Photo Creation and Editing for Insta Blog •

Instagram is one of the most popular social media, especially when it comes to promoting visual content. Because of its popularity, standing out and producing creative content is getting harder as never before. But if you don’t know how to post amazing pictures anymore, don’t worry! The good news is that several apps can help you in the process of standing out from the crowd.

In this essential guide, you’ll find some of the best apps that will make your Instagram blog more professional, creative, and original. Depending on what you are looking to accomplish and what you want your content to look like, you’ll find the best app for you.

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VSCO

If you want to make your Instagram blog look more professional, VSCO is your best option. Ranked by experienced photographers as one of the best photo editing apps, this application offers high-quality filters that are especially good for outdoor and nature photography. Thanks to the mood and bright tones, you’ll be able to achieve a more consistent and professional look on your feed.

Photoshop

Photoshop is not one of the best applications to use but is one of the best ones on the market for editing photos. It provides plenty of professional tools, such as the magic brush and the possibility to change the lighting and the shadows of the picture with some simple clicks. Even if not very cheap, Photoshop offers you the opportunity of transforming your photos into small art pieces.

FaceTune

FaceTune is a popular app, mostly known for helping your subjects look “prettier” on the photos. However, not many know that this app is much more than that! With FaceTune, you’ll be able to edit portraits and selfies. If you are a perfectionist, this app is for you as it helps to blur colors and tones for dramatic effects and an improved aesthetic, for instance. Additionally, you’ll be able to choose whether to add subtle effects or extreme digital makeovers.

Snapseed

If you are looking for something simple to edit your photos, Snapseed is a good option. It offers a variety of unique filters and effects. Most photographers use it for Photoshop-like tools such as selective adjust, the “famous” brush tool, and ambiance. The advantage here is that you’ll be able to edit your photos directly on your phone without having to transfer them to and from your laptop.

Adobe Spark Post

Adobe Express is a good option if you are looking to create more artistic and professional photos, even without advanced design skills. It offers plenty of options in terms of adding and styling text, shapes, and other elements to your pictures. It is not an exaggeration to claim that Spark Post is one of the easiest graphics programs in the market. On top of that, it uses artificial intelligence to make everything even more intuitive.

Spokeo Email Search

Another app you might want to use is Spokeo email lookup tool. Even if it doesn’t directly edit photos, Spokeo is a great tool to analyze your competitors and find more ideas. You can search by name, email address, or phone, and you’ll be able to get information about social media profiles, websites and etc.

Afterlight

This app is simple and efficient when it comes to editing your photos with original filters, but also to use editing tools that will help you improve the aesthetic of your photo. Also, many prefer using Afterlight as it allows exporting pictures in high resolution, which can make a huge difference in your feed. By using the filters and tools wisely, you’ll be able to achieve organic and beautifully edited pics, that will help your pictures standing out from the crowd.

Find out ideas on Pinterest

If you need some help with original ideas, Pinterest is an amazing application to use. With plenty of pictures and inspiration, it will not be hard to find something to catch your attention. You can scroll around your feed or specifically look for themes. Recreate the picture, look for editing tips, or simply get some ideas about the subject or the background. Even if more social media than a photographing app, Pinterest is a great place to get some help with creativity.

Now that you know more about making your feed look more professional, don’t hesitate to try one or more of the applications mentioned here and play around to make your photos look awesome and original with little effort.

Maguire Haigh is a content marketing manager for Spokeo. He is an expert in the business sphere. He prefers writing articles on marketing, social media presence, travel, and startup topics. Maguire has great experience in travelling and deep knowledge of 5 foreign languages.