Flat lay skincare collection on marble
A tool-agnostic prompt pattern for minimalist product flat lays using reflective marble surfaces and controlled negative space.
Prompt
A minimalist top-down flat lay photograph of a luxury skincare collection on a white
Calacatta marble surface with subtle grey and gold veining. Five products arranged in
an asymmetric diagonal composition from lower left to upper right: a frosted glass
serum bottle with a gold dropper cap, a small open jar of white cream showing its
smooth texture, a rectangular toner bottle in matte white, a jade gua sha tool, and
a sprig of fresh eucalyptus. The marble surface reflects soft highlights from each
product, creating subtle mirror-like reflections beneath each item. Generous negative
space in the upper left and lower right corners. Soft diffused overhead light with no
harsh shadows, only gentle contact shadows directly beneath each product. Neutral
color palette of whites, golds, greens, and soft greys. Shot from directly above,
50mm equivalent lens, even exposure across the frame. Clean luxury brand photography
aesthetic.
Negative prompt
cluttered, busy, colorful, warm tones, rustic, wooden surface, text, watermark, low qualityAspect ratio: 1:1
Tool-agnostic: adapt to your generator.
Why this works
Product flat lays demand more compositional precision than lifestyle flat lays. This prompt works because it treats the marble surface as a prop and uses negative space as a deliberate design element.
Named marble variety — “White Calacatta marble with subtle grey and gold veining” is far more effective than “marble surface.” Calacatta is a specific, recognizable marble pattern that generators have seen in thousands of product photography references. The veining description ensures the surface has visual interest without competing with the products.
Reflective surface as luxury cue — “The marble surface reflects soft highlights from each product, creating subtle mirror-like reflections beneath each item” turns the marble into an active element. These reflections double the visual presence of each product and signal high-end photography. The word “subtle” prevents the generator from creating full mirror reflections that would look artificial.
Asymmetric diagonal layout — “Asymmetric diagonal composition from lower left to upper right” is a specific layout instruction. Diagonal arrangements create visual energy in flat lay images. Specifying the start and end points of the diagonal prevents the generator from centering everything.
Controlled negative space — “Generous negative space in the upper left and lower right corners” is essential for commercial product photography. This breathing room prevents the image from feeling crowded and provides space for text overlay in real-world usage. Naming the specific corners where space should appear gives the generator actionable guidance.
What to change if it fails
- Marble veining too heavy? Change to “white marble with very faint grey veining” or switch to “smooth white quartz surface.”
- Products look generic? Add more material detail: “thick frosted glass with visible weight” or “heavy matte ceramic jar with a satisfying proportioned lid.”
- Reflections too strong? Replace “mirror-like reflections” with “faint contact reflections” or remove the reflection instruction entirely.
- Layout too rigid? Change “diagonal composition” to “scattered organic arrangement with items at varied angles” for a more relaxed feel.
- Not enough luxury feel? Add “gold leaf flakes scattered on the marble surface” or “a silk ribbon draped loosely between products.”
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