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Capturing a good Instagram photo
with editing, instead of ruining the
lighting. If you get these functions
down pat, dream-worthy Insta-
gram photos are definitely in your
future.
1. Composition
Successful composition relies on
one primary goal; finding a way to
direct your viewers to the subject
of the photo while capturing a story
or emotion. When composing a
good Instagram photo, there are a
few things you should keep in mind
in order to take your photo from
“good” to “wow.”
Rule of Thirds:
The Rule of Thirds is considered
the golden rule of photography. It’s
applied by aligning a subject with
literal guidelines and their inter-
section points made into squares,
to allow an image to flow from sec-
tion to section and create energy
and interest. Lucky for you, your
phone has an amazing grid tool that
does this for you. All you need to do
is turn on the “grid” setting in your
phone’s settings for your camera.
with your phone is harder than it
whole shot with over- exposure.
TIP: If you are in front of a door,
looks! To help you create an Insta- To under-exposure your photo on stand in the middle of it and dis-
gram feed that makes people go
an iPhone, tap and hold the bright- tance your grid equally for instant
“wow” (and get you more Insta-
est area of your phone, which locks impact. Pay attention to