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Become a pro by taking different types of photos and using the filters. Notice the different ways filters can enhance dim lighting or increase the depth of certain colors. You may need to preview your photo in all of the available filters before finding the right one. Having uniform colors and effects on most of your photos is a great way to develop an aesthetic. Using too many different filters could make your profile look tacky. See the hashtag "#nofilter" for examples. Some Instagram users choose never to use filters as a way to highlight the natural beauty of their photos. Instagram's built-in filters are cool but somewhat limited. There are additional apps that can add even more depth to your content. Install a well-reviewed photo editor from the app store and breathe new life into your feed. Try Instagram's Boomerang to make short, engaging stop-motion videos. Also try Layout, which allows you to combine multiple photos in a single collage-style image. Try VSCO Cam, Prisma, Aviary, or Snapseed for high-quality photo editing. You won't always get a great shot the first time, so take several photos and choose the best one. Only post the best, most creative photos that will keep your followers interested and engaged. As with traditional photography, Instagram photography has an element of "practice makes perfect." You can only improve by using the app regularly and trying new things. Experiment and get creative with your photos. Try new angles, color combinations, and subjects in a variety of interesting settings. Use your Instagram account to create a story that is creative, original, and honest. Add "cliffhangers" to your photos to keep fans coming back for more. For example, document your travels to a new place, the countdown to a significant event, or your journey with a new pet. Spend more time making an individual photo exceptional instead of sharing several that are mediocre. Captions can be humorous or sincere. Be playful, but informative. Inspired by Snapchat, Instagram now allows users to post photos and videos that disappear in 24 hours. Stories will not be stored in your Instagram feed, so use this feature to share all of the things that don't quite fit with the rest of your account. Your stories will appear at the top of your followers' feeds.
Get to know the Instagram filters. Use a separate photo-editing app. Take lots of photos, but only post the best. Get artsy. Tell an ongoing story. Stick to quality over quantity, once your photos start to improve. Add clever, creative, and relevant captions to your photos and videos. Use the Instagram Stories feature to share moments.