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naturally. Again, you don’t have to be an expert to capture the perfect
pictures. Just like any other skill, it’s something that can be practiced and be
good at overtime.


3. Learn How to Use Editing Apps

There was a time when Instagram users solely depended on the preset
Instagram filters to use on their posts. Admittedly, it was cool at that time,
but today, with the number of free editing apps that can help you create
professional-looking edited pictures, there’s no excuse to still use them.


Using these free editing apps, you can easily enhance that look and overall
quality of your pictures. Gone are the days you need to learn how to be an
expert on Adobe Photoshop to enhance your photos. Some of the user-
friendly alternatives can be downloaded right straight to your smartphones.
Some of these are VSCO, Snapseed, PicsArt, and RNI Films, but of course,
don’t be afraid to shop around for the best tools that meet your needs and
requirements.


Another good thing about these apps is that they connect you with some of
the professionals where you can get inspiration from. For example, VCSO is
not only a photo editing app but also a photo-sharing community that aims to
encourage people to show their creativity with the use of the apps.


4. Put Grids to Good Use

Many people look over the benefits offered by simple grids on their phones
or cameras, but with the right usage, these grids can give you amazing output.
For perfect Instagram shots, properly align all the elements of the pictures
using these grids. Turning on the grid features can help you enhance the
overall impacts of the picture.


It’s important to observe carefully the overlapping elements on the screen in
order to find the subjects’ midpoint. As soon as you successfully get the
center of the pictures, take the picture. Using the grid features can definitely
make a huge difference no matter what kind of photography you are trying to
achieve.


5. Use Your Eyes Before Your Lens

One of the biggest misconceptions in photography is that as long as you have
high-end cameras, taking great pictures would be a piece of cake – this can’t

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