12 Types Of Instagram Photos

An illustrated guide on 12 stylish Instagram trends by artist Joanna Zhou. Selfies and hot dog legs included!

1. The Workspace

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This classic Instagram composition involves more apple products than a harvest festival and one artfully placed Starbucks drink.

2. The Hot Dog Legs

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A trend so good it has it’s own blog: Hot Dogs or Legs?

3. The Random Street Shot

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Inspire your followers with dreamy filters, whimsical characters and some quirky sky phenomenon.

4. The Butt-Expensive Selfie

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A carefully planned “casual” selfie prior to an event which required 3 hours of preparation. Peaks around ball or wedding season.

5. The Food Porn

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Reap in likes if you can find an elusive bakery which makes a jumbo kawaii macaron ice-cream sparkle sundae.

6. The Beauty Guru

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A manicure based on five different scenes from The Great Gatsby? #everybodygotimefodat

7. The Fitness Humblebrag

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A casual sporty snapshot (running shoes, marathon number, yoga pose) that makes your followers wallow in self-loathing over their own lack of physical fitness.

8. The Party

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Show the world what crazy fun you’re having with a very blurry, dark shot punctuated by laser beams, dancing people and someone in a creepy fur suit.

9. The Surprise Gift

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An unexpected gift from your significant other MUST be documented on Instagram immediately! Bonus points if there’s a 3D-printed version of himself inside the bouquet.

10. The Interior Designer

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A room without transparent furniture isn’t one that’s worthy of Instagram.

11. The DIY Diva

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Get crafty or die trying! Holiday season is perfect for showing off your dexterity with carving knives and paintbrushes.

12. The Photogenic Pet

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If you decide to purchase an outrageously cute pet with funny fur markings or head-balancing skills, then get ready to become an Insta-celebrity overnight.