagrammers who really specialize in taking awesome flat lay pictures will focus on one particular item and use everything else as a supporting cast. This type of flat lay is often called a hero flat lay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I never really knew that a flat lay was a thing until I stumbled upon the hashtag on Instagram. I posted a picture back in April of 2018 with my <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/pinterest-basics-for-everyday-carry-fans\/\">Everyday Carry<\/a> Gear arranged neatly on a picnic table, little did I know I would be addicted to flat lays after that post. That was also my very first Instagram post to ever break 1,000 likes. I was onto something with that picture. For all those creative types who want to rally against convention, there is something nice about order and being organized. I think that\u2019s why so many other flat lay pics are so popular.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f512eb-fd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c23c02-6f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c23c02-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_c23c02-6f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flatlay-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"EDC Gear Picture Advice\" class=\"wp-image-993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flatlay-Picture.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flatlay-Picture-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The #edcflatlay Hashtag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think I was the first one to start using the #edcflatlay hashtag, it would be cool if that was the case. I\u2019ve tried to reverse it back to see where it originated. Do you guys know when it first appeared? I don\u2019t want to take the credit if someone thought it up before me. For now, I will say I was at least an early adopter of the hashtag #edcflatlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some flat lay details and how to take a good EDC flat lay picture. First off, a common question is does a flat lay have to be taken from above? My answer to this is yes, a traditional flay lay in its purest sense is taken from above, but I think you can sometimes do it from a slight angle\u2026but then doesn\u2019t it just become a regular picture? I am not one to fight over the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all those creative types who want to rally against convention, there is something nice about order and being organized. I think that\u2019s why so many flat lay pics are so popular.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_b27bb6-e0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4cf908-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4cf908-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_4cf908-f0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flat-lay-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"Flatlay Picture Advice\" class=\"wp-image-999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flat-lay-Picture.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-A-Flat-lay-Picture-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take An EDC Flat Lay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pick A Good Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, you need something flat to shoot a #flatlay pic. This is an important step because you want your background to compliment your gear and not distract from it. Pick something that is not too busy and has a little texture. There is virtually no limit to options, if you look at a lot of my flay lay pics, I like using different types of wooden boards. I have several sets I keep handy. A great Instagram account I follow is @watchyue and he has some really cool organized pics. I love his background, it looks like a dark slate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to be all artsy here, but again, let\u2019s adhere to some basic photography skills. The composition of your picture is just as important as the lighting and theme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f148e5-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bb93e6-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bb93e6-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_bb93e6-74 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EDC-Flat-lay-How-To.jpg\" alt=\"How To Take Great Instagram Pictures\" class=\"wp-image-998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EDC-Flat-lay-How-To.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EDC-Flat-lay-How-To-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any picture, lighting is key. In the case of a flat lay, lighting can be a little tricky, especially if you are shooting items that have a glare like the sapphire crystal of a watch. Natural lighting works best and I have found and shooting these on a cloudy day is even better. If you\u2019re serious about raising the bar, you may want to invest in a light diffuser. These are so cheap on Amazon and come in various kits and sizes. Most of my flat lays I take are near a window that has adjustable blinds and I can fiddle with just the right amount of natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever scroll through Instagram and think that all these pictures look amazing by accident, think again. All of us spend a lot of time setting up these layouts. I\u2019m not ashamed to say it either. I actually use and abuse my gear, I always have a <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-a-pocket-knife\/\">pocket knife<\/a> and when I do a review, I really put the items through their paces. I also like taking pictures, so you can see my draw not only to Instagram but to cool pictures of pocketknives and gear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_45f547-db alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c4800e-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c4800e-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_c4800e-a2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-is-An-EDC-Flatlay-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"Flatlay Picture Essentials\" class=\"wp-image-1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-is-An-EDC-Flatlay-Picture.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-is-An-EDC-Flatlay-Picture-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no rule on how many or how few items you have to have in your EDC flat lay. The goal is to make it interesting and this can be accomplished by having a theme such as color, activity or even focus on a brand. I have done flat lays of all my multitools or all the stuff I took on a camping trip, I even have done just a Spyderco flat lay. You can arrange everything neatly in a grid style, a soldier style, where everything is arranged left to right or just a basic gear dump, where you take the picture from above and it is just a simple layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a hashtag called #edctertis where folks try to arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/edc-gear-shopping-list\/\">EDC gear<\/a> as tight as possible in a jigsaw puzzle fashion. Many of my pictures focus on what I am carrying on me that particular day. I also just like taking gear pictures and will sometimes set up stuff just to do a flat lay. The goal here is to be original and find your own style.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_58dfaf-38 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_07f9ac-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_07f9ac-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_07f9ac-be inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Learn-How-To-Take-Awesome-EDC-Pictures-On-Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"How-To-Take-EDC-Flatlay-Pics\" class=\"wp-image-994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Learn-How-To-Take-Awesome-EDC-Pictures-On-Instagram.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Learn-How-To-Take-Awesome-EDC-Pictures-On-Instagram-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Does Your Flat Lay Make Sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a touchy subject for some, but let\u2019s get to the point, does your picture actually make sense? Does it tell a story, does it represent you or your brand? Or, is it just a bunch of stuff thrown on a table? This also leads into the point of your <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/5-ways-to-grow-your-instagram-beside-just-using-instagram\/\">Instagram account and why are you trying to grow<\/a> followers, but again, that\u2019;s another article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of my flat lays are theme based, they focus on gear I use for camping, EDC or a project or adventure. I always get the wisecrack wanting to know if \u201call of that is in my pockets\u201d, obviously it\u2019s not but it\u2019s still funny to think about. To me, a layout of random stuff that doesn\u2019t match your account or have a theme is a waste of time. Did you know posting poor performing content on Instagram really hurts the next few posts you do? It\u2019s true, and that\u2019s something I will write about in the next few weeks\u2026all those giveaways can actually be pretty detrimental to our Instagram account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_c80445-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b6a330-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b6a330-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_b6a330-52 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Top-Spyderco-Knives.jpg\" alt=\"Use Camping gear For A flatlay Picture\" class=\"wp-image-1005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Top-Spyderco-Knives.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Top-Spyderco-Knives-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Is The Picture Balanced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to be all artsy here, but again, let\u2019s adhere to some basic photography skills. The composition of your picture is just as important as the lighting and theme. Is it balanced, is there a focal point, are you using negative space correctly, are the items too far apart or to close together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all things you want to think about. Otherwise, when you go to edit the picture, you will see you wasted your time. One thing I learned is not to put everything away until you know you got a good picture to start from. There have been a few times where I went to edit a pic only to realize I was out of focus, the camera was tilted, or there was a glare, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_fcec62-0b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_e8b2fe-0e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-great-Flatlay-Pictures-For-Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"Solider Style Flatlay Pictures\" class=\"wp-image-996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-great-Flatlay-Pictures-For-Instagram.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-great-Flatlay-Pictures-For-Instagram-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-great-Flatlay-Pictures-For-Instagram-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-To-Take-great-Flatlay-Pictures-For-Instagram-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solider Style Flatlay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flat Lay Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t rush, take the time to set up your shot. Think it through and try to make it your own style and original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay attention to the angle of your camera. Hold it parallel to the flat lay and keep it steady. Even holding it off just slightly can give your picture a canted look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Items-To-Use-In-A-Flatlay-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"Minimal Flatlay Picture Advice\" class=\"wp-image-997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Items-To-Use-In-A-Flatlay-Picture.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Items-To-Use-In-A-Flatlay-Picture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Items-To-Use-In-A-Flatlay-Picture-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/What-Items-To-Use-In-A-Flatlay-Picture-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minimalist Flatlay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s all in the edit. If you want to take your Instagram to the next level, then you need to learn how to edit your pics better. There is just too much competition out there to get noticed. I take all my pics with my phone and use SnapSeed to edit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experiment with picture ratios. You will notice that many Instagram pictures seem taller than just the normal square. I crop many of my pics to a 5:4 ratio which is like a rectangle standing upright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep it simple. Sounds crazy coming from me when you see some of my pics, but your goal is not to have your stuff look like a jumbled mess. Practice your style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have a better understanding of what an EDC flat lay is, let\u2019s see some of your pictures. Make sure to tag me on your Instagram posts with @tech_writer and use the hashtag #edcflatlay. This way I can leave a snarky comment and ask you if \u201cthat\u2019s all in your pocket\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I saw all the EDC pics from my Instagram friends and myself being hijacked on Pinterest and others taking credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering why I just wrote an article about taking pictures of EDC flat lay\u2019s? Well, besides having an addiction to Spyderco and Alox, in the real world I spend my time doing all things digital for my clients from blogging, web design to search engine optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of my inspiration to write this came after I saw all the EDC pics from my Instagram friends and myself being hijacked on Pinterest and others taking credit. I want to help other Instagram folks grow their accounts, not just on Instagram, but also off-site by using other digital tools we have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally just went through a so-called shadow ban where none of my pics are shown anymore in the general feed. It\u2019s crazy and disappointing all at the same time. Instagram isn\u2019t my main focus but I was definitely proud of growing to 29K followers. I watched tons of videos and read several other blogs and guess what, nobody has the answers to how the algorithm actually works!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_88e384-a3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_175cbf-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_175cbf-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_175cbf-f9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Minimalist-Flat-Lay-Pictures-.jpg\" alt=\"Flatlay Picture Advice\" class=\"wp-image-1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Minimalist-Flat-Lay-Pictures-.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Minimalist-Flat-Lay-Pictures--240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I will leave you with this thought. Always control and own your content. Having my reach on Instagram limited for several weeks only reinforced what I know, you can\u2019t depend on other platforms for your business or livelihood. 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