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Life with Me blogger Marianna Hewitt admits, "I've used the same editing process for the last year and the same four filters."
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to black, white, gray, tan and marble. I like my photos to look clean and I generally stick to the same types of photos and use flatly images, architecture and fabrics -
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Invest in a good Camera
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Invest in a good Camera
Yes, some bloggers take photos with their iPhones, but more often than not many were shot beforehand with a processional camera and properly edited.
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Post Often
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Post Often
This may come as a surprise, but if you're serious about upping your 'gram game, then you're going to need to post at least once a day. In fact, some pros even recommend
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href="http://www.popsugar.com/fashion/How-Make-Your-Instagram-More-Stylish-42853186?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=post&utm_campaign=fashion#photo-42853686" target="_blank">saving photos on your phone that are already edited and ready to go, to share later on a day when you're too busy/don't have something to post.Choose the Right Lighting
Choose the Right Lighting
You might notice your photos of you and your friends getting sloshed at the bar didn't bring in a lot of likes, and there's a reason for that (no, not
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because you were too drunk). Most bloggers shoot during the daytime, because natural light is the best light. Don't always rely on your flash. For additional tips, clickChoose the Right Lighting
here.Don't Be Afraid to Use Outside Apps
Don't Be Afraid to Use Outside Apps
Believe it or not, most bloggers use outside apps when editing, such as VSCOCam, Snapseed, and Facetune; and most aren't afraid to share their video editing secrets.
Experiment with Hashtags
Experiment with Hashtags
Sure, no one wants to read a caption with #hashtag #overload, but that's why experienced bloggers write their desired caption followed by a repeated symbol such as "..." for the
Experiment with Hashtags
first few lines (so your hashtag gets buried below) and then #hashtag #like #crazy, because it will inevitably boost those "likes." Need more clever hashtag inspo, click here.Variety is Key
Variety is Key
It's important to have some diversity on your page, so don't be afraid to mix things up between photos, boomerangs and motivational sayings to satisfy the needs of all your
Variety is Key
followers and keep things interesting.Look at the Bigger Picture
Look at the Bigger Picture
More often than not when someone new discovers your page they're going to scroll through it as a whole so make sure it's visually appealing. Keep things uniform
Look at the Bigger Picture
whether you want a white boarder around each picture or not. Do you have one too many cat memes? Too many OOTD?Have you ever been scrolling through your Instagram feed sifting through the blogger and celebrity-like photos that look like something shot out of a magazine and wondered what you're doing wrong? Besides the fact that they are well, celebrities, there's a lot that actually goes into achieving an elevated, blogger-looking Instagram, with things such as lighting, color, editing, and filter. But, luckily for you we've collected some tips from the experts themselves so you too can look like the next style savvy blogger on Instagram.
About Taylor Casey
Los Angeles based freelance writer and certified yoga sculpt instructor with a passion for all things health, wellness, and entertainment news related.
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