You know that saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words?” Well, it’s true with Instagram photos. People love to share photos on Instagram because they’re fun and easy to digest, but not every photo you post will be as successful as the last. The key is learning how to take great photos that’ll make your followers want to keep scrolling through your feed—and these steps are here to help!
Step 1: Shoot in Portrait Mode for Better Lighting
If you’re shooting people, landscapes, food or pets, portrait mode is the way to go. This is because it allows you to capture more in the frame without having to move around and reposition yourself constantly.
If you don’t have a tripod yet (and I highly recommend getting one – see the next step), then using portrait mode will also help prevent blurry images when hand-holding your phone or camera.
Step 2: Get a Tripod
While a tripod may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to taking good photos, it can make a huge difference in how well your Instagram shots turn out. The key benefit of using a tripod is that it allows you to focus on getting the shot right and not having to worry about keeping the camera steady as you take it.
With a little practice, anyone can use one effectively–and there are lots of options available at every price point! If you don’t already have one lying around somewhere in your house or apartment (or garage), here are some suggestions:
Step 3: Edit Your Photos
Now that you have taken your photos and edited them in an editing app, it’s time to post them on Instagram.
There are many free photo editing apps out there. Some of the most popular apps include: Snapseed (free), Pixlr Express (free), VSCO Cam (from free) and Facetune (monthly/annual charge). These apps allow you to edit the lighting and colour of your photo as well as adding filters if needed. There are also paid options available with more features such as Adobe Photoshop (monthly charge), Affinity Photo (one off fee) or Serif PhotoPlus X8 (one off fee). These programs allow users more control over how they want their images to look by offering more options when editing photos such as backgrounds, lighting effects etcetera.
Step 4: Use Filters to Capture the Feeling of Your Location
Filters can make your photos look better, but they’re also a quick way to add colour and mood. They’re especially helpful if you’re shooting in a location that’s not naturally beautiful, or if you want to enhance the feel of your photo with some extra vibes.
There are tons of filters available on Instagram, so use them as an opportunity to experiment with different looks!
Step 5: Add Emoji’s to Make Your Instagram Photos Even More Interesting!
The last step is to add emoji’s to your photos. Emoji’s are an easy way to add personality and emotion to your photos, so it’s a perfect way to end this tutorial!
Here are some examples of the kinds of emoji’s you can use:
- heart eyes – when you’re feeling super excited about something (like meeting a celebrity) or really like someone
- the thumbs up – if you think something is awesome or great, use this one! It also works well with any other emotion that involves being happy (examples: heart eyes thumbs up)
With these tips, you can take killer Instagram photos.
- Use a tripod
- Portrait mode for better lighting
- Edit your photos with apps like Snapseed or VSCO (or both!)
- Add emoji’s to make your photos even more interesting!
I hope this blog has helped you to take better photos on Instagram. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out!