Creating Original Photos for Instagram andDP BBM Without Cropping
In today's digital world, social media platforms have become an essential part of our daily lives. Instagram and BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) are two popular applications that enable us to share our experiences and connect with people visually through photos. However, sometimes we face the challenge of ensuring the same photo looks good in both applications without having to crop it. In this blog post, we will discuss how to create original photos for Instagram and BBM without cropping.
The Challenge: Different Aspect Ratios
Instagram and BBM have different aspect ratios. Instagram uses a square format (1:1), while BBM supports portrait and landscape formats (4:3 and 16:9). When we take a photo, it may look perfect in one application but not the other, forcing us to crop the image.
Solution: Take Photos with Proportions in Mind
The easiest solution is to consider the aspect ratios of Instagram and BBM while taking photos. Here are some tips on how to do this:
- Landscape Photos: If you want to share landscape photos, try composing your shot so that it fits both 1:1 (Instagram) and 4:3 or 16:9 (BBM). You can achieve this by including more sky or foreground elements in your photo.
- Portrait Photos: For portrait photos, you may need to adjust your composition slightly to fit the square format of Instagram while ensuring that important details are not cut off in BBM. Consider leaving some empty space on the sides for BBM.
- Use Grid Lines: Many smartphone cameras have grid lines available as an option in their viewfinder. These gridlines can help you visualize how your photo would look when cropped to different aspect ratios, allowing you to adjust your composition accordingly.
Editing Tools
If you've already taken photos and need to edit them to fit both Instagram and BBM, there are editing tools that can help. For instance:
- Instagram App: You can use the Instagram app itself to crop your photo to fit the square format. However, keep in mind that if your original photo has important details outside of the 1:1 aspect ratio, you may lose some information when cropping.
- External Editing Tools: There are various third-party editing applications, such as Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed, which offer more advanced editing features and allow you to edit photos in their original resolution before sharing them on different platforms. These tools enable you to make precise adjustments while maintaining the quality of your photos.
Conclusion
By keeping the aspect ratios of Instagram and BBM in mind when taking or editing photos, you can easily share the same photo across both applications without having to crop it. This not only saves time but also ensures that important details are preserved in their entirety. Happy sharing!