The ‘Pixel Perfect’ infographic by Curalate details how to take the perfect Instagram photo. While it may seem that some people just make better photographers than others, there are certain guidelines to follow that will help to get more people double tapping your photos.
The tips are surprising and point of some things that you may never have taken notice of before. For instance, images that feature the color blue are 24% more like to to be liked than a photo of a red object.
As well, images that are rich with texture are more likely the favourites among Instagram users. But some of the tips are not as surprising — people prefer light, bright images over dark ones and in the case of selfies, duck faces win over smiles.
What's Driving This Trend
- Color Psychology in Photography
- Exploring the impact of different colors on Instagram engagement can lead to innovative ways to enhance photo composition.
- Texture-rich Photography
- Creating visually appealing photos with textures can be a disruptive approach to attract more attention on Instagram.
- The Rise of Duck Face
- Understanding the preference for duck faces over smiles in selfies can pave the way for new photography techniques and trends.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- The photography industry could benefit from incorporating color psychology and texture-rich content to boost engagement and photogenic aesthetics.
- Social Media
- Social media platforms can leverage the rise in popularity of duck face selfies by introducing features or filters that enhance this particular style.
- Marketing
- Marketers can utilize knowledge of the impact of colors and textures to create visually appealing content that resonates with consumers on Instagram.
