Flat Lay Photography
for Stationers, Designers, Calligraphers & Engravers
What I do:
Style and shoot your work at my home!
I have styling mats/surfaces in almost every color, mountains of silk, polyester and velvet ribbon, styling props like wax seal stamps, pocket watches, vintage stamps, vintage pins, and scissors, geometric shapes, dishes (so many dishes), 50+ Mrs. Boxes and Ring Boxes and I style with a combination of faux, dried, paper, ceramic, and live florals/greenery.
(No shoes are ever used in my flat lays! 😉)
After the photos are done, I can either return your goods back or recycle them— totally up to you!
Why I do what I do:
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For one thing, I simply love it. Styling and photographing stationery of all kinds is truly my passion. Details were one of my favorite parts about shooting weddings. I also LOVE styling flat lays that show off all kinds of stationery.
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But you might also be thinking….why would I use your services if I can just get photos from weddings? Listen, I totally get it! You might even be a stationer who sends an extra copy of the suite or extras of your calligraphies pieces to the planner/photographer to ensure they have your work in-hand on the wedding day.
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But that doesn’t always guarantee photos of your goods that truly show off what you have worked weeks and months to create. Many couples don’t prioritize images of their paper goods, calligraphy, signage, engraved details, etc., so their photographer doesn’t either. Or maybe their photographer isn’t the best at flat lays or has an editing style that doesn’t vibe with yours.
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Or maybe you are just looking for well-styled product photos of the stationery you create or the items you embellish with your foiling/engraving!
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I specialize in crafting interesting and tailored flat lays and product photos that fit your style. Sometimes I light things a little brighter if that is truer to your brand or a little darker to show off the true impression of gorgeous letterpress print. Not only am I photographing the overall flat lays like a wedding photographer might, I am also capturing and highlighting details, textures, and multiple angles with an editing style that shows your work in true-to-life color.
What I Shoot:
TL;DR - it is not just invitation suites
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Galleries
Work on Client Websites
Please visit the sites of Roseville Designs, Gilded Swan Paperie, and Calligraphy by Michelle T to see my work featured all over!
Sample Shot List
Click here to view a webpage with my typical shot lists for invitation suites, mock ups, day of paper and to learn more about a day of paper hero shot.
Full Galleries
If you would like to get an even better idea of what you are investing in, go here and visit these links!
The Process
Each suite/set up is a total of 4-5 hours of work for me from beginning to end.
It takes time and care to do it well!
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Kind Words
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"You have OUTDONE YOURSELF. Oh my goodness Marisa. I had a huge deadline yesterday and I held off on looking at the photos until I was done so that it would be my end-of-project reward. I just knew they were going to be that outstanding. So proud to share these and market myself with your new photos. I will most definitely be coming back for more!”
- Ellen at Ellen Davis Creative
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“It is such a pleasure to work with Peterson Design & Photography! I'm a stationery designer/calligrapher and use Peterson's services for flatlay photography. And Marisa always delivers! The flatlay galleries always have be swooning and excited to share. She truly loves photographing flatlays and it shows. As for weddings, I've done a few shoots with Marisa and Tim. They are so fun to be around. They are such awesome humans, kind, fun, and great at their job. Highly recommend them!”
- Kelly at Kelly Joyce Design
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“It is such a pleasure to work with Peterson Design & Photography! I'm a stationery designer/calligrapher and use Peterson's services for flatlay photography. And Marisa always delivers! The flatlay galleries always have be swooning and excited to share. She truly loves photographing flatlays and it shows. Highly recommend them!”
-Michelle at Calligraphy by Michelle T
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“I love everything! I know letterpress can be hard to photograph and you NAILED IT!"
- Kelli at Clover Calligraphy
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“It is so amazing to see all of my hard work over the years so beautifully and artfully displayed and photographed. Oh my goodness, Marisa!!!!! I literally could cry. To say you absolutely nailed this would be an understatement. I’ve just begun looking at the first bunch, but I’m going to spend all night going through each photo. They’re so amazing and I really cannot thank you enough.”
- Jayme at Hazel Eye Designs
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"OMG I AM DECEASED. These are SO incredibly beautiful. I am so so happy. Thank you for shooting them with so much care. It feels like you understand our vibe and aesthetic so well. Just super grateful. I couldn't be happier."
- Alexandra at Aerialist Press
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“I am beyond thrilled! THANK YOU!!! I can’t wait to share, share, and share some more. Oh my goodness my face won’t stop smiling…these are all 100% perfection."
- Erin at Fresh Cut Prints
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"MARISA OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDD. THESE ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO THRILLED THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m just soooo obsessed with the fact that these all look so cohesive and professional since they’re not all lighted so differently that the photos become a hodge-podge of different weddings rather than feeling like I’m a singular person with creativity and design to a plethora of clients. I was bragging to a planner about how grateful I am for your photos and how glad I am that you reached out. I love that you offer stationers like me professional photos that really are taken to be attractive and exciting, not just a blurred part of the wedding day. Anytime you need someone to hype you and your work up, you know where to find me, because I’m singing your praises forever girl!! "
-Elyse at E Stokes Creations
