How to: Instagram

Instagram is a great social media platform for designers and photographers. Join us in this series of tutorials on how to get the best out of your Instagram account... from striking designs, to using some of the more advanced functions.

Posts in this series

How to Add Creative Text to Photos: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Add creative typography to your photos! In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to use beautiful geometric fonts and simple Layer...
Melody Nieves
5 Apr 2018
Design & Illustration
Instagram Stories: How to Create a Color Story
With Instagram Stories, you can connect to your followers through photos and videos of your special moments. In this article, learn how to create a fun color...
Melody Nieves
25 Sep 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Animated Watercolor Photo Reveal for Instagram Stories in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will create an animated photo reveal effect in Adobe Photoshop for Instagram stories, which can be used with any image.
Ivan Gromov
5 Mar 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Decorate Photos for Instagram With Drawings: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Learn how to create sweet photo effects in under a minute! In this video, you'll learn how to decorate your favorite selfies and portraits for a quick upload...
Melody Nieves
24 Jan 2018
Design & Illustration
The Complete Guide to Instagram for Professional Photographers
Whether you want to use your DSLR exclusively or taking spontaneous photos with your phone's camera, Instagram is useful for sharing photos, finding...
Jess Hooper
27 Feb 2015
Design & Illustration
28 Inspiring Instagram Graphics, Banners & Themes
Upgrade your Instagram profiles with this gorgeous collection of Instagram banners, graphics, and templates from Envato Market and Envato Elements.
Melody Nieves
14 Aug 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Inspirational Photo Grid for Instagram
Photo grids are a series of photos positioned in a creative and special way. In this article, we show you how to create your own photo grid using apps and...
Melody Nieves
23 Sep 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Tell an Instagram Story With Sequential Images
In the latest from our series on Instagram Stories, we tackle a fun project using an image sequence to tell a story.
Melody Nieves
23 Sep 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Make a Photo Slideshow in Photoshop for Instagram Stories
In this tutorial, learn how to create a simple Instagram slideshow using Adobe Photoshop and video editing apps.
Melody Nieves
29 Sep 2018
Design & Illustration
15 Top Instagram Promo Video Templates for After Effects
A selection of our favourite Instagram promo video templates to get you stacking up the likes.
Marie Gardiner
5 Nov 2020
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Instagram Filter Photoshop Action
Have you ever wondered how to create your own Instagram filter? Well, with a few simple adjustments you can achieve a cool photo effect like your favorite...
Melody Nieves
25 Jan 2021
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Short How-to Video Tutorial for Instagram
Share your passions with Instagram Stories and learn how to make creative tutorials for your followers.
Melody Nieves
30 May 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Get Started With Instagram Stories (Guide for Beginners)
Instagram stories is a new feature that allow you to share photos and videos with your followers of your daily activities. In this article, learn more about...
Melody Nieves
24 Aug 2020
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Beyoncé-Inspired Fashion Photo Collage: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Make a fabulous photo collage inspired by Beyoncé! In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to creat a fashion-forward photo collage...
Melody Nieves
28 Mar 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Instagram-Inspired Neon Text Effect: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Create awesome text effects like your favorite Instagrammers. In this video, I'll show you how to create an Instagram-worthy neon text effect in Adobe...
Melody Nieves
22 Mar 2018
Design & Illustration
Instagram Strategy, Style and Etiquette: How to Choose the Right Pictures to Share
Taking the right picture can be difficult, and then trying to figure out the right picture to post on Instagram might be even more nerve-wrecking! Here's a...
Shruti Shekar
19 Nov 2015
Design & Illustration
How to Make the Most of Instagram as a Small Business
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing app with more than 300 million active users. In this tutorial I'm going to tell you why small businesses should use...
Jess Hooper
17 Jun 2015
Design & Illustration
Using Instagram in the Professional World
Is Instagram destroying the value of the photography industry? This free little app has some photographers convinced it is, while others believe its enabling...
Zach Sutton
20 Nov 2013
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Instagram Story Template: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Drive more traffic to your profile with an Instagram story template. In this video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create a fun GIF quiz to...
Melody Nieves
10 May 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Instagram Story Cover in Photoshop
Organize your Instagram stories with beautiful covers! You'll learn you how to create three stunning covers using stocks and simple icons. Check it out!
Melody Nieves
23 Jun 2024
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Animated Photo Reveal for Instagram in Adobe Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will use Adobe Photoshop to create an animated photo reveal effect for Instagram, which can be used with any image.
Ivan Gromov
13 Jun 2018
Design & Illustration