MILAN – Instagram is a constant inspiration. Colorful and captivating photos flow under your watchful eye and every now and then your finger with a double tap leaves a like. Sometimes it doesn’t take much to make a snapshot with your smartphone more instagrammable. You just need to gear up and do your best. Here are 8 tips on how to make your book snaps more instagram-friendly. Match the socks
The covers of the books are quite colorful and in themselves very instagrammable. But if you want to give an extra touch of originality why not try a shot in which your socks also appear worn in pendant with the fantasy of your book
Here is an example from @gabbyreadwithtea
A post shared by Gabby (@gabbyreadswithtea) on: Jul 3, 2018 at 2:52 am PDTPair it with a cup of coffee or cappuccino (while you are at the bar)
The book and coffee combination is quite popular, yet it never seems to set. Actually now the cups of the caffetterien around the city are colored and are very suitable for shots of all kinds. Take advantage of it!
Here is an example of @bookishmadeline
A post shared by Madeleine (@bookishmadeleine) on: May 20, 2018 at 11:27 am PDT READ ALSO: INSTAGRAM, 10 PROFILES EVERY BOOK LOVER SHOULD FOLLOW Photograph your pet
And a classic, as soon as you start reading a book your cat or dog demands that you give him attention. Even cats have an innate passion to lie down and stretch right on the pages of that book you can’t wait to read. Well, it pays to combine the two. Capture the moment and make your shot creative.
Here is an example of @relationsheep
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(@relationsheep) on: Jun 14, 2018 at 1:41 am PDT Match us the right wine
For those who in the morning can’t get their picture taken at the bar with their cup of cappuccino or coffee, there is an alternative to wine. After work an aperitif or a glass of wine at home and the shot is ready to be posted!
Here is an example of @ bc.wine.lover
A post shared by BC wine Fanatic (@ bc.wine.lover) on Jul 19, 2018 at 3:59 am PDT Match us some candles
If you like reading in soft light and have a passion for scented candles, you’ve found a another way for instagram-friendly shots. There are many colors and fragrances, which can be easily combined with any book.
Here’s an example from @abookishmel
A post shared by melissa | she / her ★ (@abookishmel) on Jul 18, 2018 at 8:42 am PDTMatch some flowers
A bit like candles, scented and colorful, flowers are a great match for your creative shots.
Here’s an example of @bookedandready
A post shared by Kaitlin Throgmorton (@bookedandready) on: Jul 13, 2018 at 11:21 am PDT READ ALSO: PUBLISHING HOUSES AND INSTAGRAM, THE PROMOTION OF BOOKS TRAVEL ON SOCIALS Complete the cover yourself
Ok, it seems difficult but in reality it is not. A little imagination is all it takes. Get a cue from @village_books
A post shared by Village Books & Paper Dreams (@village_books) on Jul 20, 2018 at 10:30 am PDT
And finally, if you know graphics, try experimenting with Photoshop ! Here is an example from@bookishbronte
A post shared by Bronte Huskinson (@bookishbronte) on May 31, 2018 at 10:03 am PDT
