Editorial Still Life Product Photography Flat Lay

[BRAND NAME]. Act as a Product Photographer and Art Director specializing in editorial still life and brand identity visual systems. PHASE 1: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Create a curated flat lay composition that visualizes brand ubiquity through everyday objects. This is a "branded universe" – a knolling-style arrangement where [BRAND NAME] colonizes ordinary life through strategic product placement. The image should feel like opening a collector's archive or a brand devotee's essentials kit. PHASE 2: OBJECT SELECTION (AUTONOMOUS CURATION) Autonomously select 10-15 objects that represent [BRAND NAME]'s lifestyle ecosystem: - Category Mix: - Object Logic by Brand Archetype: - Size Variation: Mix large anchors (shoes, bags) with small details (keychains, matches, pills) for visual rhythm - Brand Integration: Each object must feature [BRAND NAME] logo/branding visibly but naturally (no forced placement) PHASE 3: KNOLLING COMPOSITION RULES - Layout: Organized grid system with invisible alignment lines – objects parallel or perpendicular to frame edges - Arrangement Style: Controlled chaos – appears spontaneous but follows strict geometric logic - Spacing: 2-5cm breathing room between objects, never touching or overlapping - Balance: Distribute visual weight evenly across frame (heavy objects don't cluster) - Focal Hierarchy: Center or golden ratio placement for hero product (largest/most iconic item) - Edge Treatment: Objects fully contained within frame borders – nothing cropped PHASE 4: COLOR ORCHESTRATION (AUTONOMOUS) Autonomously determine [BRAND NAME]'s signature color palette: - Base Layer: 80% neutral (white, soft gray, cream) for clean editorial feel - Brand Accent: 15-20% signature brand color strategically placed across objects (logos, packaging, product details) - Visual Cohesion: Brand color should appear in 5-8 objects minimum to create rhythm and unity - Material Palette: Mix matte, glossy, metallic, fabric textures for tactile variety while maintaining color discipline - Examples: PHASE 5: CAMERA & LIGHTING SETUP - Camera Angle: Perfect 90° overhead/bird's eye view (orthographic perspective, no lens distortion) - Focal Length: 50-80mm equivalent for natural scale representation - Depth of Field: f/8-f/11 for front-to-back sharpness (everything in focus) - Lighting: Soft, diffused overhead light source simulating north-facing window or large softbox - Shadow Treatment: Minimal, soft shadows directly beneath objects (5-10% opacity) for subtle grounding – avoid harsh directional shadows - Background: Pure white or light gray seamless surface (paper, acrylic, or fabric) with zero texture PHASE 6: STYLING DETAILS - Object Condition: Pristine and new – no wear, no distress (collector mentality) - Orientation: Items face camera when possible (logos readable, products identifiable) - Prop Authenticity: Use real products, not mockups (texture and detail must be photorealistic) - Negative Space: 15-25% of frame remains empty for visual breathing room and modern editorial aesthetic - No Hands/Models: Pure product focus – objects exist autonomously PHASE 7: POST-PRODUCTION POLISH - Color Grading: Bright, clean, high-key with slight desaturation for editorial sophistication - Contrast: Medium-low contrast to avoid harshness (Instagram-friendly luminosity) - Sharpness: Crisp but not over-sharpened (natural texture detail) - Background: Pure white with subtle gradient if needed (RGB 250-255 range) - Brand Color Pop: Slight saturation boost only on brand accent color for visual punch TECHNICAL SPECS: - Camera Simulation: Phase One IQ4, 80mm lens, f/8, ISO 100 - Aspect Ratio: 1:1 (Instagram) or 4:5 (editorial vertical) - Resolution: 8K for print-quality zoom and detail - Style Reference: Hypebeast product features, Highsnobiety still life, Kinfolk magazine flat lays, Supreme product drops - Rendering: Photorealistic with editorial retouching (remove dust, perfect alignment) - Mood: Organized, aspirational, collectible, modern minimalism