how to get the best photos + must have apps.
So I have gotten a lot of compliments on my photos on instagram (as well as my blog) on how beautiful and clean my photos are, so I decided to write up a quick post to let you guys in on what I use. I guess this can be some ‘Quick Tips & Tricks’ to getting the best photo edits!
1. Good Lighting.
You must have good lighting when taking photos. I’m not an professional photographer, but this advice is very substantial! Without good lighting, your photos are going to be very basic, unimpressive and less lovable! Use natural light aka SUNLIGHT guys! The window is your best friend lol.
2. Backgrounds Matter.
You must choose a nice background. Backgrounds are everything! Majority of the time when you see a great photo, the first thing you notice is the background. Trust me, I know this.
Also, white backgrounds, solid colored backgrounds or backgrounds with art are so dope to me! It gives a cooler look to your photos!
3. Use different Angles.
Switch it up a bit and try something new. Different is good. Angles matter, so why not try flat-lay? That’s a new way to spruce up your feed!
BONUS TIP/ADVICE 4. Get a Polaroid Camera!
Trust me, it’ll change your life.
It’s super FUN! I’m so glad my boyfriend surprised me with one as a “Congratulations on getting my braces off” present!
This is one essential that every girl needs. What’s better than having images instantly, saving memories, while getting a nice clean photo? Nothing!
LET’S GET SOME EDITING APPS PICKS!
I decided to share with you guys some of the photo editing apps that I use for my blog and instagram photos. I get questioned so many times by my peers about my photos because it looks so professional, but I tell them it was taken from my iPhone 6 & just edited with the apps I’m about to tell you guys about!
1. VSCO cam (I’m sure the whole world has this app by now!)
2. Snapseed
3. Phonto
4. AfterLight
5. Facetune
6. AColorStory
7. Crop
BONUS: BOOMERANG! (The best & most fun app I’ve ever downloaded!)
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Lighting is so important but at the same time it is so hard to find good lighting, that’s why I always use the apps!
chasingmydesire.com
Sunlight and daylight are the best light girl!
great tips! your photos are lovely, facetune is my go to app atm xx
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Thank you💞 yes Facetune comes in handy!
Great tips 🤗. I will be using them
Yay, thanks✨✨
VSCO is where I edit my photos, I love it!!! Great post, I am gonna check some of the other apps out!! Also good idea with the polaroid!! xox
Yes ma’am! Thank you💞
Great tips 🤗. I will be using them . I been looking for some good apps
You are so welcome!💞💞
I try not to edit my photos too much but I definitely will try out these apps! I love playing around with different things as something to do! x
Yeah these are safe apps! Nothing crazy, trust me💞
Thank you for this – these are great tips!
sammy xx
You are so welcome! Thank you also💋
These are great photography tips and the apps are amazing, especially VSCO also Polarr is amazing to! X
Polarr? Never heard of that one✨
Great post, thank you for the tips lovely, I’ll be using them. Laura x
Aww thank you for reading💞
great post!! I’ve always wanted a polaroid camera, might just have to get one! definitely going to have to give some of those apps a try too!
Melissa X
Go for it hun! I’m in love with mine💞💞
I am probably the worst person when it comes to taking pictures, to the point where I now just use free stock ones from the internet because I’m so hopeless! I totally agree though- good lighting and background really are key. I also love Afterlight- I use that more for my Instagram feed though, but they have such a wide, amazing variety of filters! Great post lovely. X
Lol oh no! Please girl, take photos! It’s so easy haha. I’m the morning time I get the best lighting!!
Being new to blogging I find photography frustrating sometimes – I have the vision for a photo in my mind and I’m not there enough to pull it off yet. I need to check out some of those photo editing apps. Also, I would LOVE a polaroid camera.
Hazel – fleurcharms.co.uk
YES, dooo it!! It’s frustrating I can agree, but it takes time. I’m a picture feen so that’s why lol. Polaroid cameras are life!
I feel like “experiment” should also be on there :p you have to try a lot of stuff before you can find the things that work for you. Of course, your photo’s are so much better than any of mine, so what do I know :p
I digg it!
Just go for it hun! Experiment or not lol PHOTOS will be PHOTOS!
If where I live wasn’t so awful with good sunlight, I’d be okay! I tend to clean mine up with photoshop though which helps. I always wanted to check out VSCO though. Great post and your photos are LOVELY!
Lisa | fairlyrosy.com
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Thanks lovely! VSCO is lifeeeee! Try it.
Fab post. A photo app I love is Polarr it’s so easy to use 🙂
Sian Marie| Siân Marie Beauty
xo
I never heard of it, must look it up! And thank you✨
I bloody love this post! your photos are truly stunning. Thank you for sharing this. xox
Judy Rudy Beauty
Awww thank you lovely!! I appreciate it💞
Thank you for doing this post. VSCO and snapseed are amazing👏✊
You are welcome!! <3
Loved this post! I’m still breaking into this whole photography thing so this was so so helpful, thank you!! x
Glad to help!✨
This post is so helpful, lighting is really important when taking photos!
Definitely & glad to help!💗
Hi. Great tips. I’ve not heard of these apps so I shall take a look at them, Chloe https://pinkiebag.com/
Go for it! You won’t regret it💗
Nice!! Im trying to get better at pictures.
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Loved this post! Couldn’t agree more with all of them especially the good lighting. I recently invested in some soft box lighting and it’s completely changed the game for my photos! XXX
Omg that sounds bomb!
I always have trouble with the lighting in photos as some areas turn out too light and others too dark!
Sarah | What Sarah Writes
Lol, I know what you mean! Daylight and mornings are best for me!
I’m still learning how to take good blog photos (mine aren’t amazing) so I’m definitely going to look into some of those apps! Thank you for these tips!
XO,
Ashley
Yes go ahead! Thank you
I’m trying to up my IG game but find it very hard to have good lighting. I have the VSCO app on my phone but never used it. Thanks for sharing these tips 😉
No problem! 💞
Defo agree with lighting! – the most important thing actually I believe. A dark photo or one that has been edited which turns out grainy never looks great 🙁
Also going to look up the other apps you mentioned! Thanks for the helpful tips! xx
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No problem! Here to help <3