( updated for 2019) I think we’ve all been stuck on what to post on Instagram. One of the best ways to grow your Instagram community is to post consistently. But what if you run out of photo ideas for Instagram? I am here for you! Today I’m going to share with you

12 PHOTO IDEAS FOR INSTAGRAM

1.The flat lay or styled image

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Amber (@fromcarpools2cocktails) on Jun 7, 2019 at 12:56pm PDT

Instagram has made the flat lay image so popular, you are almost guaranteed likes by posting a good one. They are deceptively simple and stand out.  Learning how to make the perfect flat lay image is easy and simple. Try it!

2. Quotes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by LaShawn Wiltz (@lashawnwiltz) on Apr 15, 2019 at 5:10am PDT

3. What you ate

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Trisha Hughes (@trisha_hughes_) on May 17, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

Everyone wants to share what they ate, and there is nothing better than a pretty photo of food on Instagram. Especially when done right!

4. What you wore

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Vera Sweeney – Blogger (@verasweeney) on Jul 13, 2019 at 6:17am PDT

A photo of your outfit of the day, or even just your shoes is a great idea. People love to see what you are wearing. Especially if it’s stylish!

5. Lifestyle

 

A post shared by Jill Krause — RV Family Travel (@happy.loud.life) on Apr 22, 2018 at 9:16pm PDT

One of my favorite photo ideas for Instagram is posting a lifestyle photo. Showing what is going on in your life, whether you are at an event, out with your family, or just a photo of your everyday life is a great way to get engagement. It allows your community to learn more about the person behind the photos and get a peak into your life.

6. From Above

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by LaShawn Wiltz (@lashawnwiltz) on Aug 14, 2019 at 5:31am PDT

Taking and sharing a photo from above makes almost anything look interesting and photo-worthy!

7. Animals

 

flashback to the triple nap #theoandbeau #dreamteam

A photo posted by Jessica Shyba (@mommasgonecity) on Jan 8, 2016 at 11:55am PST

Have you ever seen the hashtag #dogsofinstagram? Pets rule on Instagram. Just think about the Theo and Beau series from @mommasgonecity

8. Behind the Scenes

 

Excited to share my new #ClearlyKelly planner stamps with @heroarts, debuting at CHA this week. Follow @kellypurkeyshop for more peeks and preorder in the shop on Friday. I hope you love them as much as I do!

A photo posted by Kelly Purkey (@kellypurkey) on Jan 5, 2016 at 10:44am PST

People love to feel like they are seeing what goes on behind the scenes to make your business run, to do your photo shoot..your life! Show it to them!

9. The Selfie.

 

Slow morning. But yoga was good. Just introduced myself to the @bellagracemagazine community. So exciting! #vsco #vscocam #wherethelightis #thesacrednessoflight #hydrangea #selfportrait #redlips

A photo posted by Alisha (@alisha_sommer) on Feb 3, 2016 at 9:44am PST

A good selfie will NEVER go out of style on Instagram. The trick, of course, is to do it right!

10. A collage.

 

Who said there’s never as many pictures of the second baby? ?? #notme #2015bestnine

A photo posted by Jessica Thomason (@jessicathomasonphotography) on Dec 29, 2015 at 9:32am PST

On Instagram, you want to post, but not overwhelm and flood your follower’s timelines! Sometimes,  a good collage showing all of the events of the last few hours is better than 25 photos flooding your follower’s timelines!

11. Your signature photo. Or what you are known for

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by LaShawn Wiltz (@lashawnwiltz) on Apr 17, 2019 at 5:57am PDT

What is your account known for? What do you post every week without fail? I know for me, that is a styled coffee photo. So at least once a week, I make it my business to post one.

12. Travel

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by LaShawn Wiltz (@lashawnwiltz) on Oct 17, 2018 at 1:27pm PDT

Travel photos always do well. They are the perfect way to share where you went and to find out if your followers have been there too. 

So there you have it, 12 great photo ideas for Instagram. Hopefully, these ideas will help you out when you are stuck on what to post! Which one is your favorite? Share!

If you want to learn more about Instagram and get a plan to help you grow your community, check out these posts to get you started! 

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