Social media: the main source of the millennial generation’s communication.
Without photography, social media is nothing. It’s boring, annoying, and straight up not worth the time devoted to logging on. Photography is the shining star when it comes to social media these days. And, at the end of the day, remember that you’re telling a story in your photos. Check out these top five ways to make your friends marvel over your social media!
1. All About Angle
At first glance, this may not seem like much, but then, you look at really feel like you want to sit down here and indulge in this wonderful glass of wine. Am I right, or am I right? So, when you’re going for an enticing or captivating photo, it’s imperative that you make the photo as interesting and eye catching as possible to really draw your audience in.
Pro tip: if you’re using an iPhone or other smart phone, be sure to turn on the HDR and tap the screen where you want your focus to be, ensuring an interesting story through your photo.
2. Vibrant Visuals
When it comes to photography, let’s be honest, the most spunky and fun pieces are the ones are drawn to, first. That being said, its important to map out your photo, making sure that if it’s full of color and spark, that it’s being done well. This includes colorful backgrounds or props, you decide what you want your photo to be.
3. Composition is Key
We have all seen those photos, the ones that look as though they have been strategically placed. Well guess what, THEY HAVE BEEN. When you’re doing a photoshoot, photographing a landscape, or a random photo, remember that its all in the makeup of the photo and what is included into the photo frame-nothing outside this frame matters anymore.
4. Zoom Zoom
When taking in all of the above tips, a good photographer remembers the depth of the photo. Are you shooting this photo from far away? If so, will a distant capture the necessary emotion that you may want your audience to feel? No. ZOOM IN. Some people freak out, some people love it. It’s up to you and how like your work. Personally, I like up close and personal with some things, others not so much. It is, however, important to find your niche and see how you work with these skills in relation to your subject matter. I do want to mention-just because it says zoom, doesn’t mean use literal zoom on camera, unless you can’t physically move closer. Simply put, zoom means to get as close as you can without the digital zoom to ensure high pixel resolution for a great photo turnout.
5. Mixing it Up
Sometimes, great photography is a little mix up! Could be zoom and angel or your great photo could be vibrant and angles. Or, in this case, angle and zoom.