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11 Secrets to Taking Better Instagram Photos

There are over 150 million active monthly users on Instagram, and that’s an amazing opportunity to get the word out there about your brand (or your personal brand!). But how can you stand out among so many other filter-obsessed photophiles?

Well, a huge part of getting people to follow you is the quality of your photos. While we're all happy for you if you enjoyed that lunch of yours represented in a blurry and over-exposed photo, it's not exactly riveting content in an Instagram feed.

However, if you show users something awesome—or even something not that awesome, but in a new and interesting way—you can become someone who's worth a follow. Check out these 11 tips for taking photos that get noticed, and just have fun with it!

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