You know what is one of life's greatest mysteries" It's how to do the perfect flat lay photo. Something that should seem so simple, but is in fact pretty tricky. For the past couple of years, I have been trying to attempt to do flat lays. To which I've failed. I thought they were impossible, but I feel over the past couple of months, I have managed to maybe actually finally master them. (Cue dramatic music)

Today, I thought I'd share some tips that I have found really helpful for when it comes to taking flat lay photos. I am in no means an expert, and tbh could still do better, but I feel I have improved lately so there we go. Flat lays are a pretty popular way of taking photos right now within the blogging world, and did you know that your Instagram account doesn't exist if you don't upload at least one flat lay in your lifetime.
I'm just joking. Kind of.

1. Get High:No I do not mean drugs, you wild mind, you. I worked out that you have to get above your picture to get that flat lay look. I used to just hold the camera up a little bit, but in fact I have found the best way to take a pic, is have the background and items on the floor and then get about 4/5ft above it. You could put your stuff on a table and then stand on a stool (safety first though guys, I don't want any of you suing me for falling off your chair, I will not go on Judge Rinder just so you know) but personally I find putting stuff on the floor and standing above it as the best option.

2. Use a P...