How To Take An Awesome Instagram Fashion Photo

by Michelle Scanga

For every stunning accessory shot or impeccable outfit of the day, you’re apt to see an awkward angle or less-than flattering snap. Solution: click through to find out the best (and easiest) tips for taking a stylish photo. 

Tip One: Strategically Stage Clothing

When posting your clothes, pose the items in a neat and orderly set up. 

Tip One: Strategically Stage Clothing 

@katherinepower, our Co-Founder, goes for a more effortlessly-cool set up by posing in a somewhat relaxed order. 

Tip One: Strategically Stage Clothing 

For an eye-catching element, intentionally place a bit of color at the top of your clothing pile. 

Photo Credit: @zinafashionvibe

Tip One: Strategically Stage Clothing 

Jenn Camp of @lefashion is the master at planning perfectly symmetrical outfit shots. 

Tip Two: Pick A Background

While it’s nice to see your bedroom in the background of your selfies, think outside of the box! Keep your eyes out for backgrounds with lots of color or a unique pattern to really make your outfit pop. 

Tip Two: Pick A Background

Posting a girly outfit? Choose a graphic background for a balanced shot. 

Photo Credit: @manrepeller

Tip Two: Pick A Background

An interesting building or a bold brick wall is great for keeping the focus on your outfit.

Photo Credit: @tibipr

Tip Two: Pick A Background

You can’t go wrong with posing in front of an eye-catching background! 

Photo Credit: @dvf

Tip Three: Take It From The Top

If you want to capture your whole outfit, we suggest angling your snap from above. 

Tip Three: Take It From The Top 

Reach as high as you can and snap to include that freshly polished pedicure. 

Photo Credit: @alwaysjudging

 

Tip Three: Take It From The Top 

Stand close to your pal and shoot from above to get both stylish outfits in the frame. 

Photo Credit: @weworewhat

Tip Three: Take It From The Top 

Take it from the pro Kate Brien of @viewfromthetopp, and always show off your outfit from the top to your toes. 

Tip Four: Put Ya Feet Up

Go ahead, show off your new shoes! 

Tip Four: Put Ya Feet Up

Do as @chiaraferragni of the The Blonde Salad does and post up cross-legged for an impressive boot shot. 

Tip Four: Put Ya Feet Up

Literally kick back and show the social world your favorite shoes. 

Photo Credit: @nicolerichie

Tip Four: Put Ya Feet Up

For a peek inside of Lucky Editor-in-Chief @evachen212’s shoe collection, just take a look at her profile.

Tip Five: Snap Your Accessories

Taking close-up, tight photos of your accessories is the best way to capture the details of your outfit. 

Tip Five: Snap Your Accessories

Do not leave any details behind! Copy fashion muse, @anna_dello_russo and zoom in on your fancy features. 

Tip Five: Snap Your Accessories

Fashion blogger, @peaceloveshea shows off her dreamy jewelry with a close-up wrist photo. 

Tip Five: Snap Your Accessories

For a tightly cropped frame, lift your arm in order to include those gorgeous accessories. 

Photo Credit: @kattanita

Tip Six: Use A Hashtag

Add one of our favorite hashtags to your post as a fun way to interact with others posting stylish looks. 

Tip Six: Use A Hashtag 

Tip Six: Use A Hashtag 

Tip Six: Use A Hashtag 

Tip Seven: Add A Graphic

This simple addition to your photo is the perfect way to add decorative details and express your style. 

Tip Seven: Add A Graphic 

With our Free Fashion Design pack on Studio, get over 35 overlays to use on your fashion photos—available here! If you already have the Studio app on your iPhone, you can get the like here.

Photo Credit: @whowhatwear

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