The Editing Techniques Influencers Use To Make Their Instagram Feeds Look Amazing

How to edit like a pro!

If you've ever been scrolling through your Instagram feed only to see an influencer post what seems like the most perfect and flawless photo ever, you're not alone. However, it's no secret that influencers will highly edit their photos to enhance them in any way they can- and often they don't like to share these secrets. While Instagram filters are great and can be fun, what we're talking about in terms of editing is how influencers manage to make their photos look perfect in the sense of lighting and angles.

Luckily, we've got all the info you need on how to take your photos to the next level.

1. Take a good photo

This might seem like an obvious one, but to have a flawless feed you'll need to actually start out with good photos before you even get to the editing stage. While years ago you might've needed a professional camera to take professional photos, thanks to modern technology all you'll need to get started is a smartphone. The new Samsung Galaxy S22 range has a triple rear camera and makes nighttime photos look clear as day, so don't forget to check out our student discount at Samsung to help you out with the first step for flawless photos.

2. Step away from Instagram

Instagram has its own editing feature and tools built into the app, but all professionals know that there are better apps out there to achieve the results you want. Lightroom is an influencer favourite and can really transform your photos, plus it's easy to get your head around. The simple editing tools allow you to enhance the colour, remove pesky items from the background of your photos, adjust the perspective, single out colours in your photos and change them to something completely different and so much more. The downside? To access the premium features you'll need to pay, but if you're dedicated to having the perfect IG feed it's worth it.

3. Don't skimp on quality

If you're using external apps to edit your photos, make sure it's not compressing your images when you save them. This rookie error can really impact the quality of your images when they're reuploaded, so always make sure you're saving your images as the same size as when you took them and the apps you're using aren't making your photos look worse than when you started out.

4. Use preset filters

If you've taken a photo but the lighting isn't great, it can be a bit overwhelming knowing what things to edit to get it correct. Influencers love apps such as VSCO have preset edits that can really enhance your photos, and transform them in a matter of seconds with minimal effort involved, so if editing isn't your strong point you can get influencer worthy photos straight away.

5. Make your food pics stand out

If you want to make your followers envious of the tasty meal you're enjoying, there are certain filters that are perfect for specifically enhancing pictures of food (rather than using these filters on images of people or places). Foodie is an app specifically for this that can help level up your meals and give you the feed a chef would be proud of, with food centric filters and tips on how to capture your photos perfectly from above without lighting or shadows getting in the way.

With these simple tips you can have an enviable Instagram feed that any influencer would be jealous of! Don't forget to check out our Samsung student discount to help you save on the latest smartphones including 10% off the new Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ or S2 Ultra. You can also claim a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro and enjoy 12 months of Disney+ when you pre-order now.

This post is a sponsored post in partnership with Samsung.