Instagram tips
for your henna photos
Instagram is
a popular social marketing tool used by many people to portray their work to
the world in square photos with hashtags galore. It is a popular app used by professional
artists and others. But the truth about
Instagram is that sometimes it takes about 5-10 tries in order to get just the
right photo to post onto your Instagram account. Hopefully the following tips will help you
get better photos of your henna onto Instagram faster.
Get the
right crop
Sometimes,
you can’t get your entire subject in the small square frame that Instagram
offers. One of the most important things
to keep in mind is that as an instagrammer,you don’t always have to be square. While it’s easier to have your photos squared
off, some things can look much better when they are horizontal or
vertical. If you believe that your image
will be better viewed in the 2x3 ratio, use an app that will help you size a
horizontal image properly for Instagram while keeping the background clean.
Get the right composition
Sometimes photos are great when your subject is centered
in a square crop, but many times the photo can be more interesting when your
subject is not placed right in the middle.
Using the rule of thirds, use the grid lines on the screen to place your
image on the intersecting lines to help create more intersect to your
subject.
Straighten your photo
The straightening tool is a great feature on instagram that
many people skip over. If you have a
straight line somewhere in your henna photo, make it straight, or example
something in your background or a horizon in the background.
Lighting
We went over lighting before, but cannot stress the
importance of having good lighting for your photos, whether you are taking them
from an expensive camera or your cell phone.
One of the best features of cell phones these days is that you can point
to an area on the scree where you want your lens to focus. Tapping on the darkest area of the photo
will add the most light into your lens.
Try tapping on differing areas until your lighting and focus are just
right.
Using and not using
filters
One of the most unique things
about Instagram is the chance to use the cool filters that the app offers. Putting a filter over everything does not
make your photo beautiful. Keep filter
use simple and stick to a couple of different filters only. This establishes your brand as well without
making your photos seem too artificial.
Simple Backgrounds
We went over backgrounds before but just to touch on it
specific for Instagram use. Try to stick
to neutral backgrounds. Choose
backgrounds with soft, light colors and textures because they allow your
subject to be the focal point of your image.
If you take your henna photos (which are full of intricate details) on
busy backgrounds, your actual work will lose attention.
Captions and hash tags
Make your caption count.
Tell your story with your photos but also with some words. If you are using hash tags, keep them simple,
less than 8 hash tags and specific to your photo. For example, if you are posting a photo of a
mandala design, use hash tags like mandala and henna and circle, but also
consider using hash tags like balance, geometric, center. Going hash tag crazy may get you a few more
likes, but will not create an organic following.
Keep it simple
Beautiful instagram photos do not require much though
to figure out what is happening in the photo.
If you are trying to portray a huge bridal design, start with showing
just pieces of it and following up with your entire work. The same goes for anything large and too
intricate for small screen. Don’t over
think the process too much. When it all
comes down to it, do what you think looks best and what represents your
personal style.
