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In recent times, most people would no longer need to have a professional camera or digital SLRs just to obtain great quality shots and photos. As it happens, your smartphones’ cameras can already do the job for you.

And when you are concerned with your presence on Instagram, there are actually practical and easy ways that you can utilize on a daily basis to improve your output. If you already know these primary tips and you want to increase further your knowledge about being a pro on Instagram photography and/or if you are just starting to get to know the basics, then continue to read on.

Here are the best eight tips today for taking Instagram Photos like a pro:

Setting Up Your Phone

The first thing that you must do in order to take a good shot for your Instagram is to actually set up your phone. As per experts, try to skip using the Instagram camera. Instead, choose to use your smartphone’s camera app. This is because your smartphone’s camera app will allow you to fully manipulate your shots.

Accordingly, you must be well-aware of all the settings and features of your pre-installed camera app. Most of the time, they have features that are much more advanced than the most basic DSLRs today.

Use Natural Light

If you are unsure of your surroundings when taking a shot, always opt for the natural light. The rawness of this light will help you achieve a much more good-looking and pleasant output.

Apparently, most pros and experts have already established the best hours of the day to take a shot when using natural light. You may be aware of the so-called “Golden Hour” as this has become a  huge thing already for Instagram photography.

An hour before the sunrise and an hour before the sunset, these are your golden hours of the day. And the light that can be taken on these hours can naturally light up your photos pleasantly.

Think Square

Before Instagram, photos are normally depicted in two ways: landscape and portrait. But since the world of photography continues to evolve, along with the technology of today’s generation, square has now become a thing in photography.

Centering on your subject by using an imaginary 3×3 grid, your photos will look more stunning and focused. There are apps today that features this grid.

Shoot at the Right Time

While the golden hours would always work on your photos, there are other things and events that could happen outside these periods that are worth taking a shot. But keep in mind that you must be very mindful of your timing. Hence, you must shoot at the right time.

This is very essential when you really want to produce an Instagram photo that seemingly appears to be taken by a pro. Although, there are already some features that will allow you to burst shots which can be very helpful when the subject is fast-paced.

Work Like a Tripod

When taking photos, you must remain still. You can only capture a great quality of photo when you are able to capture the exact movement, position, and placement. Hence, you must work like a tripod.

As much as possible, you must control your hands and also your movements. If you are still practicing to be still enough, you may want to utilize the items and accessories in your surrounding like a tree, post, or chair.

Think about Your Composition

There is no actually a direct rule in photography. And so much more in taking Instagram photos. But when taking a shot, make sure that you have a specific composition in mind.

It is worth noting that your brain always picks up the most interesting thing in the area of concern. Once you’ve taken the subject, isolate it from its background clutter and focus the shot on the chosen subject.

Editing Your Photos

While the best photos are normally the natural and raw ones, edited photos can further enhance the beauty of your captures and shots. And although Instagram already offers editing features, you may want to utilize other platforms and apps as well. This is because there are a lot of ways that you can do when editing a photo.

Some of these ways include:

• Crop Your Photos to Make Them More Aesthetically Pleasing
• Choose Your Filter
• Adjust Your Other Settings
• Use Other Apps to Refine Your Edits

These are the bases of editing photos. But you can also opt to have more. It’s all up to you on how you want your photos would appear in the end.

Add Text To Your Photos

Adding texts to your photos is not necessary. But when added properly and correctly, it can create a pleasing effect in totality. In fact, it can even make your photo stand out.

Keep in mind that there are other ways that you can do to enhance your photo. And adding texts, especially inspiring quotes, is one of them.

All in all, taking Instagram photos like a pro is a mixture of your enjoyment and basic technicality. Just by learning the basics of photography and use it with your creativity, you can already start your own shoots in no time. Then, your presence on Instagram will certainly be felt.

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