The red and the green makes the photo “POP”. I have positioned the chair and the wind sail to the right, the 1/3 rule.
Tip #1. Framing & Composition
Like anything, being clear on why you are doing what you are doing is applicable when taking a good photography.
Go and look at 8 tips to taking a better photo for your composition.
Composition is KEY!
You can always use a photo if it has good composition using some of the basic photography rules in the composition blog I mentioned above.
For you folk who are visual learners:
Tip #2. Variety
Have a good variety of inspiration, education, your interests and if you are marketing something make that “marketing” post 10% of the whole mix.
Use your smart phone to take clear, well composed photos to show people who you really are, where you go.
Tip #3. TEXT
When you are placing text on your photo for inspiration or marketing use these 3 simple rules:
…….. I use the I Phone app Wordswag to quickly place words on my photos, or I use photoshop if Im doing a batch of photos.
Click through to see relevant info on Wordswag. I love the app it’s easy, quick and simple to use and it’s free!
…….. Make sure your writing is clearly seen on the back ground also positioned well to compliment the composition.
…….. Make the words relevant to the photo.
Tip #4. Branding
……. Use similar or the same font for your photos. This is part of your branding. Like anything being consistent is when people will get to know how you think.
…….. Use the similar “look” to your photos. I aim to have bright colours in my photos. I use bright colours in my branding. being consistent!
Tip #5. 20% Rule
…….. Facebook doesn’t like more than 20% of the photo to be words. You are likely to not have your add approved by Facebook if your words are more than 20%.
Tip #6. Be of value to your readers mind in a positive way
…….. Being of value is adding something to someones life when they scroll. Add with humour, education, inspiration. Let people see your good sides and your sense of humour and your creativity.
……… I think sometimes Facebook is a lot like TV… mind numbing… make your posts stand out in a positive way… be different!
In a nutshell:
1. Framing & Composition
2. Variety
3. Text
4. Branding
5. 20% Rule
6. Be of value to your readers mind in a positive way
Great tips Di, Love taking photos.. and learning as I go.. thank you
I ve had this blog sitting here for some time…. just had to get it out
Yes learning as we go is the way to go hey
Thanks for coming over Helen
Di
Thanks for the tips. Images are a great way to brand yourself. I never thought about using similar colors before. Thank you for sharing.
Thankyou Kenny,
yes to think of the font and the colours are ways to assist the strength of your brand
Appreciate you visiting my blog today
Di
Wow I have learnt to be more Image-centric but less verbal in he images in my social media approach esp. Facebook. Awesome Post Di! 🙂
Thankyou Julie,
I love to show my photos of where i live, where I travel as a way of marketing myself.
I think a picture says a thousands words
Di
Fabulous advice as always Di, loved this whole thing a lot ….. xx
Diane , always love you for your continued support and love.
Always love to see that you gain some value from my posts
Di
xx
Great post Di….lots of great tips here for us to follow. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hey Cheryl,
Welcome to my blog and love having you here.
Thankyou for your comment and trust you gained one tiny piece of value you can use in your posts
Di
Nice Tips, I’ve never hear about the 1/3 rule. Would you mind expanding on it a little bit?
Hi Daniel,
The 3rds rule is a general photographic rule. I did a piece here for you http://www.didownie.com/8-tips-to-a-better-photo/
Thankyou for coming over and asking for further info
Di
Great Tips Di, awesome insight into making the best use of social media images. Thanks for sharing
Hello Yemisi,
Welcome to this conversation and my internet home.
I trust you gain at least one tiny little bit of value from this post
Look forward to seeing you again
Di
gREAT tIPS AND THANK YOU ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR BLOGS !!~~ ♥♥
Thankyou Sandra,
I always enjoy your comments and your blogs of course.
You maybe interested in my new closed Beta face group I just opened on the weekend. I am just inviting people I know here is the address if you are interested.. otherwise see you on your next blogging masterpiece. https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointhedotsaussiestyle/
See you next time Sandra
Di
Great tips Di. Definitely keep that in mind when taking pictures 🙂
Hi Stephanie,
Trust you can use at least on of the tips for better social media engagement
Always love to see you here Stephanie
Di