When taking photos of a world flag, keep the surroundings neat and clean by taking out elements that tend to distract, as well as eyesores. Position the flag on one side of the photo to make it stand out or bring out the natural colors of the background to compliment with the banner design. You will notice how the colors in the back will bring life to the flag.
Allow people to appreciate the flag in the photo. You should also come up with flag pictures that show people doing different activities around it like exercising, camping, picnicking or sightseeing. Look for photogenic individuals to make the shot look professional.
You can choose between making the flag the focal point of the photo and using it as an accessory to a beautiful landscape. Some world flags also feature attractive colors and symbols that will compliment the photo very well. Try to include elements of the locality which will match the flag. For example, take a photo of the Japanese flag with additional details like a dojo or cherry blossom in the background.
Determine which colors will match the flag best. Some flags feature four or more colors so it will be better to use solid backgrounds to focus on these more. For solid or simpler flag designs, you may include elements like flowers, leaves and more colorful items. Putting the elements together will provide you with a photo worth framing. It will be a good conversational piece as well. Try to get as much light as you can.