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How to Take Gorgeous Instagram Photos with Your Phone

Long gone are the days of lugging around a DSLR to take gorgeous Instagram photos.

You can get the perfect Instagram shot by using what you already have on you at all times — your phone!

We’ve put together this handy guide to taking, editing, and sharing Instagram photos all from your phone. With our tips and tricks, you’ll be getting that A+ content in no time.

Step #1: Check Your Camera Settings for Higher Quality Instagram Photos

Before anything else, in order to level up your Instagram photos, you have to check your camera settings.

Most phone cameras are super-powerful, with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera and a ƒ/2.2 aperture, but the tricky part is learning how to use them.

So the first rule of Instagram photography is to always look at what you’re working with before you begin shooting.

#1: Turn HDR Off

HDR — or High Dynamic Range — is a feature on both iPhone and Androids and it’s basically there to help you take better-looking photos.

It takes a few of the same photo at different exposures and puts them together in one, so the final photo has a ton of detail.

If you’re confident in working with HDR, it can be awesome. But, it’s hard to get right and can sometimes actually make your photos look unnatural and off.

To make things easier, let the camera do the heavy lifting and turn your camera’s HDR setting off. You’ll still get high-quality images without the need to think too deeply on your exposure levels.

#2: Check the Photo Mode

There are so many different settings on phone cameras these days that sometimes it’s hard to know what settings are useful and which ones aren’t.

One popular photo mode is “portrait mode”, which automatically detects a well-lit subject within a certain distance from the camera and creates a bokeh effect (depth of field).

Portrait mode is great when you’re taking — you named it — portraits. But that’s not all it’s good for! Many bloggers and influencers use portrait mode for food or product shots too!

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Now, let’s talk about the photography pitfalls — portrait mode isn’t great when you’re shooting inside or in low light.

This photo mode also requires a subject that is still. For example, if you’re shooting someone jumping or walking, you’re going to want to turn off portrait mode and switch to another mode.

But don’t let that dishearten you, portrait mode should still have a place in your photography arsenal — just be selective on when you use it!

TIP: If you’re using an iPhone and are shooting a moving object like someone posing against an Instagrammable wall, try shooting in live photo mode or holding down the shoot button to enable burst.

With burst, your iPhone will shoot up to 10 photos allowing you to sift through and choose the best one after.

Don’t worry, if you’re using an Android, you can also enable the burst feature by holding the shutter down.

Step #2: How to Capture the Perfect Instagram Photo on Your Phone

#1: Understanding Depth of Field

Creating DOF (or depth of field) with your phone camera is a really cool way to up your Instagram photo game.

It’s not too difficult and once you get the hang of it, your followers will be asking what camera you use to take your photos!

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Let’s say you’re taking a picture of a person facing the water and you want the person in focus and the background blurry, tap your subject and wait for a yellow square to appear (if using an Android, tapping the screen to focus works too!)

Where you see the yellow square shows who/what is in focus. You’ll have to move around to get that perfect DOF.

The best photos take trial and error, but we’ve no doubt you’ll find your mojo soon enough.

#2: Get Your Composition Right

Gorgeous Instagram photos direct viewers to the subject of the photo while capturing an emotion or a story.

When you’re taking a photo with your phone camera, the composition is what will help your picture go from “good” to “great”.

So, how do you get the composition on point? With something called the rule of thirds.

Known as the golden rule of photography, the rule of thirds helps break down your image into (you guessed it) 3 portions or sections.

The goal is to put the most interesting aspects of the photo in the intersections of the grid to create a balanced and natural-looking photo.

If you can’t imagine the grid yourself, both iPhone and Android cameras have an option to turn the grid on when shooting.

Note: If you’re working with an Android phone, go to your Camera Settings, and select Grid Lines

Like any rule, they are made to be broken, right? You don’t need to follow the rule of thirds when taking Instagram photos with your phone camera. But it’s just there to help you as a guide if you need it.

#3: Think About Lighting and Exposure

You know when you take a photo outside you’re excited to post it, only to realize later that it’s totally overexposed? It can happen to the best of us!

One of our favorite photography hacks is to combat this: underexpose your camera!

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When you’re shooting, it’s always better to have an underexposed shot to fix in post, rather than having a blown-out photo.

This is super easy to do on both iPhone and Android. If you’re using an iPhone, tap your phone screen when you’re taking the shot and wait till the yellow box appears.

Once it’s there, move the little sun on the right of the box and you’ll see the exposure lowering and keep moving the yellow sundown until your liking.

It’s basically the same deal on Android — just tap the screen on darker and lighter parts of the shot and it’ll manually balance the exposure.

TIP: The absolute best way to get a killer Instagram photo is to shoot in natural light! If you’re able to use natural sunlight or actually be outside, do it. You’ll notice your photos will look so much more professional than shooting inside or with flash.

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Once you’re ready to post the photos, you want them to stand out on your feed, right? Plan and re-arrange your feed posts with Later’s Instagram Visual Planner.

Later’s Visual Instagram Planner is the best way to plan your Instagram feed and make sure all of your photos are flowing together — it’s an aesthetic game-changer!

Use Later’s Visual Instagram Planner to see where your new photos will sit in your Instagram Feed.

Plus, you can do it right on mobile (iOS and Android).

With Later’s Visual Instagram Planner, you can Quick Schedule new posts, see what your scheduled posts will look like on the feed, and drag and drop scheduled posts to rearrange them.

Ready to nail down your Instagram aesthetic? Design, curate, and plan your feed with Later!

Step #3: Learn How to Set Up the Shot

You’ve got your camera settings down and now it’s actually time to take the photo.

Whether you’re taking a selfie, a flat lay, a picture of your lunch or a picture of a blogger in front of a mural wall, it’s important to consider the art direction of your shot!

On Android, you can set up and capture your shot with voice control. Take a photo by saying “smile”, “cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”.

The voice control feature can be helpful for selfies and those moments when you have the perfect shot but don’t want to push the button and ruin the moment.

Mastering The Flay Lay:

Flat lays have always been super-popular on Instagram, but nothing looks better than food in a dreamy flat lay set up!

When you’re taking pictures of food, there are a few things you have to remember. Food looks best from above and with natural light.

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Think of using textured backgrounds when you’re planning your shot. Whites, light concrete, marble, wooden tables, and pastels are great options.

Jenna Rae Cakes, the cute aesthetically pleasing Canadian bakery, does a great job of photographing their baked goods.

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Of course, it’s not just food that works in flay lay setups — product shots, and the fun “deskie” always works well in your grid!

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You don’t need to have a professional photo studio or photoshoot to take killer content for your brand or business. With a minimal budget, you can set up your own at-home photography studio.

Ready to take beautiful product shots at home? Check out all of our tips and tricks here.

Finding the Perfect Backdrop:

If you’re looking to capture scroll-stopping Instagram photos, you’ve got to find the best photo spots. But, remember, you can make any spot Instagrammable using your creative eye.

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Whether it’s the city you live in or are traveling, you can browse locations and hashtags on Instagram for inspo!

Studio DIY Wall Crawl is a great place to start to find those awesome backdrop walls for your next shot!

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Tip: Posing in front of the camera is hard, instead, ask your photographer friend to take bursts of you and just keep moving in front of the camera — some of the best shots are taken while in motion.

Think About Props

Whether you’re going to be the subject of your photos, or you’re capturing some product shots, a prop or two can go along way in building a better photo.

From holding a cute coffee cup, to green foliage and plantlife, having something “extra” to your frame can bring it to life.

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Step #4: Editing and Post Production

You’ve captured the photo and you know it’s the one, but now it’s time you bring it to the next level.

#1: Edit using Lightroom Presets

Using Lightroom to edit your photos is one of the best ways to get your photos looking beautiful for Instagram. And, on top of achieving super trendy beautiful photos, Lightroom presets make the editing process super easy and fast.

Plus, you can edit with Lightroom CC on your phone for free!

Once you start editing with Lightroom, even just by using the in-built Lightroom presets (which are like “filters”), you’ll start to see your image quality drastically improve, and you’ll start to develop a style that is unique to you and your Instagram feed!

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When you’re happy with your content and feel ready to post, save time by scheduling, and auto-publishing your content with Later.

Taking the time to schedule a few days’ posts all at once is a great way to batch posts at the beginning of each week so you can spend more time shooting and planing your content without having to spend so much time on your social channels each day!

On mobile, view your scheduled Instagram posts in a list, preview, or on a calendar (iOS only).

With Later’s Visual Instagram Planner, you can Quick Schedule new posts, see what your scheduled posts will look like on the feed, and drag and drop scheduled posts to rearrange them.

Ready to nail down your Instagram aesthetic? Design, curate, and plan your feed with Later!

#2: Edit Using Editing Apps

Looking for quick-as-a-flash edits to help you level up your photos? There are tons of apps that can help you do that — with on-trend filters, clever editing, and perfect color correction tools.

These are some of our favorite photo editing apps to try.

  1. VSCO

  2. Tezza

  3. Snapseed

  4. A Color Story

But the editing fun doesn’t stop there, check out our 12 Best Photo Editing Apps for Instagram blog post for more great photo editing tips and tools!

#3: Stand out from the Rest with Collages and Stickers

Instagram overlay stickers and collages are the new creative trend on Instagram.

Many users are hopping on the trend and it’s working! If it’s in line with your brand, consider adding overlay stickers to your photos for a little fun touch.

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In fact, we love the Instagram overlay sticker trend that much, that we created our very own stickers for you to use on your posts!

Instagram photography shouldn’t feel overwhelming, or out of your reach — with just a phone you have all the tools you need to create standout images and posts for your profile.

But the first step to getting that gorgeous grid is to getting out and snapping your content!

To spend more time shooting and planning your photos, Auto Publish your content with Later!

Plus — if you have an Instagram business profile — you can enable Auto Publish right on your mobile (for both iOS and Android).

If you’re a beginner, stick to these tips and you’ll soon be feeling confident in your photography skills.

Ready to start posting your gorgeous Instagram photos to your grid?

Don’t forget you can plan, schedule, and automatically post to your Instagram account with Later for FREE. Sign up today!

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How to Take Good Instagram Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide

Remember the first mobile phone cameras? And the grainy, blurry, low-quality photos they produced?

Well, these days phone photography is capable of some pretty impressive feats. Plus, unlike that bulky DSLR that you haul out for vacations, it’s always at hand.

Learning how to take incredible shots using only your phone is the best way to stand out and build a strong presence on Instagram.

In this post, you’ll learn how to take good Instagram photos using only your phone, and some Instagram picture ideas to inspire your feed.

How to take good Instagram photos on your phone

Learning how to take good photos on your phone requires understanding some basic principles of composition and lighting, and honing your own instincts as a photographer. You just need to follow a few simple rules.

Step 1: Use natural light

Lighting is the foundation of a good photo. Understanding how to use light is the first and most important rule of getting great photos using only your phone.

Avoid using your flash in favor of natural light, which creates photos that are richer and brighter.

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A flash can flatten out your photo and wash out your subject. If you can’t shoot outdoors,  take photos near windows or in well-lit rooms. Even at night, it’s preferable to find sources of ambient light, like street lamps and store windows.

Step 2: Don’t overexpose your images

You can brighten up a photo that’s too dark with editing tools, but there’s nothing that can fix a photo that’s overexposed.

Prevent overexposure by adjusting the lighting on your screen: tap and slide your finger up or down to adjust exposure.

Another way to prevent overexposure is by tapping your finger on the brightest part of the frame (in the case above, it would be the windows) to adjust the lighting before snapping your photo.

Step 3: Shoot at the right time

There’s a reason photographers love golden hour. This time of day, when the sun is low on the horizon, makes every photo more beautiful. It’s nature’s Instagram filter.

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If you’re shooting at midday, clouds are your friend. It’s hard to get a good shot under direct sunlight, which can be harsh in photos.

Clouds diffuse the light from the sun and create a softer, more flattering effect.

Step 4: Follow the rule of thirds

Composition refers to the arrangement of a photo: the shapes, textures, colors and other elements that make up your images.

The rule of thirds is one of the most well-known composition principles, and refers to a simple method of balancing your image. It divides an image into a 3×3 grid, and aligns the subjects or objects in a photo along the grid lines to create balance.

For instance, you can center your photo:

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But you can also achieve a pleasing effect with “balanced asymmetry”, where the subject is off-center but balanced out by another object. In this case, the flowers are arranged in the lower-right area of the photo, and are balanced by the sun in the top-left corner.

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Pro tip: Turn on the gridlines for your phone camera in settings, and use them to practice aligning your photos.

Step 5: Consider your viewpoint

When you take a photo on your phone, you probably hold it up around eye level and snap, right? That’s what everyone else does, too. Resist this natural tendency if you want to take interesting, unexpected photos.

Taking photos from a different vantage point will provide fresh perspectives, even when it comes to a familiar place or subject. Try shooting from above or below, crouching low to the ground, or scaling a wall (if you’re feeling ambitious).

Don’t break your leg in pursuit of the perfect shot, but challenge yourself to see things from a new perspective.

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Step 6: Frame your subject

Leaving space around the focal point of your photo can add more visual interest than zooming in. Sometimes you get a surprising detail that makes the photo even better, like the moon high in the sky of this photo:

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Unlike a camera with an adjustable lens, your phone camera “zooms in” by shrinking your field of view. In effect, you are just pre-cropping your image. This can limit your options for editing later, and you might miss interesting details, so avoid doing it.

Instead, just tap your photo subject or focal point to focus the camera.

If you want to give yourself even more options, you can buy an external lens that fits on to your phone.

Step 7: Draw the viewer’s eye

In photography, “leading lines” are lines that run through your image that draw the eye and add depth. These might be roads, buildings, or natural elements like trees and waves.

Keep an eye out for leading lines and use them to add motion or purpose to your photo.

You can use leading lines to direct the viewer’s gaze to your subject, as in this shot:

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Step 8: Add depth

It’s easy to focus solely on the subject of your photo, whether that’s a person or a handsome slice of pizza. But photos that include layers, with patterns or objects in the background as well as the foreground, are naturally interesting because they offer more depth.

This photo, rather than just cropping tightly on the flowers, also includes the railing behind them, a tree beyond that, and then a sunset and horizon. Each layer of the photo offers something to look at, drawing you in.

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Step 9: Don’t forget to get creative

Some photos on Instagram are so popular that they become cliches, inspiring an entire Instagram account dedicated to repeat images. Don’t get so caught up in Instagram photo trends that you lose your creativity.

You want to stand out from other brands on Instagram, so always challenge yourself to find a fresh angle on a common subject. This will also help you establish a distinctive and memorable brand identity.

Watch this video for even more tips on how to take good Instagram photos on your phone:

10 Instagram picture ideas

Now that you understand the principles of photography, let’s talk about subjects.

There are certain subjects and themes that perform well on Instagram because they offer wide appeal and tons of visual interest. Take note, because posting engaging content boosts your visibility on Instagram.

Here are a few Instagram photography ideas to consider:

1. Symmetry

Symmetry is pleasing to the eye, whether it appears in nature (Chris Hemsworth’s face) or the man-made world (the Royal Hawaiian Hotel). Symmetrical composition often enhances a subject that might not be exciting otherwise.

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You can also break up your symmetry to add interest. In this photo, the bridge creates vertical symmetry while the trees and sunlight break it up.

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2. Patterns

Our brains also love patterns. Some Instagram accounts have even amassed huge followings by documenting beautiful patterns, like I Have This Thing With Floors.

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Our universal love of patterns also explains the viral appeal of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s mirror rooms, which create infinitely repeating patterns of simple shapes and colors:

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Look around yourself for inspiration. Architecture, design and nature are all sources of mesmerizing patterns.

3. Vibrant colors

Minimalism and neutrals are trendy, but sometimes you just crave a pop of color. Bright, rich colors make us happy and give us energy. And when it comes to Instagram photography, they make a big impact on a small screen.

They can even make a plain high-rise building look beautiful:

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4. Humor

If you want to be depressed about the state of the world, go to Twitter.

Instagram is a happy place, which means humor plays well here. Especially in contrast to the perfectly composed and edited photos that proliferate on the platform. Funny photos are a breath of fresh air for your audience, and they show that you don’t take this whole thing too seriously.

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5. Candid action

Capturing your subject in motion is tough, which is what makes it so impressive. A compelling action shot is exciting and arresting. It turns even an ordinary subject into something lovely:

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You don’t always need to strive for perfection either. Sometimes a little blurred movement adds an artistic, dreamy touch:

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When taking action photos, take multiple options to increase your odds of an amazing shot. You can use burst mode (by holding down your camera button) to capture 10 photos per second.

6. Detail shots

A sharp focus on an unexpected or interesting detail can be attention-grabbing, especially in a feed full of busy, dynamic photos. It’s like a palate cleanser, offering a sense of stillness and calm.

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Using Instagram editing tools like vignette (dimming the edges of your photo) or tile shift (which creates a soft blur around your focal point) can enhance detail photos.

Take your photo from a close distance to preserve quality. Shooting from far away and cropping lowers the image resolution, leading to grainy, lackluster photos that damage your brand. Make sure you’re uploading images that are sized for Instagram.

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7. Captivating backgrounds

This is a simple technique, but it works: take advantage of an awesome background! It’s the reason you always want to take a selfie in a restaurant bathroom with killer wallpaper. People curate good photo walls for a reason.

The more creative your background, the better. As in this example, a gorgeous background can be the perfect complement to a product post.

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8. Animals

Some things are true, even if we don’t really understand why. Yawning is contagious. Light is both a particle and a wave. Instagram photos are better if there’s a cute animal in them.

It would be fair to say this is the cheapest trick in the book. But if you have an adorable pup at your disposable (or, just putting this out into the universe, a miniature pony) it would be a mistake not to use them.

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9. Food

Did your mom ever tell you that your eyes were bigger than your stomach? Nowhere is that more true than Instagram, where we can’t get enough of food photography.

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The secret to an excellent food photo? Shoot from above, take advantage of photogenic surroundings, and use natural light. The last one is especially important, because the people eating next to you definitely don’t want to be interrupted by your flash.

10. People

Research has found that people love looking at faces on Instagram (hello once again to Chris Hemsworth). In fact, photos with people get up to 38% more likes than photos without.

To take a stunning portrait, follow the principles above: use natural light, choose an appealing background, and explore shooting from different angles to capture a more interesting shot. Some phones even include a portrait mode, which will optimize lighting and focus.

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Now that you know how to take amazing photos using your phone, learn how to edit them using our step-by-step guide, or watch this video tutorial that walks you through the foundations of how to edit your photos for Instagram using Adobe Lightroom on your phone:

Save time managing your Instagram presence using Hootsuite. From a single dashboard you can schedule and publish photos directly to Instagram, engage the audience, measure performance, and run all your other social media profiles. Try it free today.

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10 secrets of the perfect selfie for Instagram

No matter how you treat selfies - as narcissism or an image creation tool - it is absolutely impossible to imagine the modern world without such photos. But if you have not yet been able to comprehend this "mastery" and you still think that the front camera "does not love" you, we urgently rush to help you. We share the main life hacks that will make your portrait shots better and more interesting. We also talk about a real find for selfies - the stylish and multifunctional Honor 10 Lite.

The right light

Darkness is the enemy of the selfie. It is best to take photos during the day. If you need to take a picture at night, turn on the flashlight or ask a friend for a phone. Professional makeup artists and photographers prefer ring lighting, while creative amateurs use white cloth, paper or a mirror as a reflector.

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Worn camera

Yes, no matter how trite it may sound, but it is because of the dirty camera that many high-quality pictures fly into Tartar. After all, during the day we use a smartphone so often that whether you want it or not, traces of cosmetics and dust remain on it. Make it a rule to clean your camera before every photo session and you will forget about unnecessary blur.

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Thoughtful image

Few people are interested in watching flashing faces in their feed. It will be much more effective if you do a good make-up or hairstyle, put on beautiful jewelry, take a picture against an unusual background, or pick up some interesting detail (a cup or a book, for example). Then there are more chances that the subscriber will want to keep your photo. In addition, selfies are not only about the face. Experiment with angles and poses.

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A good angle

Each of us has a “work side”. And if you take a closer look at popular Instagram accounts, you will notice: bloggers are photographed mainly from one angle. You can find out your “strong side” only through trials. Feel free to take lots of pictures. You don't have to post everything on social media. But to look closely and draw conclusions is very useful.

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Catch the highlights

Remember: if the light falls from above, unnecessary circles appear under the eyes. To avoid this, look towards the source. So glare will appear in the pupils, they will make the photo more alive. In this case, it is better to hold the phone on the most outstretched hand and not block the light with it.

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Don't go overboard with your hair

Many girls turn selfies into advertisements for their own hair. But not always exposed hair is the most successful of the options. It is important here not to cover the neck, because without a smooth transition "head - torso" the silhouette seems very strange. It is best to throw the hair to one side and focus on the collarbones.

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Correct posture

Bloggers recommend taking pictures standing up and preferably in heels. So the back will be straight and the shoulders even. This will not only add confidence to you, but also make you visually already in the photo. Well, to get rid of the double chin in the frame, stick your head a little forward, keep your face in the center and give preference to vertical photos.

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Be inspired by successful selfies

It's not a sin to peep at interesting angles and unusual performances. Even the most daring at first glance ideas can always be adapted to your profile.

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No "duck sponges"

Even if you have problem skin or other minor imperfections on your face, this is not a reason to give up selfies forever. You can always fix the situation with Photoshop and filters. But do not wash the skin to a puppet state. It looks unnatural and even strange. Do not increase your eyes and lips without unnecessary need. And finally give up the "duck sponges" and "fish gape" - let's leave these selfie trends in 2015.

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Quality device

The last item on our list, but perhaps the most important one. If you're serious about becoming a selfie guru, you can't do without a good smartphone. We advise you to pay attention to the novelty in the world of technology - the Honor 10 Lite phone.

It has two modules as the main camera: one for 13 MP, the other for 2. The front camera is represented by a 24-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Built-in AI recognizes up to 8 selfie shooting scenarios and optimizes images so you're always in focus. Thanks to 4-in-1 light fusion3 technology and exposure compensation, you get high-quality pictures even at night.

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The new AI algorithm also allows you to adjust the shooting effect to your tastes, taking into account factors such as age, gender, skin tone. You can effortlessly even out your complexion, hide minor imperfections, enlarge your eyes, whiten your teeth, remove bags under your eyes and set contrasting lighting effects. And the "butterfly" mode will help to get an image with a stereoscopic effect. The camera app has several shooting modes: portrait, blur, panoramas, augmented reality. You can also open HiVision from the camera, which understands QR and bar codes, recognizes and translates text in real time, scans objects and sights similar to Google Lens.

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Honor 10 Lite is capable of recording videos in maximum Full HD resolution at 30 or 60 frames per second, in H.264 or H.265 formats. The quality will pleasantly surprise you.

In addition to excellent cameras, the device has many other strengths that are worth paying attention to. One of the advantages is the powerful eight-core processor Kirin 710 reduces power consumption and provides a more comfortable use of the smartphone. 3 GB of RAM (+32 GB of internal memory) are responsible for the speed of work. Thanks to the new software - 9versions of Android - the phone works 20% more efficiently. With moderate use, it lasts for two days of active use. The system does not slow down, and all applications run at lightning speed.

The Honor 10 Lite also stands out from the competition with its excellent waterdrop design. The screen occupies more than 90% of the front surface of the smartphone. Despite the dimensions - 6.2 inch display and 5.2 case - it is quite comfortable to operate the device. The plastic case does not make the phone less noble. Beautiful overflows on the back and the black front panel look very dignified.

In Ukraine, the smartphone went on sale on December 22 and is now available in Allo and COMFY retail chains at a recommended price of UAH 6,099. In the next two weeks, it is also expected to be delivered to the Territoriya Tvoey Tekhnika retail chain. Everyone who has tested the device (including us) boldly asserts that it outperformed all competitors in its price segment both in terms of external and internal indicators. For little money, you get an attractive design, a comfortable body, a large display, NFC, and even a transparent case. Honor 10 Lite will be a great New Year's gift - until January 7 it will be available at a promotional price of 5999 UAH A great option for those who want to comprehend all the subtleties of a selfie and feel like an icon of style.


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Personal correspondence in instant messengers or social networks sometimes ceases to be secret: some users secretly take a screenshot of themselves “as a keepsake” or to show it to third parties. However, the services have a mechanism that warns about the illegal action of the interlocutor. How and where he works, says Gazeta.Ru.

Instagram

Instagram doesn't take any action if you take a screenshot or record a screen video while viewing Stories, a regular feed post, or a music video in the new Reels service. You can also secretly take a picture of the correspondence in private messages - no one will know about this either.

However, Instagram still provides a mechanism for notifying about the screenshot taken.

If a user wants to take a screenshot of a conversation, photo, or video sent in Disappearing Message mode in Direct, Instagram will notify the sender.

This mode must be activated before the start of the correspondence, and then after a certain period the entire chat will be deleted. In order for this function to make sense, the administration of the service decided to send messages about the screenshot taken to participants in secret chats.

Previously, in test mode, Instagram launched a function that allowed you to find out which of the subscribers took a picture of any published story, but later the administration of the service decided to abandon this practice.

Telegram

Telegram also has a screenshot notification feature, but it only works in secret chats. If users have begun to conduct such correspondence, then notifications of the screenshots taken will immediately be sent to the interlocutor in the corresponding message.

At the same time, on some versions of Android, it is impossible to take a screenshot of a secret chat at all, this possibility is blocked. You can remove the blocking in the "Privacy" section in the Telegram settings.

In Durov's messenger, as well as on Instagram, you can send self-destructing photos and videos - they are also subject to a screenshot notification, even if they were sent in a regular chat.

Viber

In 2015, the Viber app introduced the ability to delete messages, and since 2016, end-to-end encryption has been activated for all calls and messages in the app by default. Hidden and secret chats were launched in 2017, and in 2020 they were replaced by disappearing messages in regular chats. Now, if a person wants the information that he sent to his interlocutor to be erased some time after reading, it is enough to set a timer when sending a message, photo or video. If the recipient took a screenshot, the sender will receive a notification about it.

WhatsApp

One of the most popular messaging apps WhatsApp has not received a screenshot notification feature from its developers. Note that

competing services have long featured both secret chats and the ability to send self-destructing messages, but WhatsApp only recently received the ability to automatically destroy messages seven days after they were sent.

It is possible that soon the administration of the service will add a notification function.

Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger does not notify the user if someone has taken a screenshot of a conversation, and there is no evidence that this feature will ever appear, so you should be careful when sending this or that photo in a group chat.

Snapchat

Since Snapchat is based on the ephemeral nature of messages, the social network takes screenshots very seriously - if you take a picture of someone's post, then its author will definitely know about it. This applies to published photos, videos, stories, as well as correspondence. If there is a special need, this restriction can be bypassed using third-party applications.

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