Here’s how you can take Instagram-worthy pictures with your phone

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Just remember these simple steps.

Pretty much everyone is on Instagram these days. It's a great way to keep in touch, get some much-needed travel inspo and, let's face it, show off when we are having a great time. Whether you mostly post selfies, OOTDs or landscapes, there are definitely a few tips you should keep in mind when taking your photos. These simple tips will take your Instagram photos from just 'meh' to 'wow'! You'll be Insta famous in no time. Focus Always remember to make sure that your main subject is in focus. For most phones all you have to do is tap the area you would like to focus on. It's a simple step but it can have a huge impact on your photos. Ditch the flash Using your flash is fine for those quick nightclub Snapchats but Instagram pictures always look so much better when they are taken in natural light. You can always brighten them up during the editing process. Use the rule of thirds It's a rule that photographers have used for years but it still works today. Imagine your photo is divided into three sections vertically and horizontally. Try to make sure your main subject is always on one of these lines.

A photo posted by c l a i r e b r o w n (@__clairebrown__) on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:17am PST

Crop don't zoom If you're trying to take a photo of an object in the distance don't zoom in on it. Instead simply take your photo and then crop it to the size you would like. By doing this your photos are much clearer and have loads more detail. Focus on the negatives Negative space is so important when you are taking photos. When you include lots of empty space your subject stands out so much more. Try to include a little bit of sky, water or even a large wall in your pics to make them pop.

A photo posted by Leonie Hanne (@ohhcouture) on Jan 29, 2017 at 3:58am PST

Drop the filters Filters are fine every now and then but it is better to edit your photos using the tools on Instagram or using an external app. Play around with things like brightness, sharpness, colour and saturation until you are happy with the effect. This article is brought to you by the new Samsung Galaxy A series.  If you like taking photos then you will love the new Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5. The new Galaxy A series combines beautiful design, an enhanced camera, longer lasting battery life and lots of other features that will make your life (and photo-taking) a lot easier.  You can find out more here.