If you’re hooked on instagram, then surely you want to know how to take better photos with it. After all, the best instagram accounts, also know as the accounts that have the most followers pretty much have one thing in common, and that is great photos. It really doesn’t take much to take great instagram photos. There are just a few important points to remember. These little touches that we will about to explain below, can spell out the difference between a good photo and a great one!

1. Always remember that instagram poses photos with a square format. While the iphone may take the photo with a triangular format, when you get to instagram, the format is changed into a square one. Remember to take this little detail into account when taking photos, so that it doesn’t affect the end result. Also, when formatting the photo, do remember that the main subject doesn’t have to be dead center of the square every single time. While symmetry can look nice, it can also appear boring when done all the time. 
2. Be mindful of the time that you shoot. When talking about outside shots, it is not a good idea to shoot at all hours of the day. While it is wonderful to shoot outside shots at dawn, as well as the time that photographers refer to as the “golden hour”, shooting in the middle of the day can result in pictures with too harsh of a light, while shooting in the dark can yield photos that are too dark. 
3. Play around with the different filters that you have been provided with-Filter use is very subject to  that kind of photo you are taking and what kind of effect you want to achieve. While you may already be used to using one or two particular filters, it is always helpful to try out all of them and see which one suits your photo the best. Choosing the right filter can really elevate your photo and make it all the more special. 
4. Give your audiences some variety- it is understandable that photographers want to stick to a certain style, but if you take the same kind of photo over and over again, then it will eventually become very boring and repetitive. Mix it up, play with various effects and filters, as well as subject matter. That way, no one will quite know what to expect. 
5. Lastly, don’t forget to take advantage of the grid feature- Instagram actually comes with a grid feature but many people seldom use it. The grid feature is actually very helpful when shooting subjects such as views and horizons. By using the grid feature, horizons look straight, instead of leaning to one side. A lot of users actually do not like crooked horizons, so utilizing the grid feature will actually keep these followers happy.