Strange | 1,700 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I’ve been enjoying following some of you on Instagram and seeing the cool stuff you have. I want to make an account for my collection (sorry to those of you that follow my personal one) but I don’t want to be a scrub at it. I thought it would be cool to have a thread for tips from those of us who use Instagram in the collecting scene for those of us who want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 This one cool trick will get you more followers and keep people interacting with what you post: Post somewhat regularly. Once a day if possible. Personally, I post like once a month maybe, cuz I am lazy and not very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gloves said: This one cool trick will get you more followers and keep people interacting with what you post: Post somewhat regularly. Once a day if possible. Personally, I post like once a month maybe, cuz I am lazy and not very interesting. Yup, you have to be regular, in general, with social media if you want traction. I'm not into any of that but for a time, I use to have a big Imgur account. I found what also works is being engaging with the community. Respond to posts, generally be nice (ignore the trolls, or block them and not say anything about it) and just connect with the people connecting with your comment. Also, avoid posting stuff that feels remotely click baity. I never set out to do well on Imgur, even though I've hit the front page many times. Just post stuff you like. Another general rule is of you like it, chances are other people do too. It might sound generic but people would rather connect with genuineness rather than superficial flash. Sure, a one off mega cool post can go viral. It happens all the time. But that stuff rarely build big accounts, unless that's the stuff you legit enjoy doing, whether it brings in the followers/subs or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,006 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 1. Take a photo. 2. Post it. I don't understand your question, what else is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,798 Events Team · Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) Valencia filter Pouty lips selfie Photoshop out your cellulite Photoshop in some exotic background Name drop celebrities Try to score free gear as an influencer Edited May 3, 2020 by JamesRobot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange | 1,700 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Code Monkey said: 1. Take a photo. 2. Post it. I don't understand your question, what else is there? Mostly boils down to building an audience, but also keeping that audience, engaging the community, taking quality photos, curating your content, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BortLicensePlate | 652 Graphics Team · Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Some tips to improve photography - Use a tripod, your hands aren't as steady as you might think, a tripod guarantees clear shots - Pay attention to lighting. You can use a lamp with a plastic bag taped to the front to soften the light, point the light to the subject in a way that highlights the visually interesting areas. - Consider the way your shot is composed. Play around with Scale, contrast, hierarchy, different angles, focus on different things. - Take several different shots where you've moved things around or try different things and chose a favourite. - Consider getting and learning to use some photo manipulation software. Photoshop and Lightroom are the professional tools, but you need to pay an expensive subscription. Affinity Photo is a good alternative you only pay for once. I'm sure theres free alternatives out there as well, but I'm not familiar with any. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintegageo | 582 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just post interesting things. I say this as someone who posts crappy pictures though so pay attention to the good advice by those posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,709 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, BortLicensePlate said: I'm sure theres free alternatives out there as well, but I'm not familiar with any. Paint.NET (Windows)Pixlr (web) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 This is my most popular Instagram photo so far: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,401 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) I don't take amazing photos, but if you use literally any lighting at all, your pictures are already better than half of Instagram. Like two crappy clamp lights like this are probably all you'd even need on the cheap. Edited May 18, 2020 by DefaultGen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,096 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Put a bikini clad girl in your pictures holding your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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