Lighting. The lighting in a photo can make or break it. You need to find a spot with the right amount a light, so your subject is not overexposed. A few fundamental tips are to never take a photo directly facing the sun (unless that is the purpose of your photo) or to place your subject with the light source behind them. You also need to be careful of any shadows you may cast. If you remember one thing it is: find your source of light and adjust accordingly.
Composition. The framing of your photo is crucial to showing viewers the subject of your photo and what story you’re trying to tell. A basic rule is the rule of thirds. Divide you screen into three and place your subject to either the left or right third. Most smartphones and cameras have a grid feature you can enable to help you out. The rule of thirds is not a steadfast rule to so don’t be afraid to change up your composition if you can make it into a more interesting photo.
Multiple Takes. Just keep snapping those pictures! There will be countless photos that are no good but among the rough you will find some gems that with a little polish (or a filter) will wow all your friends and followers.
Angles. Similar to composition, angles are what can make your photo really interesting. Try aerial shots, low angle shots, skew your photo – go crazy! Each person has their preference so try to find yours.
Experiment. Experimentation is the best way to find your style or aesthetic. It will also help make your photos stand out as uniquely yours when posted on social media. You can experiment with angles, composition, or your lighting to create really interesting photos. Just remember what you want your photo to say.
Editing Apps. No photo is perfect immediately. Even professional photographers edit their photos. For beginners you are probably using your phone so editing apps are your best friend. Social Media apps like Instagram have built-in editing with filters, however, apps like VSCO allow you to do a lot more and really level up your photos. Do some research around the apps out there and try incorporating them into your workflow.
Research. Try being inspired by others. A great habit to get into is searching a location beforehand on a social media platform like Instagram to 1) Scout the location and 2) Have a look at pictures have taken. By seeing what has already been done you can be inspired to try similar or really experiment to create something new.
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