How I Filter
A bunch of you keep asking – what app or filters am I using to edit my photos? Well ever since my blog became a business, I have honed in on a very specific strategy for my Instagram feed. There’s thought and usually a plan behind every post. I start with TODAY ON WWW: (which is always the outfit post I published that morning, these photos are pre-filtered) – and then continue my day with a selfie, ootd, shoe pic perhaps, random interior inspo I come across, more photos from my blog post, and things I am doing in real time. I want my followers to really feel like they’re getting a glimpse into my life as there with me as I’m working (or playing). Each photo however is carefully selected by most flattering angles, lighting, and the most candid I can get without actually being candid. After I select the photo, I filter it in usually the same way every time to keep consistency. Here’s my routine using a photo I snapped in C21’s office a few weeks ago. I start with this:
SNAPSEED (app)
With your finger held on Tune Image (this will vary depending on the photo)
– Increase the brightness to about 40
– Increase the contrast to about 20
– Decrease the warmth about 10 or 20
save photo and open in
VSCO CAM (app, make sure you purchase all the filters, it’s worth it)
– Add a photo and click the paintbrush on the center bottom
– I start with filter G1 for the green undertone
– save the photo and upload it again
– Next I layer on A7 (or A8, A10,
– I also really like F2, or HB2 if you want to mute the colors
– I find that these filters make the photo look more professional, and real
– Other filters I like on this app are: M6 and T1 (but never use those at full capacity)
In the end it’s up to your eye to choose the right filters for your feed- everyone has a different aesthetic, the most important thing is to keep it consistent!
I find VSCO cam the best, but layering other filters from other apps or re-uploading really helps give the effect you need!
Lauren x
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thanks for sharing a photo tutorial danielle! you don’t usually do things like this, but i always find “learning” posts like these to be the most valuable 🙂 i never thought of layering filters either… what a great idea!
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Thanks for sharing this!
Xx
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Love this post and thanks for sharing your insta tricks 🙂 I love using Snapseed and Vsco Cam as well! Hope you’re having fun in LA and enjoying the nice weather. xx
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Thanks for share this useful tips!
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Thanks for sharing!
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I love your instagram and this is such a great post. I’ve always wondered a lot about how you edit and why you post so much but I love it. Thanks!
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Thanks for the tips!
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This is so great! Thanks for running through your process. I love VSCO, but had not thought of layering multiple filters.
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Please tell me this was sarcastic?? I was laughing the whole time hahaha
Creating a great photo is such a technical process!
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can’t help but think this is some kind of response to the We Photoshopped What instagram account. However, this doesn’t quite address the issue of filter use/photoshopping OOTDs/selfies in the way I have been waiting for WeWoreWhat to do. If it has to be a mea culpa, so be it, but better to say something than nothing. Everyone appreciates honesty.
Interesting tips. Never thought to layer filters. I usually just enhance the photo using instagram edit options. I like to think my insta is consistent but its hard to post as often while working a full time job. I’d love for you to check out my account (@fortunetellerfashion) I love your instagram!
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cool! Thanks for sharing, it was really interesting! xx
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Excellent tutorial, I never considered using multiple layers in VSCO cam! Totally agree about buying all the filters too, they’re so fantastic.
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I love VSCO cam!!
~~ Diana~~
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Great help! I love VSCO.
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So cool! Thanks for sharing<3
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i need vsco cam
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Actually found this super useful, thanks Dani! Too many steps though 🙁
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Yay!! I loooove your photos and I’m so happy you shared how to do them 🙂 how generous of you <3
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This was really helpful, I’ve always wondered what kind of filters you use to make your pictures look so perfect!! Xx
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I’m obsessed with VSCO! x
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This is really cool. I am always so interested in what people use to filter!
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I’ve been obsessed with Snapseed for years now, nice to know other people use it regularly too 🙂
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Great little tutorial! I agree that consistency is one of the most important things.
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i think you forgot that app called spring.
jesus, this is such an embarrassing post considering everything that has happened. there are so many examples on your instagram (before you got exposed, now you seem to be a bit more careful) where you obviously photoshopped the hell out of selfies or the so called “candid” photos, not just the photos on the blog. and yes, i talk about photoshop, NOT just filters or the “best angle” (like the best angle can make you loose 20 pounds).
oh and btw: just because you delete every single comment (even the positive ones saying you’re great and should not feel the need to change anything about yourself) doesn’t mean that nobody sees them. or notices.
there is a simple saying to this: accept or change. but this is just ridiculous.
So it’s just some fancy filtering that makes you look much thinner than in real life? You’re well dressed, gorgeous, and take great pictures. Why do you need to pretend to be a different size than you really are?
She’s selling what she wears so why does it matter what she looks like?
I also use both of these apps & love them. Sometimes I will skip Snapseed and go right to VSCO Cam but either way they are both pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren
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Great post, I have VSCO and this will help for sure. And love your honesty “the most candid I can get without actually being candid.” Awesome.
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Wow! Thanks for sharing.
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This seems like such a mission for an Instagram picture…I don’t have the patience for it but kudos to you! lol…
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