A professional photographer explains what you’re doing wrong on Instagram

Most of us know a good Instagram feed when we see one. Even if we have absolutely no background in art (hello), we notice something satisfying — a cohesive color palette, good composition, a pleasant variety of subject matter. 

But we also notice when something’s a little off. Maybe, for example, your photos often end up crooked or a oversaturated. Maybe your concert shots are always a little fuzzy. Maybe you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong at all. Never fear! We asked Alexa Jade, a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Portland, what’s preventing our feeds — and yours — from achieving the elusive X factor.  Read more…

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