Every girl knows what it's like to scroll through her Instagram feed and feel the the instant jealousy of another girl's post. Whether it is a throwback to when they were on a beach last summer or grabbing a fancy latté, it really makes you wonder if you should get up out of bed and do something photo worthy. While traveling and living the high life sounds nice, it's not always realistic when you're on a college budget. Here are some ways to up your Instagram game and make your life look much more exciting than sitting in class.
1. VSCO cam is essential.
This app is the ultimate photo editor. It offers a vast selection of filters that can completely transform a photo (I recommend F2 and P5). The app also comes fully equipped with so many features that editing photos will most likely become a new hobby of yours.
2. Fancy food pictures.
There isn’t one person out there who doesn’t enjoy food and it is because of this that everyone’s meals have taken over Instagram. Honestly, most plates of food are better looking than I am. For this reason I say go for it - be the person who can’t eat their meal before they snap a picture. Your followers will thank you.
3. Feet are in.
To the average person you wouldn’t think that your feet are the most photogenic part of your body, but the photos on your Instagram feed beg to differ. Feet photos have become a staple for people who want a creative picture to document all the places they have been. I am all for it (painting your nails helps though).
4. Candids are always a good idea.
Move over selfies, candids are the new way to reel in the likes. Candids show real moments of laughter and genuine emotion that you don't always see in posed pictures. Candids are the perfect way to post pictures of yourself that don’t always have to be posted on "#selfiesunday."
5. The back of you works.
Photos taken from behind are one of my personal favorites. Most of the time these photos not only highlight you, but also where you are. Throw your hands in the air or do a cool braid in your hair and you have the making of a perfect post.
6. Nature is your best friend.
Any girl that isn’t traveling to a new place around the world everyday, can still find so much beauty in their surroundings. Whether it be a local forest where you took a hike or rain drops on your car window, your followers will love it.
7. Setup is a game changer.
If you know how to make a photo look more interesting than it really is, then you are golden. This means you girls that love nothing more than staying in your bed on your phone still have the opportunity for a new post. All you have to do is put on some cute socks, grab a glass of tea in your favorite mug, put your laptop in position and snap the pic. Your boring Saturday night has turned into something way more exciting than it seems.
8. Finally, photograph often and post sporadically.
This is huge for anyone that wants to post exotic pictures, but only goes on a vacation once a year. Whenever you travel somewhere Instagram-worthy, just take hundreds of photos that you can then post throughout the year. It will appear to your followers that you are on a sunny beach, when really you’re in a cocoon of blankets and Netflix is asking you if you would like to continue watching. With these photos always in your back pocket, there will never be a day where you don’t have anything to post.
