{"id":5652,"date":"2016-04-12T05:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T05:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redbooth.com\/hub\/?p=5652"},"modified":"2016-09-21T12:03:48","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T12:03:48","slug":"awesome-photography-tips-for-social-media-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redbooth.com\/hub\/awesome-photography-tips-for-social-media-success\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Awesome Photography Tips For Social Media Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are approximately <\/span>1.8 billion photos uploaded<\/span><\/a> to the internet every single day. It\u2019s no wonder people have invested so much time and effort into trying to make their images stand out on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to bring your photos to the next level, here are five photography tips for social media success that you should consider every time you make a post online. <\/span><\/p>\n

Framing and Composition<\/h2>\n

\"Framing<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever taken an art class\u00a0or have read anything about photography composition, then I\u2019m sure you have seen something about the <\/span>rule of thirds<\/a>. <\/b>35mm film cameras of the past set the precedent for how we view imagery by creating rectangular images. Most digital cameras produce photos with an aspect ratio of 3×2 (width by height), which automatically encourages our mind to see a photograph in thirds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than placing your subject directly in the center of the frame, attempt to shoot your photos with the subject in the left or right third of the frame. This technique stimulates a viewer to spend more time looking at\u00a0the photo than if the composition was directly symmetrical. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, since the advent of Instagram and the rising popularity of square photos, sometimes placing your subject directly in the center of the frame can have a very pleasing effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Square<\/a><\/p>\n

While the image above does not have an aspect ratio of 3 x 2, the rule of thirds can still be applied vertically to the horizon lines, as well as the levels of depth (foreground, mid-ground, and background). Creating dynamic compositions will not only draw in more viewers, but give people the perception that your not an amateur at photography, and your content is worth following.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resolution<\/h2>\n

\"High<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the biggest mistakes made with social media imagery is uploading files that may be too small for viewing on all screen sizes. Even though a whopping <\/span>51% of all media is now viewed on mobile devices<\/span><\/a>, 42% of people still prefer viewing media on a desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>Facebook\u2019s Fullscreen viewing mode<\/span><\/a>, an image that is only 400 pixels wide may look completely out of focus to those viewing on a large laptop screen. Part of creating powerful social media posts comes down the quality of your content, including <\/span>resolution<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

In order to avoid viewers seeing your photos in low-res, upload files with at least 1000 pixels on the long side. Personally, I always upload to Facebook with a minimum of 2000 pixels on the long side should someone want to view my work fullscreen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Effective Editing<\/h2>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media has made it possible for photo editing to go mainstream. The hashtag \u201c#NoFilter\u201d rose in popularity so quickly because millions of people became aware and agitated by how filtering affects the authenticity of certain images, as well as the look of colors and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is nothing wrong with filtering for creative purposes, often times a filter is a way to add artistic expression. However, there becomes a point at which filtering and using the editing options on mobile apps becomes a little over the top. <\/span><\/p>\n

In order to make your images \u2018pop\u2019, without exploding them, try enhancing a few of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n