It’s time to step up your Outfit of the Day pics! Here are a few tips on how to rock the lens and capture the best images to get you a boatload of likes.

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A photo posted by Roxana Velazco (@helloitsroxie) on Apr 24, 2015 at 12:57pm PDT

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Keep your eyes open for cool surroundings to highlight your outfit. A colorful backdrop will make your outfit pop and more intricate backgrounds will compliment the colors and patterns.

Natural Lighting

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A photo posted by MEL DENISSE (@meldenisse) on May 5, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT

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Travel Diary: Stripes on stripes at Salvation Mountain. Click my bio link for the full post!

A photo posted by Tienlyn (@thoughtfulmisfit) on May 11, 2015 at 12:52pm PDT

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Mother nature is your best friend when it comes to awe-inspiring pics. Capture great shots with natural light. You and your bold colors will be very happy.

 

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Switch Up the Angles

The outfit that can transition from winter to spring… Fringe, big hats, and neckerchiefs are perfect details for any season ? Check it out now on the blog (link in bio)! @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1jORF #liketkit #empirestatescarf #lackofcolor #aboutalook

A photo posted by aLEXandra dieck (@lexiconofstyle) on Apr 27, 2015 at 6:42pm PDT

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Sneak peek of the next look to come on Lexiconofstyle.co ? Big hats, #fringe, and bandanas are absolute must haves for this spring in case you didn't already know… Shop the look ahead of time with? @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1jod0 #liketkit #lackofcolors #vintage #empirestatescarf

A photo posted by aLEXandra dieck (@lexiconofstyle) on Apr 23, 2015 at 9:43am PDT

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Channel your inner model. Play with angles in your photos. Go ahead, strut your stuff.

Capture Details

today's ✨ details

A photo posted by Brittany Xavier (@thriftsandthreads) on Apr 11, 2015 at 7:42pm PDT

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Last chance to #win the @9thandelm clutch #giveaway! Head over to farhfromordinary.com to enter ?

A photo posted by Chicago Fashion Blogger (@farhfromordinary) on Mar 17, 2015 at 7:47am PDT

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Highlight the best parts of your outfit by taking close-ups. Zoom in and let your followers take notice of your fringe, collar or jewelry.

Take Multiple Photos

Fringe + Joshua Three up on my blog ☀️? Photography by @lindseylein ? #fblogger #lookbook #blogdemoda #ootdmagazine #aboutalook #F21xME

A photo posted by Raquel Paiva (@raquelpaivablog) on Mar 4, 2015 at 3:47pm PST

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#fringefordays

A photo posted by Raquel Paiva (@raquelpaivablog) on Mar 3, 2015 at 4:32pm PST

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New on the blog ?? Photography by @lindseylein ? #fblogger #lookbook #ootdmagazine #aboutalook

A photo posted by Raquel Paiva (@raquelpaivablog) on Mar 3, 2015 at 1:47pm PST

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Take tons of photos so you have more to choose from. If there are too many good ones, add them all as a mini portfolio.

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Smile

One of my favorite outfits will be live on The Fashionista's Diary tomorrow! For now, you can shop it early via @liketoknow.it ? this shirt dress is so comfortable and I love the hints of spring colors it has throughout! And, this statement necklace is…?. Sign up over at @liketoknow.it and like this photo to get product details sent to your inbox. But, since my emails aren't working too well, type this link into your browser ?? www.liketk.it/1jKGy #liketkit #ootd #potd #blogger #miamiblogger #nordstrom

A photo posted by The Fashionista's Diary (@laurenashleypatao) on Apr 26, 2015 at 3:03pm PDT

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While the duckface is cool, don’t forget to show off your pearly whites every once in a while. It puts people in a good mood.

Focus Your Camera

Up in the air and nothing but water underneath. #love #hongkong #travel

A photo posted by Anna Nooshin (@annanooshin) on Mar 5, 2015 at 9:07am PST

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Vibesss. ? / @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1kDsr #liketkit

A photo posted by JULIE SARIÑANA (@sincerelyjules) on May 10, 2015 at 5:43pm PDT

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The last thing you want are blurry photos. Make sure to test the lens, focus and filter before you begin snapping away.