Vertical format

Most people take ‘portrait-style’ photos which usually show more detail of their surroundings. Horizontal shots make it possible to see the whole scene in an image, which is impossible in portrait-style photos. When taking pictures for social media, it’s best to use a vertical format since this produces the best quality results. Vertical shots hog more space in the timeline and remain visible for longer than traditional horizontal photos as you need to scroll down to see the entire image. This can be beneficial for improving the quality of a photo and increasing your exposure on Instagram. 

Lightning

If you want your photos to look good, you need to care about the lighting conditions. Significant problem smartphones have grainy photographs, and no one likes seeing them. One of the keys to a good Instagram feed is the lighting in your photos. When taking photos for Instagram, experiment with different lighting to see which will work best. You can then use editing tools within Instagram to enhance your image. Bright/natural lighting provides more detail and contrast than low light conditions.

Many people still don’t know that natural light and editing can go a long way to make your photos look fantastic on Instagram. For example, your scenery might be beautiful, but the lighting could be bad. This can ruin the mood of your photo and make it look unnatural. Try taking pictures with natural light and editing imperfections to avoid this from happening.

We recommend using the flash on your mobile phone only when taking a photograph as a flashlight – that’s what it’s for. It can be challenging for cameras to expose both the background and your subject with one burst of light. If you’re in a dark place, always manage to take your photo with the light available. A flash will make the picture look bad, and it’s not ideal for Instagram.

Editing

Instagram’s editor is great, but editing photos with a third-party application also helps. You may like your original image, but editing can make it better. Before deciding, some basic parameters need to be looked at, such as shades, sharpness, and contrast.

Grid

Although it mostly depends on the type of camera app you are using, a grid can significantly improve the quality of your content. When you’re unsure of what to do as far as framing an image is concerned, start with the grid that comes built-in with any app and then enhance. Camera lenses have indicators that tell you when a photo is focused, but smartphones don’t have this feature. Using the grid option on your phone will help you know when to take a picture if you can’t see through the lens.

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Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is a photo editor that can perform basic edits, filter and tone adjustments, and advanced features. The program imports images in their raw format and allows them to be adjusted with sliders to correct for exposure, white balance, sharpness, contrast, and more. There are also tools for retouching and changing the perspective of an image.

InShot

InShot is a mobile video editing app for Android and iOS. The app allows users to capture videos on their phones and edit them with various filters, effects, transitions, and music from InShot’s royalty-free library. 

Canva

Canva is an online graphic design platform that allows users to create professional-quality designs for free. In the past, graphic designers needed extensive training and expensive software programs to make beautiful graphics with their original content. Canva has made it easy for anyone to create a professional-looking design in minutes.

Unfold

Unfold is a design and storytelling app that makes it easy to create stories, edit photos, and share on Instagram. You can even choose from one of many IG story themes and place pictures and text in them. Unfold also allows you to make beautiful collages on your phone or tablet.

Hashtags for Instagram

The tags for Instagram content significantly influence how well your photos or videos are found. Figuring out the right ones to put can get complicated, though, and it’s often best to leave it open to suggestions by other users – they may know of a tag that you didn’t think of. The good news is that there are apps like Hashtags for Instagram that can tell you which hashtags will be the most popular to use with your posts and information about what others have posted with those same hashtags. Hashtags for Instagram is a free app designed for iPhone and Android devices. You can use Hashtags to search for trending hashtags related to your post, popular hashtags, or your set of favorites.

Metricool

Metricool provides detailed reports about your social media accounts, including the number of followers. Of course, the more followers you have, the more information should be given to ensure that everything is okay. The report includes a breakdown of followers by their demographic and when posts are most popular among the followers. It also includes other factors that can help you increase your following. This app will allow you to post across multiple social networks, share content from different sources, and pre-schedule posts for the upcoming month. It also has a tagging function that lets you tag several people.

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Unfold

The Unfold app allows you to create stylish stickers and GIFs perfect for Instagram. There are plenty of templates and stickers to choose from (and the option to add your name). With a few clicks, you can create something new that has never been seen before! The following steps are required to use the app: first, launch it and then choose a template for the first slide. Next, add photos from the gallery or take pictures with your smartphone camera. The background color can be changed as well! You can also make reels or design a stunning Instagram feed.

Mojo 

Mojo is designed to help you create a personal and authentic story in your social media posts, with 100s of filters. You can easily change the visual appearance of your publications, even without special skills, with filters. Pick pictures from your phone or photos to create your unique personal story. And don’t worry – everything is under control; the video processing happens in a few taps.

PREVIEW

The PREVIEW app is designed for Instagram scheduling. It allows you to edit your feed and choose content that helps you accomplish a specific goal, like posting more photos on particular hashtags or posting more of your latest posts for a cohesive theme. TikTok is a popular app, similar to Instagram and Snapchat. Plan your uploads by making reels and short videos on PREVIEW. 

Filto

The Filto app is a video editor with pre-built editing tools to help you create a reel out of any video clips on your phone. The toolkit ranges from simple trimming to color corrections and effects. Videos can be zoomed to any height or changed in proportions by the user. Upload a background from your gallery, pick any color and insert your photo. You can edit or modify your video easily by arranging certain features. For example, you can change the colors of a scene on a smartphone with just one tap and save it to your phone without needing to be exceptionally skilled.

Storybeat

With Storybeat, you can create stories for Instagram and reels in minutes! The tool allows you to create soundtracks with royalty-free music emojis and share your story. And the best part? You can pick any tune before uploading it. You aren’t limited to using a small selection of stickers on Storybeat. You can decorate your reels whenever you want using the many different stickers they have. You can choose any text to accompany your photo, selecting from the font, size, and color of a font. You can use Storybeat to quickly upload edited files to Instagram in the form of reels, stories, posts, or messages.

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