4 Rules to Capturing the Perfect Instagram Photo
We all know that Instagram reformats our images after we post them. They get edited into a square frame (ugh!). Trust us, we know this can seem frustrating. We can help! We’ve put together a couple of tips in order to help you take the best possible photos for Instagram right from the start.
Before we go over advice for creating the perfect composition, lets quickly talk about taking the photo itself. The automatic camera app on your iPhone, as well as any extra camera app you may download, has the ability to directly take a square photo. If you know that you’re going to be posting this picture on Instagram, this is the way to go. When you take the photo in a square mode originally, it keeps you from having to crop it later. Cropping the photo later may result in a lower-quality photo on top of also having to change the original composition you worked so hard to create.
Now let’s talk about capturing the perfect square photo with a composition guaranteed to catch any viewers eye scrolling by.
1. Place Subject in Center. You may have heard in the past that you shouldn’t place your main subject in the direct center. Normally we might agree with this, unless it’s a headshot, particularly a business headshot, but when it comes to square photos, forget it! With square photos, if the main subject is strong and can tell its own story, then it can draw enough attention to be placed in the center of the photo.
2. Fill Entire Frame. Think about taking up the entire frame. Remember, these photos are probably going to be looked at on a small iPhone screen. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean completely getting rid of blank space. Some blank space is necessary in order to both keep balance and to be aesthetically pleasing.
3. Center Your Grids. We’ve talked before about how iPhones have the ability to show grids across the images you are taking. You can use these grids to either follow the rule of thirds as we’ve discussed before, or you can also use to do create another pleasing look. If you’re doing a larger landscape or a photo with smaller subjects, center those small subjects within the grid squares.
4. Make Your Own Rules. We like to remind people that while photography has plenty of “rules” or guidelines, to follow in order to help create an aesthetically pleasing composition, photography is still art. We like to remind people, make your own rules! Photography is about so much more than simply “taking the perfect photo”. Use your design, your eye, and your vision to take shots nobody else would take.
Need more ideas check out our post 5 ways to take better photos with your cell phone.
Jen Barker Worley Photography
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Darci Saunders⠀ Director of Marketing & Business Development for Direct Mail Service⠀ ⠀ Hello! ⠀ ⠀ As Director of Marketing & Business Development for Direct Mail Service I have collaborated on countless projects that have achieved excellent results for client organizations.⠀ ⠀ I work with marketing executives, nonprofit fundraising professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs to reach their target audience and communicate via mail or email.⠀ ⠀ Services include:⠀ targeted postal and/or email lists⠀ printed material –anything from business cards to banners⠀ bulk mailings with optimal postage savings.⠀ ⠀ Privately owned and operated, Direct Mail Service has been serving the greater Pittsburgh region for nearly 100 years. DMS employees are veterans in the mailing business and professionals in serving customers. ⠀ ⠀ Located in the Northside section of Pittsburgh, approx 2 miles from downtown, DMS is an invaluable business partner for their clients.⠀ ⠀ Contact me for ideas on how direct mail or email marketing can work for you!⠀ I will be happy to share samples and to discuss creating, designing and mailing marketing pieces that work for your business or fund raiser.⠀ ⠀ Call or text 412-377-2068 or email darci@dirmailserv.com⠀
Nov 21
Darci Saunders⠀ Director of Marketing & Business Development for Direct Mail Service⠀ ⠀ Hello! ⠀ ⠀ As Director of Marketing & Business Development for Direct Mail Service I have collaborated on countless projects that have achieved excellent results for client organizations.⠀ ⠀ I work with marketing executives, nonprofit fundraising professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs to reach their target audience and communicate via mail or email.⠀ ⠀ Services include:⠀ targeted postal and/or email lists⠀ printed material –anything from business cards to banners⠀ bulk mailings with optimal postage savings.⠀ ⠀ Privately owned and operated, Direct Mail Service has been serving the greater Pittsburgh region for nearly 100 years. DMS employees are veterans in the mailing business and professionals in serving customers. ⠀ ⠀ Located in the Northside section of Pittsburgh, approx 2 miles from downtown, DMS is an invaluable business partner for their clients.⠀ ⠀ Contact me for ideas on how direct mail or email marketing can work for you!⠀ I will be happy to share samples and to discuss creating, designing and mailing marketing pieces that work for your business or fund raiser.⠀ ⠀ Call or text 412-377-2068 or email darci@dirmailserv.com⠀
Ben Busby⠀ Scientific Lead NCBI Hackathon Program, https://buff.ly/2Ikiatw Outreach, Data Science Advisor - Ariel Precision Med and Deloitte
Nov 20
Ben Busby⠀ Scientific Lead NCBI Hackathon Program, https://buff.ly/2Ikiatw Outreach, Data Science Advisor - Ariel Precision Med and Deloitte
Sansea L. Jacobson, M.D.⠀ ⠀ Dr. Jacobson received her undergraduate degrees from Dartmouth College and Oxford University and medical training at the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently an associate professor and serves as program director for child and adolescent psychiatry training at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. Since 2007, Dr. Jacobson has devoted her clinical career to the prevention of youth suicide through the Services for Teens at Risk (STAR) Center. She also has an academic focus in physician wellness and is co-chair of the UPMC Graduate Medical Education WELL (Wellness, Environment, Learning, and Living) Committee, where she oversees initiatives to support the well-being of nearly 1800 resident and fellow physicians across the UPMC health care system. Nationally, Dr. Jacobson is the co-chair of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Training and Education Committee and on the AACAP Presidential Initiative Taskforce. In these roles, Dr. Jacobson has earned herself a reputation for creating and implementing innovative educational initiatives such as the 13 Reasons Why Toolkit (https://buff.ly/2oKNTgu) designed to support vulnerable youth exposed to sensitive content in media. Dr. Jacobson is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as a recipient of the WPH Exemplary Faculty Teaching Service Award, Golden Apple Teaching Award, Samuel Gershon Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation Teaching Award, Medical Humanism Award, University of Pittsburgh Excellence in Clinical Psychiatry Award, and a National Institutes of Health Research Training Award.⠀ ⠀ To learn more: https://buff.ly/31TJ7Mp
Nov 19
Sansea L. Jacobson, M.D.⠀ ⠀ Dr. Jacobson received her undergraduate degrees from Dartmouth College and Oxford University and medical training at the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently an associate professor and serves as program director for child and adolescent psychiatry training at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. Since 2007, Dr. Jacobson has devoted her clinical career to the prevention of youth suicide through the Services for Teens at Risk (STAR) Center. She also has an academic focus in physician wellness and is co-chair of the UPMC Graduate Medical Education WELL (Wellness, Environment, Learning, and Living) Committee, where she oversees initiatives to support the well-being of nearly 1800 resident and fellow physicians across the UPMC health care system. Nationally, Dr. Jacobson is the co-chair of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Training and Education Committee and on the AACAP Presidential Initiative Taskforce. In these roles, Dr. Jacobson has earned herself a reputation for creating and implementing innovative educational initiatives such as the 13 Reasons Why Toolkit (https://buff.ly/2oKNTgu) designed to support vulnerable youth exposed to sensitive content in media. Dr. Jacobson is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as a recipient of the WPH Exemplary Faculty Teaching Service Award, Golden Apple Teaching Award, Samuel Gershon Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation Teaching Award, Medical Humanism Award, University of Pittsburgh Excellence in Clinical Psychiatry Award, and a National Institutes of Health Research Training Award.⠀ ⠀ To learn more: https://buff.ly/31TJ7Mp
Sam Toney⠀ Attorney at Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2IeNB8r
Nov 18
Sam Toney⠀ Attorney at Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2IeNB8r
David Lowe⠀ Managing Shareholder and Director at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2nGWIrx
Nov 16
David Lowe⠀ Managing Shareholder and Director at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2nGWIrx
Brandon Uram⠀ Business Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Mr. Uram is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Energy and Natural Resources, and Litigation Services Groups. Mr. Uram is a business attorney who is a fierce, professional advocate for his clients. Through creativity, thoroughness, and expertise, Mr. Uram is able to craft solutions to his clients’ most complex and important legal issues. Based on his professional achievements and peer recognition, Mr. Uram has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine as a 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Star, a distinction given to fewer than 2.5% of all Pennsylvania attorneys.
Nov 15
Brandon Uram⠀ Business Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Mr. Uram is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Energy and Natural Resources, and Litigation Services Groups. Mr. Uram is a business attorney who is a fierce, professional advocate for his clients. Through creativity, thoroughness, and expertise, Mr. Uram is able to craft solutions to his clients’ most complex and important legal issues. Based on his professional achievements and peer recognition, Mr. Uram has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine as a 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Star, a distinction given to fewer than 2.5% of all Pennsylvania attorneys.
Tao Han⠀ Distinguished Professor of High Energy Physics at University of Pittsburgh⠀ ⠀ My research field is in elementary particle physics theory, focusing on high-energy collider physics and in connection to astro-particle physics and cosmology. I formulate theoretical models of elementary particles and their interactions, and develop strategies to test the theory by experiments and observations. This research direction, bridging the abstract theory and experimental observation, is the field of Phenomenology.
Nov 14
Tao Han⠀ Distinguished Professor of High Energy Physics at University of Pittsburgh⠀ ⠀ My research field is in elementary particle physics theory, focusing on high-energy collider physics and in connection to astro-particle physics and cosmology. I formulate theoretical models of elementary particles and their interactions, and develop strategies to test the theory by experiments and observations. This research direction, bridging the abstract theory and experimental observation, is the field of Phenomenology.
Jackie Woodward is a new associate in the Energy and Natural Resources Group at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas, and mineral-related clients on transactional matters, including title examination, title curative, and oil and gas title opinions.⠀ ⠀ Ms. Woodward received her J.D. magna cum laude from Duquesne University School of Law in 2019. She served as a Teaching Assistant for Duquesne’s Legal Research and Writing program during both her 2L and 3L years. She was also an Executive Student Articles Editor for the Duquesne Law Review Volume 57.⠀ ⠀ Prior to attending law school, Ms. Woodward worked as a Resident Director at Covenant College. During law school, she was employed as a Law Clerk at the Library of Congress in the Office of the General Counsel in addition to serving as a Legal Intern at a large Pennsylvania Corporation in its Employment and Business Transactions Groups. She is currently a member of the American and Federal Bar Associations.
Nov 13
Jackie Woodward is a new associate in the Energy and Natural Resources Group at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas, and mineral-related clients on transactional matters, including title examination, title curative, and oil and gas title opinions.⠀ ⠀ Ms. Woodward received her J.D. magna cum laude from Duquesne University School of Law in 2019. She served as a Teaching Assistant for Duquesne’s Legal Research and Writing program during both her 2L and 3L years. She was also an Executive Student Articles Editor for the Duquesne Law Review Volume 57.⠀ ⠀ Prior to attending law school, Ms. Woodward worked as a Resident Director at Covenant College. During law school, she was employed as a Law Clerk at the Library of Congress in the Office of the General Counsel in addition to serving as a Legal Intern at a large Pennsylvania Corporation in its Employment and Business Transactions Groups. She is currently a member of the American and Federal Bar Associations.
Richard Kelly ⠀ Sherrard, German & Kelly
Audrey Cillo of Cambell Durrant
Ann Mary Bender⠀ Strategic Human Capital Management Professional at Schneider Downs⠀ ⠀ As a leader in the Human Capital Management group at Schneider Downs, Ann Mary provides best in class Health and Welfare programs for the firm as well as process improvement, and best practice initiatives. Her areas of expertise include Human Capital Planning, Strategy Alignment, Benefits and Compensation, Leadership Development and Process Improvement. Ann Mary is a graduate from Robert Morris University earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2oaVnsK
Nov 10
Ann Mary Bender⠀ Strategic Human Capital Management Professional at Schneider Downs⠀ ⠀ As a leader in the Human Capital Management group at Schneider Downs, Ann Mary provides best in class Health and Welfare programs for the firm as well as process improvement, and best practice initiatives. Her areas of expertise include Human Capital Planning, Strategy Alignment, Benefits and Compensation, Leadership Development and Process Improvement. Ann Mary is a graduate from Robert Morris University earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2oaVnsK
Sarah Loy⠀ Associate at Reed Smith LLP
Matt Haluska⠀ Director of Strategic Initiatives at NextLink Labs⠀ ⠀ Matt has over 9 years of Sales / Relationship Management experience with a focus on new business development and maintaining existing client satisfaction! In early 2019, Matt joined the team at NextLink Labs to help develop digital transformation solutions for small- and medium-sized companies to optimize business outcomes and meet the demands of an ever-increasing digital marketplace.⠀ ⠀ Before joining NextLink Labs, Matt spent 8+ years in the Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting industry with Medix, Inc. Matt Obtained his BA in Communications from Penn State University.⠀ ⠀ Matt resides in Carnegie, PA. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing golf and cheering on the Steelers / Penguins / Pirates / Penn State Nittany Lions! ⠀ ⠀ NextLink Labs⠀ 2545 Railroad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222⠀ Mobile: 610.698.9170⠀ matt@nextlinklabs.com
Nov 8
Matt Haluska⠀ Director of Strategic Initiatives at NextLink Labs⠀ ⠀ Matt has over 9 years of Sales / Relationship Management experience with a focus on new business development and maintaining existing client satisfaction! In early 2019, Matt joined the team at NextLink Labs to help develop digital transformation solutions for small- and medium-sized companies to optimize business outcomes and meet the demands of an ever-increasing digital marketplace.⠀ ⠀ Before joining NextLink Labs, Matt spent 8+ years in the Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting industry with Medix, Inc. Matt Obtained his BA in Communications from Penn State University.⠀ ⠀ Matt resides in Carnegie, PA. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing golf and cheering on the Steelers / Penguins / Pirates / Penn State Nittany Lions! ⠀ ⠀ NextLink Labs⠀ 2545 Railroad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222⠀ Mobile: 610.698.9170⠀ matt@nextlinklabs.com
Let’s post another happy yellow! Even though Dan looks so serious. Especially because we may be getting our first snow today!
Nov 7
Let’s post another happy yellow! Even though Dan looks so serious. Especially because we may be getting our first snow today!
Marguerite Goglia⠀ Labor and Employment Staff Attorney at Reed Smith⠀ ⠀ Marguerite is currently a Staff Attorney with Reed Smith, LLP in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She provides support to the firm’s clients in the labor and employment practice group. As an experienced litigator and a passionate advocate for her clients, Marguerite brings a wealth of experience to bear in her practice, which includes counseling companies regarding compliance with both state and federal laws and regulations; representing and advising clients during EEOC, DOL and other federal and state agency investigations; defending in both state and federal court against actions involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims; and prosecuting non-competition claims. She is particularly knowledgeable regarding issues involving the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and restrictive covenants.
Nov 7
Marguerite Goglia⠀ Labor and Employment Staff Attorney at Reed Smith⠀ ⠀ Marguerite is currently a Staff Attorney with Reed Smith, LLP in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She provides support to the firm’s clients in the labor and employment practice group. As an experienced litigator and a passionate advocate for her clients, Marguerite brings a wealth of experience to bear in her practice, which includes counseling companies regarding compliance with both state and federal laws and regulations; representing and advising clients during EEOC, DOL and other federal and state agency investigations; defending in both state and federal court against actions involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims; and prosecuting non-competition claims. She is particularly knowledgeable regarding issues involving the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and restrictive covenants.
Paul Bowman Root IV⠀ Senior Associate at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
Nov 6
Paul Bowman Root IV⠀ Senior Associate at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
Doing a sponsorship event for Marketing Pittsburgh. Going with yellow for a fun fall change!
Nov 6
Doing a sponsorship event for Marketing Pittsburgh. Going with yellow for a fun fall change!
Eric Springer⠀ Managing Shareholder and Director at Sherrard, German & Kelly⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Nov 5
Eric Springer⠀ Managing Shareholder and Director at Sherrard, German & Kelly⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Jeremy Brown⠀ Senior Associate at Sherrard, German & Kelly
Nov 4
Jeremy Brown⠀ Senior Associate at Sherrard, German & Kelly
From our quick trip to Missouri... first time to St.Louis on the way back.
Nov 3
From our quick trip to Missouri... first time to St.Louis on the way back.
Victoria Sanford⠀ Associate at Reed Smith LLP⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Nov 3
Victoria Sanford⠀ Associate at Reed Smith LLP⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Ted Hages recently joined Reed Smith LLP as a New Associate. Before joining the firm, he earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating first in his class. He was a member of the Law Review, serving as the Senior Articles Editor and Chair of the 2019 Symposium: The Net without Neutrality. Ted also interned for the Honorable Joy Flowers Conti of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable D. Michael Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He will be clerking for Judge Fisher during the 2020-2021 term.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Nov 2
Ted Hages recently joined Reed Smith LLP as a New Associate. Before joining the firm, he earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating first in his class. He was a member of the Law Review, serving as the Senior Articles Editor and Chair of the 2019 Symposium: The Net without Neutrality. Ted also interned for the Honorable Joy Flowers Conti of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable D. Michael Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He will be clerking for Judge Fisher during the 2020-2021 term.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Nicholas Seitanakis⠀ Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Nov 1
Nicholas Seitanakis⠀ Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
Gary Philip Nelson⠀ Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Over four decades Gary has built a career marked by professional achievement, participating in complex reorganization cases, merger and acquisition transactions, loan originations and workouts, commercial litigation, and other sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions. ⠀ ⠀ During this time, he has been:⠀ • Recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” (White-Woodward).⠀ • Recognized as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” (Law & Politics), Overall and Corporate Counsel editions.⠀ • Recognized to be among “The Top 50 – Pittsburgh,” one of the 50 lawyers receiving the highest point total cast for Pittsburgh lawyers.⠀ • A Chair of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association. ⠀ • Awarded, in 1998, the President’s Award, given to the Committee best serving the needs of the Allegheny County Bar Association during that year.⠀ • A Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.⠀ • A Member of a Hearing Committee of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including serving as its chair.⠀ ⠀ Gary’s public service includes serving his legal community, as a member of his synagogue’s board, and as a member of the board of his neighborhood’s community organization, Lawrenceville United.
Oct 31
Gary Philip Nelson⠀ Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Over four decades Gary has built a career marked by professional achievement, participating in complex reorganization cases, merger and acquisition transactions, loan originations and workouts, commercial litigation, and other sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions. ⠀ ⠀ During this time, he has been:⠀ • Recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” (White-Woodward).⠀ • Recognized as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” (Law & Politics), Overall and Corporate Counsel editions.⠀ • Recognized to be among “The Top 50 – Pittsburgh,” one of the 50 lawyers receiving the highest point total cast for Pittsburgh lawyers.⠀ • A Chair of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association. ⠀ • Awarded, in 1998, the President’s Award, given to the Committee best serving the needs of the Allegheny County Bar Association during that year.⠀ • A Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.⠀ • A Member of a Hearing Committee of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including serving as its chair.⠀ ⠀ Gary’s public service includes serving his legal community, as a member of his synagogue’s board, and as a member of the board of his neighborhood’s community organization, Lawrenceville United.