Author: Leela Cyd
Started: July 25, 2018
Finished: August 8, 2018
Pages: 192
Genre: Photography
First Sentence: With a phone in your hand you can be a “photographer.”
Summary: [From BN] Instagram is a digital wonderland of stunning photographs and inspirational images, but how can you make sure that your own photos stand out amidst the rainbow of eye candy? To master Instagram and earn that coveted double tap of approval, you need to have a strong personal brand and an aspirational style that captures the viewer. Styling for Instagram will help you achieve both. Author Leela Cyd has an eye for photography and keen sense of digital media—and she has the Instagram following to prove it. Full of gorgeous, full-color inspiration images, Styling for Instagram is full of her expert advice on how to make the most of Instagram. From tips on arranging the perfect composition and styling your shots to using natural lighting and telling story with your work, the book will help you capture the attention of the Instagram community.
Thoughts: I thought this book would would be more specifically about Instagram - how to take great photos, how to style flat lays, editing, etc. Instead, this book focuses mostly on improving you photography skills. There's nothing wrong with that; I just think the title is a bit misleading. If you ignore that, this book offers wonderful tips, from basic to advanced, on how to take better photographs. It covers everything from lighting to composition to posing models to editing. The book also discusses the whys of photography which include storytelling and how to create moods and vibes. The layout is broken down into main categories with each spread of pages focusing on specific tips you can learn and use. Those tips are then illustrated with photographs to act as examples. While I was disappointed was not ore focused on Instagram, I did think it was a great book on photography.
Rating: 7/10 [Very Good]
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