Instagram is a great way to share your life with your followers, but it can also be a little intimidating. There's so much competition for attention on Instagram that knowing how to stand out from the crowd is essential. In this post, I'm going to show you five simple ways to make sure that your photos stand out from all the rest by using tips and techniques that will help you gain more followers on Instagram.
Make Sure Your Subject Is In Focus
• Use a camera with a good autofocus system. If you're using an older camera, it may not be able to focus on your subject quickly enough to keep up with moving objects or people. In this case, try using manual focus and locking it down before taking the shot.
• Use the center focus point (or one of the outer points if you have more than one). If there are multiple objects in your frame that are close together, try focusing on one of them rather than trying to get everything sharp at once--you'll likely end up with some blurriness around where two things overlap too much for my taste!
• Check for clarity by using live view mode if possible; otherwise, take several test shots until everything looks good from afar before moving closer for final images later on.
Use Good Lighting
Instagram has its look, and you need to be aware of that when posting your photos. If you want to make your instagram photos stand out, then make sure that your picture doesn't look like one of those generic images with flat lighting and no shadows. Try using natural light instead of artificial light; it'll make a huge difference in how good your photo looks!
If you don't have access to natural lighting (you're inside), then take advantage of whatever artificial options are available: turn on lamps or use desk lamps as fill lights if necessary (but don't overdo it--too much fill can ruin the effect).
Choose A Wide Angle Lens If You Have One
The next step is to choose a wide-angle lens. Wide-angle lenses have a short focal length and are great for capturing large objects, such as landscapes, architecture, and cityscapes. They're not so good for close-up shots though. If you have one of these handy (and even if you don't), try pointing it at your subject from above or below so that it fills up more of the frame than usual - this will make them stand out even more.