photography & editing tips

When I asked you guys on Twitter what you'd like to see from me, tons of you said you'd love to see a photography/editing tips type of post! So that's what I'm doin'!

Honestly, a lot of the tips I put together vary and can change depending on your type of style and flow. I'm not saying you have to have a 'perfect Instagram feed' at all or need to have a certain color scheme, but these are the things I do just for me and to reflect my own personal style on social media!

DEVELOP A STYLE

• It will take a while to get your certain color scheme or style down, so be patient with yourself!
• Experiment and try using different cameras until you find the one you like and feels the most comfortable
• Sometimes, using an iPhone can create beautiful pictures
• Use cameras that cater to your style. For example, a Nikon will give you clear images, perfect for streetstyle/outfit photos, whereas a film camera can be playful and used for fuzzy, more grungy and vintage photos. See what you like or switch on and off! 
• I use my iPhone for most of my photos, but when I want a clear image or I am taking pictures for a brand, I use my Nikon D5500

GET THE BEST LIGHT

• I find that using sunlight and bright, natural light works best with my photos
• Start off with using natural light first, and then, once you get comfortable with that, try experimenting with sunlight and shadows
• Sunlight can make average photos AMAZING. But make sure that the focus is good and it's not blurry or bleached out. Again, practice makes perfect for this! It will take a couple of tries to get nice photos with sunlight. 
• A rainy day can be tricky for photography. If it's cloudy, try using flash (like the photos on Into the Gloss). If you're not comfortable with flash, try waiting for a sunny day or brighten the photos with an app. iPhones do not work the best on cloudy days, it will make the photos come out fuzzy/blurry, so I definitely recommend using an actual camera.
• Like for cloudy days, if you want to take a photo at night, I really think using flash works best. Though they might look weird at first, after playing around with filters, it can make for a really cool and chic image. 
• Flash photos also look great in black and white. 

WHILE TAKING THE PICTURE

• Self timer works like a charm if you don't have people to take your photo! Just set up your camera on a tripod with a white/plain background
• Play around with different angles. The more options, the better, that way when you go back you may find a photo with a specific angle that you thought you wouldn't like
• Flat lays don't have to be taken in just a birds-eye-view way. I personally love flat lays that have a little dimension and taken from straight-on
• Don't only focus on the subject but on what is around it too. A background or even a specific object that is out of focus can make a photo even more beautiful! 
• For outfit shots, try acting natural, especially when on the street. I find the best photos turn out to be the ones when you weren't paying attention in the first place. 

USE APPS THAT REFLECT YOUR STYLE

• I think the best app for maintaining a color scheme (if you're into that) is Vsco Cam
• You can buy filters for Vsco, but honestly the ones that they already have work like magic!
• After Light is also a great app to add fuzziness, grain, or play with the color, brightness, etc. 
• Overlaying filters is tricky and makes the photos blurry. Try sticking with just one filter.
• Don't get frustrated if you change filters sometimes! I have changed filters tons. It is basically a reflection of your style, and, of course, that is always changing!
• I have also heard that Light Room is a great photo app but I have yet to try it. 

Let me know if you have any other specific photography/editing questions below! I'm definitely not an expert, but it really takes practice and patience :) much love!

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