Your Photos

1

Take relatable photographs. Try to make your photos as unique, yet relatable as possible.

This is easier said than done, but as a general rule, you should try to avoid taking photos of overdone subjects such as latte art or inundating your followers with #selfies - people are more likely to scroll over these types of photos than stop for a second look.

Instead, aim to take beautiful pictures that contain lots of emotion and/or potential for human connection, whether it's a picture of a blazing sunset over the sea or an old lady sitting on the bus.

2

Use natural lighting as much as possible. Natural light is the best light for showing off your pictures to the best advantage.

Even though most phones have flashes, taking pictures indoors or at night should be avoided as much as possible.

Try to shoot pictures outdoors (or at least beside a window) early in the morning, or in the evening before the sun sets. This is when the light is softest and prettiest. 

3

Aim for symmetry. The human eye loves symmetry - whether you're shooting a face, a building or a landscape - so aim to make you shots as symmetrical as possible.

Imagine a vertical line dividing the screen of your phone in two - now try to center the subject of your photo on this line.

You may need to squat down or stand on something to get your perfect shot. 

 4

Keep it simple. If you're taking a picture of an object - like a teacup or an old record - make sure it is set against a plain background. If the background is too busy it will take focus away from the subject of your shot.

5

Use interesting perspectives. Try to take photographs from a new or unusual perspective - maybe one that forces your followers to really study the photo in order to appreciate it.

Play around with angles - try pointing your camera up to look at treetops, roofs, birds or just the sky.

Or place your camera so close to a surface - the bark of a tree, the inside of a pomegranate - that it's hard to figure out exactly what you're looking at.

6
Download some photo collage apps. Photo collage apps - such as InstaCollage or PicStitch - allow you to combine multiple photographs into a single post.
This is great if you want to post several related shots together - such as the appetizer, entrée and dessert from the same meal, or multiple shots from a single scenic drive.

7

Pick a couple of your favorite filters. And last but not least, filters. One of the best things about Instagram is the option to add different filters to your photos to make them look more colorful, old-fashioned, exotic, beautiful or polished.

If your blog has a certain theme or style, it may be best to pick a selection of just 2 or 3 of your favorite filters and stick to using only them.

This helps to give a uniform style to your account, making it look more professional. This can influence a potential follower's decision to follow you if they come to look at your user page.