Tips to help you take Instagram photos like a pro

Whether you want to draw an audience or just have some fun with photography, take some of these pointers with you and give your instagram feed a less candid, more refined look. 1. Plan ahead and keep in mind what you want to photograph and what you want to convey through it 2. Take plenty of photos, get plenty of practice and have a lot of patience 3. Use the grid feature, and choose wisely between a horizontal and vertical shot 4. Effectively use the filters, brightness and contrast but don't overwhelm raw images or render them too artificial 5. Go beyond the Instagram app if the editing features are more suitable elsewhere 6. Analyze the best angles, the props and background activity and the lighting 7. Always be on the look out for strong, deep colours and favorable weather conditions 8. But use gloomy, rainy days to your advantage too