If you want to be successful on Instagram, you need one thing above all else - breathtaking photos. However, there is more work behind the beautiful pictures of successful influencers than you would think at first glance.#Advertisement
The perfect pose, the right light, the image processing and of course the outfit, make-up and a suitable hairstyle. We reveal tips and tricks that everyone can use to get the perfect Instagram photo.
If you want to take expressive photos of yourself, you should definitely not do without professional make-up. Because a photo is a snapshot, small blemishes on the face are more prominent. With a few helpful tips, everyone can still make themselves pretty for a photo shoot and shine in front of the camera.
First, the skin should be prepared for the make-up with care products. Small bumps are then evened out with a primer before a foundation that matches the skin tone is used to conjure up a flawless complexion. In the next step, individual parts of the face are highlighted.
"To make the face look three-dimensional and three-dimensional, you work with light and dark shading or contouring. To give the face even more freshness and glow, the lightened areas can be emphasized with a creamy or powdery highlighter,” recommends make-up artist Iris Martin. Then the forehead, nose, chin and the area under the eyes should be powdered.
If the photos are taken in a closed room with artificial light, the eye make-up can be heavier. Otherwise you should make up your eyes more naturally. In any case, the eyelashes should be well washed. Above all, the technology is crucial.
"You press the brush to the base and go back and forth, so the base is fuller, the tip is gentler and my tip: apply the end of the eyelash to the temple, this will give us an incredible lifting effect," recommends a make-up expert Nathalie Fischer von Babor. For a radiant smile, of course, the teeth must not be forgotten.
Appropriate dental care with whitening products should of course not be missing. As a finish, add a nice lipstick or some lip gloss - and the perfect photo look is ready.
Of course, the hairstyle is also super important for a beautiful photo. Beautiful curls or a shiny smooth mane – whatever you like and suits your own type is allowed. Open hair caresses the face and makes the face appear narrower. In any case, it is important that the hair looks healthy.
"If you care for your hair properly, your hair will have a natural, consistent shine. Moisture is key here and makes the hair shine,” explains Andreas Wild, senior stylist at John Frieda. If you want to quickly conjure up a nice shimmer in your hair, you can use moisturizing sprays to care for your hair on the go.
So ready, it's time for the photo shoot. It is best to ask a good friend if she can take the pictures. "A good picture doesn't need a professional camera. We usually already have a powerful camera in our trouser pocket with our current smartphones,” reveals blogger Franziska Schmidt (Instagram: @modernsnowwhite).
If you want to add some variety to the photos, you can also have your picture taken in several outfits. A beautiful summer dress, casual shorts with sneakers or elegant in jeans and a blouse - in the end you have a lot of choice to be able to decide on the perfect picture.
Then it's all about having real fun in front of the camera. Movement makes the images look more natural, and be sure to play with light and different angles.
The finished photos can easily be edited at home. Together with a nice saying or a few personal sentences, the perfect Instagram photo then only has to be uploaded....
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