You've Got Pics? It's Instagram Story Time!
Feeling fabulous and your outfit is on point? Did your cat finally master the art of using the toilet? (Let's be honest, that deserves an Instagram story.) Posting a picture on your Instagram story is easier than mastering the floss dance move (which, by the way, should also be documented on your story).
This guide will have you sharing your captivating content like a social media ninja in no time.
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| How To Post A Picture On Your Instagram Story |
Step 1: Accessing Your Inner Piccasso (or Just Your Camera Roll)
There are two ways to unleash your inner photographer:
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Channel your Michael Bay: Swipe right from your Instagram feed or tap the camera icon in the top left corner. This opens the Instagram camera, perfect for capturing those live moments (like your dog wearing your sunglasses for the 50th time).
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Unearth hidden gems: Feeling nostalgic? Swipe up on the Instagram camera screen. This opens your phone's photo library, where you can choose a masterpiece from your camera roll.
Pro Tip: If you're indecisive between five equally amazing photos, you can actually choose multiple pictures to create a slideshow in your story!
Tip: Take mental snapshots of important details.
Step 2: Let There Be Doodling (and Text, and Stickers... It's Your Story After All!)
Now that your photo is chosen, it's glam time! Instagram stories offer a treasure trove of editing tools to unleash your creativity. Here's a peek:
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Doodling Dynasty: Unleash your inner artist! Grab the pen tool and transform your photo into a masterpiece (or write a hilarious message – the choice is yours).
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Text Time: Feeling verbose? Add some text to your photo! Change the font, color, and placement to match your vibe.
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Sticker Shock (in a good way!): Feeling overwhelmed by choice? Instagram has a plethora of stickers to add some pizazz to your story. From location tags to funny reaction stickers, there's something for everyone (even your cat – yes, there are cat stickers!).
Don't forget: You can also adjust the brightness, contrast, and other aspects of your photo to make it shine!
Step 3: Sharing Your Masterpiece with the World (or Just Your Close Friends)
Once you've perfected your photo, it's time to share! Here's how to decide who gets to witness your brilliance:
QuickTip: Reading twice makes retention stronger.
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Public Spectacle: Tap "Your Story" at the bottom left corner to share your creation with the world (or at least everyone who follows you).
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Close Friends Club: Want to keep things a little more intimate? Create a close friends list and tap "Close Friends" instead.
Hit that button and BAM! Your photo is live!
Bonus Tip: Want to see who saw your story? Swipe up on your story and check out the viewers list!
FAQ: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers
How to add multiple photos to your story?
QuickTip: A quick skim can reveal the main idea fast.
Easy! Tap the "Layout" icon at the bottom of the camera screen and choose a layout for your photos.
How to save your story?
Highlight your story before it disappears after 24 hours! Tap "Highlight" at the bottom of your profile page after you post your story.
QuickTip: Focus on one paragraph at a time.
How to add music to your story?
Tap the sticker icon and search for the music sticker. You can choose a song and even pick a specific part to play.
How to make your text stand out?
Tap the text tool and choose from a variety of fonts and colors!
How to use the countdown sticker?
Tap the sticker icon and choose the countdown sticker. Add a title and set a date and time for the countdown to begin!
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