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How to Get the Best Photos for Pinterest

August 20, 2013 By Dana DeVolk 16 Comments

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This post was going to be about how I style my pictures. But then I was thinking nah, all I really do it just throw together some stuff at the last minute and BOOM. So, that wouldn’t be too useful! I’m going to cover How to Get the Best Photos for Pinterest instead. This is a little more up my alley, my pictures are much more pin-able then they once were, if I do say so myself!

 How to Get the Best Photos for Pinterest from https://ThisSillyGirlsLife.com #Pinterest #Photos #Blogging101

Good Lighting is a Must

I’m really still working on this one, as I mentioned in my Tips for Blogging on a Budget Part 1 post I use a lightbox for a lot of my pictures. But really the best lighting is natural. If at any way possible try to take the pictures in direct sunlight, on a kitchen table or outside on a patio.

 

Camera Position

To get a great Pinterest picture I have found that if you hold your camera vertical instead of horizontal, you will achieve those longer pics that are perfect for Pinterst boards. Try to get enough room at the top of the picture to get one of those great titles too. It is easier to crop the picture then not having enough room! For editing your pictures Parrish wrote a great tutorial last week for how to Make Your Photos Amazing on a budget.

Writing Pretty Titles

Once my pictures are all edited one of my finishing touches is a nice catchy title with pretty fonts. When I used to only use picmonkey I got very frustrated with their lack of font options so I started downloaded them for free. I get free downloadable fonts from dafont.com, they have options that will keep you occupied for hours! (Don’t ask me how I know…) Just download a bunch that you like and you’re ready to get creative! (If you would like me to do a post about my favorite fonts, let me know!)  Now, to use your newly downloaded fonts in a free picture editor website you need to use pixlr.com, the advanced option.

Labeling Pictures

This is one point I’d like to cover that won’t necessarily make your pictures prettier but it will save you a lot of heartache in the future. Whatever you do, start watermarking your photos! All you need is your blog name or url in a corner and that will help from others stealing your pictures and ideas!

Along with that, while you are putting those beautiful new pictures in your post you should be labeling them. So, when someone pins the image directly from your site and not using a fancy Pinterest button the info in the description of the pin will still get seen. You can do this by adding the picture to the post, click on it and then in the two areas that say “title” and “alternative text” write the description of the item. For an example I will be labeling the main image of this post: “How to Get the Best Photos for Pinterest from https://ThisSillyGirlsLife.com #Pinterest #Photos #Blogging101” So every time I get a pin, it will automatically say this in the pins description, that is unless the pinner changes it which you have no control over. Tip: Putting the full url will also make it a click-able link!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Lesson! To read Parrish’s weekly lesson: Make Your Own Social Media Icons for Free Click the image below:

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To View Parrish and mine’s last lessons click on the links below:

From Parrish

Things I Wish I Knew About Starting a Blog

Blogging on a Budget Tips and Hints

Blogging on a Budget: Make Your Photos Amazing

From Dana

12 Things I Didn’t Think Would Happen When I Started Blogging

Tips for Blogging on a Budget {Part 1}

Blogging on a Budget {Part 2}: Tips for Food Bloggers

Still want more blogging info?! Then check out my series on Blogging Advice for Beginners from a Beginner by clicking the links below:

Blogging Advice for Beginners from a Beginner Part 1

Blogging Advice for Beginners from a Beginner Part 2

 

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  1. Kris, Neighbor Chick

    August 21, 2013 at 11:22 am

    You always give such great advice, Dana. Gonna tweet and pin this! Have a lovely day.

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  2. Lauren @ Mom Home Guide

    August 22, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Great tips! I am going to check out your other blogging tips, too! Thanks again.

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  3. Elena

    August 22, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Great tips for getting great photos! I love to take pictures and lighting (proper exposure) is key :o) Thanks for sharing; I’m pinning now! Hope you are having a great week!

    [email protected]
    http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com

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  4. [email protected] Cooking with Curls

    August 23, 2013 at 1:10 am

    I am trying harder to remember to take the pictures vertically! Awesome tips as always Dana…thank you πŸ™‚

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  5. Cindy

    August 23, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Hi Dana, great information here, pinning, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Luchessa

    August 24, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Hello Dana, this is such a great post & makes many little important things so obvious. Shared it via Twitter, as it might be needed by others. πŸ™‚
    Very nice to meet you, just found your blog at the I Love My Post LOVE hop πŸ™‚

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  7. Sarah Bailey

    August 24, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Thank you so much for this – I honestly have no idea how to do pictures well for Pinterest in fact I’ve had gotten to the point where I had more of less given up on it – I think though with these tips in mind I shall try again!

    Thank you for link up with the I Love My Post Blog Hop

    Sarah
    Life in a Break Down
    xx

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  8. Amy mayen

    August 24, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I need this post! Ice been trying to use your tips πŸ™‚ I’m getting better lol

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  9. Erin @ Table for 7

    August 25, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Great post! Thanks for sharing at Share your Stuff Tuesdays πŸ™‚

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  10. Tammy

    August 26, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for your great advice on pinterest photos.

    Reply
  11. robincharmagne

    August 26, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Good, easy to understand tips! I’d love to have a light box and the watermark is a great idea for pics. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove

    August 26, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty! I’ve been really trying to improve my photos and styling of them. Pinning to my Blogging Board.

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  13. Michelle

    August 26, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    This is really helpful…I need to go back and fix up some old posts!

    Reply
  14. melanie

    August 29, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks for linking this up, these are great tips especially the camera angle tip. I never know what looks better but you’re right, the long pix come out great.

    Reply
  15. Regina Partain

    August 30, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Great information. I can’t wait to begin checking it all out and putting it to use. Thank you so much for sharing.

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