Instagram Phone Photography Guide

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Pastel colored books next to a small houseplant and white knit blanket sitting on a stone fireplace
Books wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine on a white wooden background
A croissant torn in half sitting on a white plate on top of a wooden table

When I look back at some of the first photos I ever posted to my business’ Instagram account (in 2017!), I can’t help but cringe.

I took those photos before I really knew anything about (phone) photography or editing.  

No, they weren’t awful, but they definitely wouldn’t have stopped my – or anyone else’s – scroll.  

But I worked on getting better. I learned new strategies and tested new ideas.  

And soon enough, I started to see a progression. I was getting more followers, more engagement, and more sales.

All I used was my phone, a few items from the craft store, and a free app. (No expensive camera or fancy equipment!).

Between 2017 and now, there’s a huge difference in the overall quality and appeal of my photos. Because I’ve learned a few things over the years, like:

  • What to use as a quality backdrop
  • How to harness natural lighting
  • Where to place objects to make the image stand out
  • How to instantly edit photos (it’s not as complicated as it sounds, and it makes a huge difference!)  

After over 2 years of growing a successful business on Instagram (@reader.haven), I decided it was time to put everything I’ve learned about Instagram phone photography into this handy guide, so you can skip the learning curve.

If I can do this, so can you.

So grab the guide and make it easy on yourself!

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Here’s what some of my lovely customers had to say about my products:

You have been such an inspiration. If I hadn’t taken your course and bought your Instagram eBook, I would still be lurking in the shadows and not taking action! 

– Classandra Green

I absolutely loved your Instagram eBook! It was a quick and easy read. I definitely appreciated the real-life examples. I am a very visual person so being able to see a real example of a good profile was helpful to me.

– Ashley Patton

Image of Taylor, a brown-haired woman holding an iPad in front of a bookshelf

Hey there, I’m Taylor!  

I teach creative entrepreneurs how to grow and thrive.

A little bit about me: I owned an independent online bookstore called SilverFire Books for years. Now, I focus on digital products and marketing services. I also run two other blogs: Reader Haven and SemiSweet Bites.

I’m an unabashed bookworm and tech nerd who’s just as happy chatting about books as I am sharing social media & marketing tips with you!

You can read more here.

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