Image GenFood photo

Overhead Food Photography Flat Lay

Use for appetizing top-down food shots with styled props and natural light.

The prompt
prompt.txt
Create an appetizing overhead food photograph.

Dish: {{dish}}, freshly plated, garnished with {{garnish}}, served on {{plate}}.
Styling: flat-lay top-down view, complementary props ({{props}}) arranged with negative space, scattered ingredients suggesting freshness.
Lighting: soft directional window light from one side, gentle shadows, natural highlights on textures.
Surface: {{surface}}.
Color: vibrant but natural, true food color, mouthwatering detail.

--ar 1:1 --quality 2 --style raw
Negative prompt: artificial color, plastic-looking food, harsh flash, cluttered frame, messy crumbs everywhere, text, watermark.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{dish}}
  • {{garnish}}
  • {{plate}}
  • {{props}}
  • {{surface}}
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Tags
#food#flat-lay#photography#styling

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