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
Photo Effects
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
Photography
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
Instagram
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
Adobe Photoshop
The Complete Guide to Instagram for Professional Photographers
Whether you want to use your DSLR exclusively or are open to taking spontaneous photos with your phone's camera, Instagram is a useful tool for sharing...
Jess Hooper
27 Feb 2015
Instagram
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
Resources
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
24 Oct 2017
Photography
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
Photography
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
Video
10 Top Instagram Promo Video Templates for Adobe After Effects
Here are 10 of our favourite Instagram promo video templates to get you stacking up the likes.
Marie Gardiner
31 Jan 2018
Video
How to Create an Instagram Filter Photoshop Action in 60 Seconds
In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create a Photoshop action inspired by the Hudson Instagram filter.
Melody Nieves
11 Apr 2017
Photoshop Actions
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
Instagram
Now You See Me: How to Get Started With Instagram Stories
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
28 Sep 2016
Instagram
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
Adobe Photoshop
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
Neon
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
Instagram
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
Instagram
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
Interviews
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
Instagram
How to Create an Instagram Story Cover: Photoshop in 60 Seconds
Organize your Instagram stories with beautiful covers! In this video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create three stunning covers using stocks...
Melody Nieves
12 Mar 2019
Instagram
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
Instagram