Guest post by Brandon Hawkins
Fashion is not just about clothing and accessorizing. It has become a way of life and presentation. Years ago, there used to be the terms “in fashion” and “out of fashion” but today, there is no such thing. The social network has become so popular, that even clothing brands and magazines have started using it, to showcase their latest fashion and beauty trends.
Social Media has given rise to a new class of celebrities who can generate millions of dollars in endorsements. And, while some of these people have been known to flaunt their bodies, others are looking to use the site to promote new brands of comfortable clothing that are made from natural materials. In the world of fashion and lifestyle, this means that people can gain a following and fame without ever leaving their house. If you have a good enough eye for taking cool pictures or have a knack for expressing yourself through pictures, you can be the next big thing on Instagram.
The top social media sites for pictures
There are a lot of social media sites and apps that have been in the business just because of the aesthetics. Pinterest, Snapchat, and mainly, Instagram has captured the looking good and capturing its market so well that there is hardly any place to squeeze any other sites. While the entire concept of the site is based on looking good, which is pretty much the point of fashion, it also presents a challenge to its users: How do I dress for Instagram?
What to wear?
First of all, you want to make sure that the clothes you wear are flattering to your figure. A lot of people make the mistake of trying to look good by wearing the latest fashion trends. Now what is important is that you decide on a concept for yourself beforehand. The concept is basically the type of pictures your Instagram will be posting. Let’s assume you are a mother-daughter duo. What you can do is wear cute matching clothes. You will require matching mother daughter dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, and more. Or you can further choose to wear simply one type of clothes like matching mother daughter dresses and that’s it!
Remember, the outfits should not always be the best ones, but the ones that fit you the best. A right fit goes a long way. Do not try to hide parts of you. Instead, make them your asset, wear clothes that flatter your figure, and look great on your body type.
How to pose for the ‘gram?
Posing for pictures on Instagram is a very important part of every budding model or influencer’s career, but it is also an area where many models can improve. There are five main aspects to posing for Instagram pictures: background, clothing, lighting, facial expression, and props. These will be according to your concept. Your concept helps in nothing more than building a specific and loyal audience who genuinely enjoys the specific type of pictures you post. Instead of mother-daughter, you can go with ‘Siblings’ or any other girl-guy duo.
Posing changes with the concept as well. In this one, you can go with one foot in front and a straight face. It is recommended to click from the below angle and acting cool and unbothered! This is sure to garner a lot of likes and comments. The best Instagram poses are always the ones that show off your personality.
How to choose the most flattering filter for your picture?
It is not always that people have good light, great skin, and amazing hair. But for such days, we have filters! The best part about using filters is that you do not have to do much and still get great pictures.
Choosing the right filter for pictures can be tricky. Should you pick something sheer and moody, or something that looks more like sunlight? Do you choose a sepia tone if you want your photos to look old-fashioned, or do you go for a bold blue or shocking pink for something more modern? This again depends on the concept.
Using natural light
While professional photographers have the luxury of using expensive, professional lighting equipment, your photos can still look professional without ever having to spend a penny. The key is natural lighting, which is the free, unlimited photography resource that almost every photographer can use. If you’re willing to move your camera outside, you’ll notice better, more vivid, and more dynamic photos, even with just mobile phones.
The easiest way to take great pictures is to use natural light; because you get a better depth of field and a more natural feel to the shot since the light will be coming from the same source as the subject.