So – I’m in all probability doing myself out of a
job right here, however I assumed I might share with you how one can take higher
images to make use of in your social media posts.
Clearly ideally you’d e book me to take them for you (!) but when not, these
ideas will a minimum of make your social media images nearly as good as they presumably can
be!
However
first – why use social media images?
Based on Media Weblog – tweets that
embrace {a photograph} are 35% extra more likely to be retweeted
. Plus – Fb
posts which have {a photograph} in will acquire on common, 87% extra
interplay
. So there may be positively massive worth in including some footage to get
extra folks interacting along with your posts.
How
to take the most effective social media images:
Tip 1 – The rule of thirds: photographs
the place the topic is off centre are at all times far more attention-grabbing. Divide your digital camera body into 9 squares (see
beneath) and place your topic on one of many intersecting traces – immediately your
picture will look a lot better.
Tip 2 – Use main traces to create
curiosity in your shot. So – a bit like
the rule of thirds, you’re mainly simply making your pictures that little bit
extra inventive than simply photographing from straight on. For instance, use issues like partitions, horizontal traces and a pathway so as to add that
curiosity. See beneath for an instance.
Tip
3 – Do NOT use flash! Significantly in case you are utilizing a cellphone, the flash isn’t good and the
images find yourself trying actually garbage. So
– take my recommendation, take your images on overcast days – you received’t get any shadows
or rings beneath the eyes. Or – for those who
can’t keep away from a vivid sunny day, head for some top-shade. That is created both by doorways or beneath timber. Your topic will nonetheless be lit superbly
however received’t be blinded by the solar.
Tip 4 – on the identical topic as tip 3 (ie – lighting….)
attempt to shoot your images in the course of the ‘golden hour’. That is the time
both
shortly after
dawn or earlier than
sundown throughout which just about all images look completely attractive. (Suppose these
vacation images early night when the solar goes down). Actually every thing
seems to be good on this mild! Once more, see beneath for an instance.
Tip 5 – Management Publicity. That is pretty restricted on
sensible telephones, however can nonetheless make a giant distinction. On I-phones when you may have a
picture you’d prefer to take, merely faucet and maintain the display and you will note a
slider, which lets you improve/lower publicity, and lock it. This will
additionally lock focus – so you may resolve what’s in focus and what’s not.
Tip 6 – reduce your modifying results. I’m a sucker
for a filter on instagram, and it may be enjoyable to use them however earlier than you do
it, ask your self is it actually essential?
Is it
doable they detract from the picture? Generally, a easy
crop, good lighting and composition are all that’s essential.
Lastly, Tip 7 – Maintain your lens clear! It might sound
actually apparent, however you’d be amazed what I see…..your cellphone sits in your
pocket, your purse, in your desk and so forth. and gathers finger prints and goodness
is aware of what else within the course of. Earlier than
you’re taking a photograph – give it somewhat wipe and also you’ll be assured crystal clear
images each time!
Joyful snapping!
However keep in mind…….if you need actually
improbable skilled images to signify your model, check out www.photosbypennie.co.uk
or name me on 07715 889457. I’ve labored with all kinds of companies together with inside designers, colleges, business lighting firms and plenty of extra to produce them with a financial institution of images for them to make use of on social media. Thanks for studying!
