Pro Instagramer offers his top photography tips

Follow these, and we're sure you'll be inundated by a new wave of followers. Probably.

Pro Instagramer offers his top photography tips

So you think you're good at Instagram, eh?

Chuffed with your arty coffee shots? Overwhelmed by a dozen 'likes' when you last posted a sunset snap? Not bad - but not as good as Guido Gutiérrez Ruiz.

A professional photographer with an interest in travel and tourism (haven't we all?), Ruiz has been looking to improve the quality of Instagram by sharing his top mobile photography tips with Quartz

Follow these, and we're sure you'll be inundated by a new wave of followers. Probably. 

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Clean your lens

"Most people do not realize that our cell phones are always on top of a table or in a pocket, gathering dust and dirt. The cleaning of the lens ensures clarity and sharpness."

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Be creative

"Look for reflections in windows and mirrors. Every mirror or glass can give you a different view."

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Play with the elements of nature

"Clouds, birds and sun rays usually come out well in a picture. People and shadows are also good: Seeing someone from the back or the side, instead of the front, always suggests an intriguing story."

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Look for geometry

"Play with sharp lines and interesting angles (like looking up at a building). Long streets and hallways work too—you’d be surprised at how nice everyday buildings can turn out."

Marc Chacksfield
Content Director

As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.