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I snapped this Instagram photo a few weeks ago while looking at marble samples stacked outside an old warehouse in town. The clouds were moving in and I was feeling the pressure to make a decision before the storm hit. Then I noticed this small window on the warehouse.

I never did make up my mind that day. Decisions sometimes take a while... But I knew in an instant that window was the image to remember. I love how the clouds could be either the view or the reflection.

 

Image: Instagram photo above by me, Chris Olson, featuring the Over App for adding text. Feel free to pin image on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

 

Get Lost on Purpose

Enough said. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Enjoy!

 

Image: Instagram photo above by me, Chris Olson, featuring the Over App for adding text. Feel free to pin image on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

 

Instagram: UPDATED Guide to Enhancing Details with Lux

The LUX feature is popular with Instagram users for cityscapes and landscapes to transform the look and mood of the images. Because the feature is so versatile, try it out with almost any image you take including food photos or images in nature.

When should you try the Lux feature?
The best idea is to experiment with the filters paired with Lux. Tap on the SUN icon at the bottom of the app and then play with all of the Instagram filters to see if you have a favorite. In the Vancouver cityscape below, I paired the Lux feature with the Normal filter. I have included complete step-by-step directions for using the Lux feature at the end of this post.

How to use the Lux feature

1) Select an image to modify in Instagram and click on one of the photo filters listed on the bar at bottom of the app.

2) At the bottom of the app screen you will see a row of icons.

3) Click on the Instagram symbol that looks like the sun to make the symbol BLUE.

4) Your image will imediately get a boost in color and detail. 

6) If you don't like the enhancement with the Lux feature, you can go back to the previous image by clicking on the sun icon again. When the Lux feature is turned off, the sun symbol is gray.

LUX: Before & After

 

LUX: Before & After

 

Instagram Tips: Adding Typography and Art

Adding interesting typography and artwork is fun with two of my favorite apps: Over and A Beautiful Mess. They both work wonderfully with social media—especially Instagram.

 

Tips on Adding Text and Art to Instagram Photos

 

Of course, you can find loads of apps out there with filters to use with iPhone photography. I like both of these apps because they combine photo editing features with typopgraphy and artwork.

Comparison of the two apps:

A BEAUTIFUL MESS APP

If you like the blog A Beautiful Mess by Elsie and Emma, then chances are you'll fall in love with this app. The app includes loads of wonderful fonts and amazing "doodle" art and borders that keep your shots fresh and fun. You can buy additional fonts, borders, and art to supplement the basic app if you want. This app is specifically for Instagram square-sized photos. 

OVER APP 

The Over app is a more versatile app for many reasons. First of all, it works with a variety of photo dimensions. Also it includes a handy grid tool that allows you to set up your text on the image. I also like the way the app makes it easy to adjust the font/art size and change the placement. Overall I think this app is more intuitive.

Here are some samples of what the Over app looks like in action.

Over App

 

In a future post I will review each app in more detail. 

The Instagram collage above by me, Chris Olson, features flowers from my garden. You can find more of my photos at my Instagram feed MomathonBlog on Instagram.

For more Instagram tips and tricks, check out my Guide to Instagram Filters here:

No Filter  Amaro Filter  Rise Filter  Hudson Filter  X-Pro II Filter  Sierra Filter  Lo-Fi Filter  Earlybird Filter  Sutro Filter  Toaster Filter  Brannan Filter  Inkwell Filter  Walden Filter  Hefe Filter  Valencia Filter Nashville Filter  1977 Filter  Kelvin Filter  Willow  Mayfair

Guide to Instagram Features

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 
Add Some Glam in Instagram
Tilt-Shift Focus
Newest Instagram Features
Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}  

 

Images: Instagram collage at the top of the post was created by me, Chris Olson and it features flowers from my garden.Feel free to pin image on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

The "A Beautiful Mess App Collage" is via their website. The "Over App Collage" is via their website. 

 

A Beginner's Guide to Instagram {Video Tutorial}

Over 40 million photos are shared on Instagram each day. Are you using this versatile app? I like the photo app for it's simple interface that makes editing photos and sharing your images a snap.

So what is Instagram? The app lets you share your photos with all social media networks and with your friends and family. Once you sign up for Instagram you can follow photo feeds from your friends as well as photos by your favorite photographers. If you want, follow my Instagram photo feed here at MomathonBlog on Instagram or check out my instagram images via a third party app such as INK361—MomathonBlog on INK361.

I created the video tutorial below to show you how the app works. The tutorial shows you step-by-step how to edit photos with Instagram filters, add an optional frame, adjust the depth-of-field with the focus feature, include a caption, and share your photos. 

Beginner's Guide to Instagram {Editing Photos, Adding Frames/Captions, Photo Sharing} from Momathon on Vimeo.

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Walden Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter 

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Willow Filter  

Mayfair Filter

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

 

Guide to Instagram Filters: Willow Filter

Are you looking for a filter to use with portraits, still life, and landscapes? The monochrome Instagram filter Willow warms up an image with soft purple-pink hues and adds subtle white glow effect.

Many Instagram reviewers have focused on the purple tones in the Willow filter, but I think the filter has a mixture of purple and pink. What do you think?

The two monochrome filters with Instagram are Willow and Inkwell. Each offers a unique effect. If you want a softer look, go with the Willow filter. If you want to boost the contrast, try the Inkwell filter. 

Here is a snapshot summary of the Willow Filter:

Filter effect: 
This monochrome filter adds a purple-pink tone and features a soft white glow effect.

Works best:
Portrait-style people shots, still life, and architecture photographs—think scenes with contrast

Similar filter:  Inkwell

IMAGES: The Instagram images are by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone + Instagram. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Nashville Filter

 

No Filter  Amaro Filter  Rise Filter  

Hudson Filter  X-Pro II Filter  Sierra Filter  

Lo-Fi Filter  Earlybird Filter  Sutro Filter  

Toaster Filter  Brannan Filter  Inkwell Filter  

Walden Filter  Hefe Filter  Valencia Filter 

Nashville Filter  1977 Filter  Kelvin Filter  

Willow  Mayfair

Walden Filter

Guide to Instagram Features

 

 Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

 

Instagram Guide {Finding the Best Filters for Each Photo}

Playing around with Instagram filters is a great way to add a personal touch to your photos. Here is my comprehensive guide to all of the Instagram filters and the features. Find out which filter works best with each type of photo—and what doesn't work. I take you step-by-step through the process of using this amazing photo app. 

Details on what types of photos work best with each of the filters here:

No Filter  Amaro Filter  Rise Filter  Hudson Filter  X-Pro II Filter  Sierra Filter  Lo-Fi Filter 
(more filters listed after the photo)

Earlybird Filter  Sutro Filter  Toaster Filter  Brannan Filter  Inkwell Filter  Walden Filter  Hefe Filter  Valencia Filter  Nashville Filter  1977 Filter  Kelvin Filter  Willow  Mayfair

Guide to Instagram Features

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

 

 

 

 

 

Make a Difference: Use Instagram to Help Shelter Dogs Find Homes

As you know, I have a passion for helping shelter dogs find forever homes. I work with a local shelter as an adoption counselor. That's how I discovered how rescue dogs benefit from social media shout outs.

Won't you join me and promote truly amazing dogs who desperately need to have a voice. If we work together we can help these dogs find homes. 

You can read about exactly how you can help in my post on Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images: All photos are Instagram images by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to pin image on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

 

Instagram Guide: Enhance Colors and Details with Lux

Do you ever wish you could boost the color or bring out the details in a photo? Try the Lux feature on Instagram. It works with all of the 18 Instagram filters and you can apply the feature with a variety of subjects. Here is a guide to using the Lux feature.

The Lux feature is popular with Instagram users for cityscapes and landscapes to transform the look and mood of the images. Because the feature is so versatile, it also works great in almost any image you take including food photos or images in nature. When should you try the Lux feature? The best idea is to experiment with the 18 filters paired with Lux. Tap on the sun icon at the bottom of the app and then play with all of the Instagram filters to see if you have a favorite. In the Vancouver cityscape below, I paired the Lux feature with the Normal filter. I have included complete step-by-step directions for using the Lux feature at the end of this post.

 

Tap on the sun icon to turn on LUX

How to use the Lux feature

1) Select an image to modify in Instagram and click on one of the photo filters listed on the bar at bottom of the app.

2) At the bottom of the app screen you will see a row of icons.

3) Click on the Instagram symbol that looks like the sun to make the symbol BLUE.

4) Your image will imediately get a boost in color and detail. 

6) If you don't like the enhancement with the Lux feature, you can go back to the previous image by clicking on the sun icon again. When the Lux feature is turned off, the sun symbol is gray.

 

Instagram Guide: Tilt-Shift Focus

In addition to the 18 Instagram filters, the photo app comes with added features to enhance your photos. Here is a guide to the focus feature.

Tilt-Shift Focus

Ever take a picture and wish you could highlight a specific area? Or maybe you have a distracting portion of your photo you want to fade into a blur. That is when the tilt-shift focus comes in handy. Although you want to make sure that your photo is in focus when you take it, you don't need to worry about highlighting a specific focus area as you take the photo. The Instagram app lets you can pick a focus area after you take the photo. Instagram includes two options for focusing that will blur the surroundings of the subject.

Instagram app includes two focus types:

• line (linear) focus 
• circle (radial) focus

When you click on the Instagram tab that looks like a water drop or rain drop, the app gives you a choice of using the circle, line, or no focus (X). Complete step-by-step directions for using the focus feature below.

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Taking photos of pets on Instagram is a great way to bring out the personality of your dog or cat. In this comparision of 9 Instagram filters I feature a shelter pup named Lady Belle at PalsForever.org. She is a Weimaraner with amazing eyes and the softest velvet gray coat. I like the results with all the filters I tried, but I think my fave is the Amaro filter. Share your favorite filter with Lady Belle the Weimaraner in the comments. (Belle is a rescue dog available for adoption at this animal rescue.)

Instagram Filters and Pets

By playing around with the Instagram filters you can enhance the color of your dog's fur and eyes. I like to try several options before picking the filter to use. Think about the mood the filter creates too. If you want to make the photo warmer try the Rise filter or the Earlybird filter. If you want to bring out the dreamy mood, try the Sierra Filter or the Sierra Filter.

Lady Bella the Weimaraner

The adorable dog mix featured above is Lady Belle. If she is still available for adoption, you can find her at this animal rescue and on Petfinder Adoptable Dog: Lady Belle, Weimaraner.

Get the Look: Create Some Magic with Instagram

 

Match an Instagram filter with a dreamy image and you can create photo magic. In this Get The Look post I used the Lo Fi filter to boost the saturated colors in nature. The changing fall colors makes this the perfect time to play with Instagram. By adjusting the position of the focus in Instagram I enhanced the naturally golden lighting. Check out the image above for step-by-step directions to create the photo magic. Have fun!

Do you have any favorite Instagram filters? I would love to hear about your faves, just add them to the comment section. Or connect via Momathon Blog on Facebook.

Image above by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone 4 + Instagram, Lo Fi filter.

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

 Get The Look series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

 

More Instagram tips for all of the 18 filters after the jump below.

Get the Look: Add Some Glam in Instagram

Playing around with Instagram filters is the best way to add a personal touch that you like to your photos. In my GET THE LOOK Instagram image above, I used the Amaro filter and the "tear drop" icon (aka the Tilt-Shift focus icon) located up on the upper right corner of the Instagram camera interface.

ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA

For the Vespa photo above I used the line effect focus. To do this in Instagram, just tap the tear drop icon at the top of the Instagram camera interface, next select the line effect, then tap or drag/rotate the image to preview how this feature adjusts the in-focus area. I used my fingers to play with the width of the focus and the placement of the the line to make it slightly slant to the right. You can read more about tips on using the Amaro filter here.

Do you have any favorite Instagram filters? I would love to hear about your faves, just add them to the comment section. Or connect via Momathon Blog on Facebook.

Images above by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone 4 + Instagram, Amaro Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Get The Look: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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All Instagram photos are by me, Chris Olson at Chris CoCo Media. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 18 with Kelvin Filter

 

The Kelvin filter on Instagram is versatile and works well with a variety of images including landscapes, cityscapes, your favorite bakery goods, and your adorable pets. The filter adds a retro look—boosting the earth tones of green, brown, and orange—without sacrificing the brilliant blues in the sky or ocean. If you like to include the optional Instagram filter border, play around with adding the Kelvin scratchy border to frame your image.

I used the LUX feature with Kelvin to bring out details in sun shining through the leaves in the tree photo in the lower left. The LUX feature boosts the details and contrast in images of plants and building exteriors when photographing gardens, neighborhoods, cityscapes, etc.

For more information on the LUX feature plus a handy list of how to use other features including the focus, frame, and more, check out my Guide to the LUX feature here.

I adjusted the focus in a few of the photos by tapping the "tear drop" icon or "Tilt-Shift focus" icon located up on the upper right of the Instagram camera interface to give you the ability to focus on a particular part of your photo. You can find more about using this focus feature here.

When Instagram made updates to the filters to make them faster and high res, some of the filters were tweaked more than others. The Lord Kelvin filter became the Kelvin filter. This name change highlights the significant change to the filter from the previous version which had a super-saturated vintage look with a strong sepia vibe. I know many Instagram fans are not happy with the changes. I like the new Kelvin version, but perhaps they could have kept the old Lord Kelvin too. 

Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics of the adoptable dogs with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest with a link to the animal shelter. If you can, please include a search-able hashtag with the breed of dog (eg., #lab or #dachshund) and then also add a hashtag with #adopt_dogs. You can even add text to the photo with apps like InstaText.

The adorable dog mix featured above is Harley. If he is still available for adoption, you can find him at this animal rescue and on Petfinder Adoptable Dog: American Staffordshire Terrier named Harley.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here

INSTAGRAM FILTERS

Walden Filter

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Nashville Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

 

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Instagram Guide {Finding the Best Filters for Each Photo}

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Tips on Adding Typography and Art to Instagram Photos 

 

Tips on Adding Text and Art to Instagram Photos

 

 

Images: Photos using the Kelvin Filter (#kelvin) featured above are by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to pin images on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

 

 

 

Walden Filter

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter 

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Day 19: Willow Filter

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

 

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18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 17 with 1977 Filter

Instagram's 1977 filter adds a faded pink hue that turns almost any image into a retro photo with plenty of glam and a hint of Disneyesque fantasy. A few of the many photo opps for the 1977 filter include: Transform an average winter landscape with the 1977 filter to turn the image into a scene from a Snow White movie. Or play around with cityscape photos for a dreamy vintage look. The filter even works in low light situations when you want to capture that quartet of fine ales you are testing at a brew pub.

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 16 with Nashville Filter

The Nashville Filter
The Nashville effect on Instagram is a mix of a cozy kitchen and nostalgic playground filter. It adds a soft purple-pink hue to images. Perfect for sharing images with a retro vibe on Facebook and other social media.

I used the LUX feature with Nashville to bring out details in garden photo in the upper right. The LUX feature boosts the details and contrast in images of plants and building exteriors when photographing gardens, neighborhoods, cityscapes, etc. The sun icon in the lower portion of your camera screen is the "sun" icon also known as the LUX effect. 

For more information on the LUX feature plus a handy list of how to use other features including the focus, frame, and more, check out these links

Instagram tips

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4  and/or  5 + Instagram with Nashville Filter (#Nashville)

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here: 

Walden Instagram Filter

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Tips on Adding Text and Art to Instagram Photos

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Instagram Guide {Finding the Best Filters for Each Photo}

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Tips on Adding Typography and Art to Instagram Photos 

GET THE LOOK series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

Add Some Glam with Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter.

The adorable dog featured below is a rescue dog named Benny. For more information on adopting this dog, go to this dog rescue link. xo

Use Instagram to Help Shelter Dogs Find Homes

Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics of the adoptable dogs with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest with a link to the animal shelter. If you can, please include a search-able hashtag with the breed of dog (eg., #lab or #dachshund) and then also add a hashtag with #adopt_dogs.

The adorable Chihuahua mix featured above is Benny. He is a happy little guy who deserves to have his very own fan club. He is neutered, up-to-date on his shots & micro chipped. Are you Benny's new cheerleader? You can find him at Pals Forever Animal Rescue with details about him here Benny: Petfinder Adoptable Dog.

Thank you for helping improve the lives of homeless dogs. xo Chris

Image of Benny me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Nashville Filter (#Nashville)

 

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 15 with Valencia Filter

 

Valencia Filter on Instagram

 

If you like to take outdoor photos, chances are you will have plenty of opportunities to use the Valencia filter on Instagram which adds a subtle brown tint to images. That said, I found this filter versatile enough to use with shots of my favorite shelter dogs at an adoption fair and even bakery goods for a picnic. I don't feel I need to use the LUX feature very often with this filter because of the built-in contrast provided by the Valenica filter. I will use the LUX feature to add a nice contrast with brick and other building materials when photographing house exteriors, cityscapes, etc.

For more information on the LUX feature plus a handy list of how to use other features including the focus, frame, and more, check out my link here.

Your Instagram Photos Help Shelter Dogs
The adorable  dog featured below is a rescue dog named Rosie. For more information on adopting this dog, go to this dog rescue link. #german_shepherd

Update on Rosie: Yay! Rosie was adopted. She loves her new forever home :)

Images in this post by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Valencia Filter (#Valencia)

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

 

Walden Filter

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Day 13: Walden Filter 

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Willow Filter  

Mayfair Filter

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 14 with Hefe Filter

Boost the warmth and cozy factor of photos by adding golden tones and a subtle fuzzy effect using the Hefe filter on Instagram (#hefe). Because the filter ever so slightly increases the saturation in the image, I did not use the LUX feature which adds vibrancy to the photo by bringing out more details. I opted to use the Tilt-Shift (DoF) feature with the pool photos to blur a portion of the image because of personal preference—I think pool ripples and depth of field is fun to play around with. If you like yellow and gold hues, then this is the perfect filter for almost any occasion. The retro vibe with the Hefe is visible but rarely distracting.   

More Instagram Tips

 

TEAR DROP ICON

Tap the "tear drop" icon or Tilt-Shift focus icon located up on the LOWER RIGHT of the Instagram camera interface to give you the ability to focus on a particular part of your photo. For details on how to use this focus feature, check out my easy step-by-step directions with photo examples here.

FRAME ICON

Each filter—except the no filter option—comes with a unique frame. You can opt to use it or keep it simple with no frame.  Tap on the "frame" icon to see how it looks. Tap again to remove the frame.

SUN ICON/LUX FEATURE

In the lower RIGHT portion of your camera screen is the "sun" icon also known as the LUX effect. Tap on the icon to add pop or vibrancy to the photo by bringing out more details. Tap it again to remove the LUX effect. The LUX effect changes dramatically depending on the photo and the filter. Once again, experimenting with this feature is the best way to know when you want to use it.

 

 

 

 

EYE ICON (only in older versions of INSTAGRAM)

Tap the "eye" icon in the lower right corner of the Instagram camera screen and the Instagram filter bar appears.

 

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 and 5  + Instagram with Hefe Filter (#hefe)

Use Instagram to Help Shelter Dogs Get Adopted

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter with a link to the shelter. This Instagram photo features Rocko, details on him at this dog rescue link.

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here

INSTAGRAM FILTERS

Walden Filter

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Nashville Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

 

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Instagram Guide {Finding the Best Filters for Each Photo}

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Tips on Adding Typography and Art to Instagram Photos 

 

Tips on Adding Text and Art to Instagram Photos

 

 

 

Images: Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

 

 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 13 with Walden Filter

The soft watercolor effect of the Walden filter on Instagram gives photos a bluish "late afternoon" effect. Like most Instagram filters the Walden effect has a retro feel. Add this mellowing effect to achieve a romantic glow in shots that reminds me of spending a lazy summer afternoon without the constant interruptions of my iPhone. Perfect for a landscape or cityscape, vacay photos, pets, and even product shots.

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Walden Filter (#walden)

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

 

Nashville Instagram Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

 GET THE LOOK series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 12 with Inkwell Filter

 
The Inkwell filter using the Instagram app will not automatically turn your images into Ansel Adams photos, but the filter glams up even bad lighting by adding a high contrast effect to images. Perfect for giving photos a classic black and white vintage vibe. Play around with the LUX feature to add more drama and boost the contrast.

Inkwell works well with photos of pets, floral close-ups, and landscapes. 

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Inkwell Filter (#Inkwell)

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

Get The Look: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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All Instagram photos are by me, Chris Olson at Chris CoCo Media. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 11 with Brannan Filter

 

The Brannan filter on Instagram has a soft "vintage meets modern" effect. It brings out the grays and greens in a photo. Don't use Brannan if you want bright colors to pop. Instead, try it with photos of your dog or a landscape/cityscape. Fun to use on your next vacation.

I stumbled on a very cool use for the low-key Brannan filter—this filter is great for bringing out the beauty in dogs or cats with dark fur. Often the adorable faces of black labs are lost in a photo. Try the Brannan filter with or without the LUX feature. See my photo of the sweet lab mix, Lebowski.  

{ Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs: If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter. }

(The graphic featuring the Brannan filter was created by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin it on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!)

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

INSTAGRAM FILTERS

Nashville Filter

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM FEATURES

Instagram Guide {Finding the Best Filters for Each Photo}

Enhance Colors and Details with Lux 

Add Some Glam in Instagram

Tilt-Shift Focus

Newest Instagram Features

Comparing 9 Instagram Filters {The Puppy Edition}

Tips on Adding Typography and Art to Instagram Photos 

 

Tips on Adding Text and Art to Instagram Photos

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 10 with Toaster Filter

I call the Toaster filter the "Date Night" filter. Use it to add a retro "Mad Man" look. The high exposure center works well to give a 60s vibe to family gatherings, picnics, etc.

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Toaster Filter (#Toaster)

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

Writers and Instagram

Do you use Instagram? Sharing photos via this app is easy and addictive. All week I have been using the app's 18 filters to try out the various effects on different images. I tend to gravitate to a few favorites like Lo-Fi and Hudson, but each one has a special quality. 

Why is Instagram gaining popularity so quickly? Perhaps it is the simplicity of the app that catches us by surprise and hooks us in. As Clive explains according to GalleyCat:

“There’s something weirdly hypnotic about following the lives of your friends through nothing but images. Given that Instagram’s user base is very international (for now, anyway), the most-popular page of photos is like a constellation of slices-‘o-life from around the globe. About half the people I’m following are total strangers in Russia, Korea and Argentina who take strikingly cool pictures.”

Last year during a panel discussion sponsored by Blogads, New York Times Magazine contributing writer Clive Thompson explained the appeal of this simple photo sharing app. At the same time he explains why writers should use the photo-sharing app in their daily lives.

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 9 with Sutro Filter

Bring out the purples and browns in photos for a sepia effect with Instagram's Sutro filter. Sutro changes photos by desaturating and toning down the intensity of the colors. If you want to add a dramatic effect to even ordinary things, try the Sutro filter.

 


Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter.

The adorable dog featured below is a large rescue dog with a big heart named Rocko. For more information on adopting this sweet dog, go to this dog rescue link. xo

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Sutro Filter. (#Sutro)

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 8 with Earlybird Filter

The Earlybird filter adds a romantic glow to an image by enhancing the soft faded colors with a hint of yellow and taupe. This app is great for fashion shots, brown-eyed dogs, and even dreamy decors. 

Your Instagram photos can help shelter dogs

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter.

The adorable dog featured below is a rescue dog named Amber. For more information on adopting this dog, go to this dog rescue link. xo Chris O

  

Images by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Earlybird Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

GET THE LOOK series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 7 with Lo-Fi Filter

If you like a dreamy quality to your photos, try the Lo-Fi (Lomo-fi) filter on the Instagram app. With a hint of a blurry effect and saturated colors (especially greens and yellows), this app is great for enhancing floral shots, landscapes and even food styling. For more examples of my Instagram photos with Lo-Fi filters click here.

Images above by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Lo-Fi Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

GET THE LOOK series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 6 with Sierra Filter

 

Instagram recently added the warm Sierra filter to its app upgrade along with the LUX feature that makes photos more vibrant and brighter. At first glance you might think this filter gives photos a faded vintage feel similar to Valencia. However because you can combine the filter with LUX to bring out the details and even brighten darker photos, the Sierra filter is more versatile. I think the Sierra filter has a more subtle effect on images that will "soften" the image rather than fade them. I like using the filter with photos of food, flowers, pets, and nature. The food and floral photos were taken on my weekend trip to a favorite bakery and flower shop.

Images above by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Sierra Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

How to Add Depth of Field to a Photo with Instagram

In my Instagram post yesterday I used the X-Pro II Filter. Today I'm explaining in detail how to apply depth of field (DoF) feature in Instagram. See the graphic above for step-by-step directions. Be sure to try it out, it's fun. If you don't like the 3-D effect, you can go back to the normal focus by clicking on the "x" icon.

Images above by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with X-Pro II Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

How to Add Depth of Field to a Photo with Instagram

Get The Look: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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All Instagram photos are by me, Chris Olson at Chris CoCo Media. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 5 with X-Pro II Filter

Instagram users on Flickr love the X-Pro II Filter. And I'm a fan too. When you apply the X-Pro II filter to an image the result has a "vintage" feel. Plus I like the intensity of the colors—especially the blues and the reds.

Focus

In the photos above I used both the circle (radial) focus and the line (linear) focus to blur the surroundings of the subject and make the subject area seem closer than the background. When you apply depth of field (DoF), all you have to do is click on the Instagram tab that looks like a water drop or rain drop. Then select either the circle or the line icon to be the "in focus" area in your photo. You can manipulate the blur feature and change the location and size of the circle/line in focus area. Try it out, it's fun. If you don't like the 3-D effect, you can go back to the normal focus by clicking on the "x" icon.

Images above by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with X-Pro II Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 4 with Hudson Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

The Hudson filter has a subtle vignett-y appeal with cool, blue tones. For a long time I only used the Hudson filter with outdoor shots. I especially liked the way a blue sky became more vibrant. Today I tried to put the filter to the test of enhancing images of dogs, specifically adoptable shelter dogs. I was really surprised how well the filter worked with pets as the subject.

I played around with the Instagram tilt and shift feature to highlight the faces of the two dogs on the lower right and left portion of the grid above. To use this feature, just tap the tear drop icon at the top of the Instagram camera interface, next select either the line or the spot effect, then tap or drag/rotate the image to preview how this feature adjusts the in-focus area.

If you like to take photos, grab your iPhone and stop by your local animal shelter. Snap some cute pics with Instagram. Then post them on Facebook and Twitter.

The four adorable dogs featured above are rescued dogs—Dixie, Amber, Sable (recently adopted) and Rocko. For more information on these dogs, go to this dog rescue link.

Images above by me, Chris Olson, using an iPhone 4 + Instagram with Hudson Filter.

 

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 3 with Rise Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

If I want a soft, warm light to leak into my shot, I often use the Rise filter created by Cole Rise. It's a great filter for landscape and nature shots. I think it also works well indoors for capturing the warmth of a kitchen and even product shots. 

Do you have any favorite Instagram filters? I would love to hear about your faves, just add them to the comment section. Or connect via Momathon Blog on Facebook.

Images above by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone 4 + Instagram, Rise Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 2 with Amaro Filter

Facebook acquired one of my personal faves, the photo sharing app Instagram with a cult following of some 30 million users. I thought it might be fun to chronicle the 18 Instagram filter options—including the "no filter" option—with one photo a day for 18 days.

AMARO Filter, Day 2

The Amaro filter is very versatile. On photos with a sepia tone the Amaro filter on Instagram adds a country or old west style to photos. On photos with a pink or rosy tone, the Amaro filter lowers the saturation and adds a pop of glam—especially when paired with the focus feature. You can see my post on adding some glam with Amaro here.

In the pup photo above, I added the LUX photo enhancing system (new on version 2.1) which adds vibrance to the photo by bringing out more details. All you do is click on the little sunshine icon to turn on LUX. I think using the LUX with the Amaro tones down the vintage-y vibe. (#amaro)

Below is a comparison of the image with LUX and without LUX:

Do you have any favorite Instagram filters? I would love to hear about your faves, just add them to the comment section. Or connect via Momathon Blog on Facebook.

Images above by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone 4 + Instagram, Amaro Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

GET THE LOOK series: Add Some Glam in Instagram

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks! 

 

18 Days of Instagram Filters: Day 1 with Normal Filter

 

Yesterday Facebook acquired one of my personal faves, the photo sharing app Instagram with a cult following of some 30 million users. I thought it might be fun to chronicle the 17 Instagram filter options plus the "no filter" option with one photo a day for 18 days.

Day 1

Normal: Also known as "no filter." Sounds boring until you consider that stylized filters are cool, but purity can be awesome. 

Do you have any favorite Instagram filters? I would love to hear about your faves, just add them to the comment section. Or connect via Momathon Blog on Facebook.

Image above by  me, Chris Olson using an iPhone 4 + Instagram, Normal Filter.

You can find other posts in this Guide to Instagram series here:

Day 1: No Filter

Day 2: Amaro Filter

Day 3: Rise Filter

Day 4: Hudson Filter

Day 5: X-Pro II Filter

Day 6: Sierra Filter

Day 7: Lo-Fi Filter

Day 8: Earlybird Filter

Day 9: Sutro Filter

Day 10: Toaster Filter

Day 11: Brannan Filter

Day 12: Inkwell Filter

Day 13: Walden Filter

Day 14: Hefe Filter

Day 15: Valencia Filter

Day 16: Nashville Filter

Day 17: 1977 Filter

Day 18: Kelvin Filter

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Instagram photos by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to Pin them on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!