Bookstagram

Hello,

This week I come to you with a post about the world of Bookstagram! If you're new here I have mentioned Bookstagram in a few of my posts but I have never really delved in deeper with it. I thought I would shed some light on the whole thing, just in case you were wondering.
 

Bookstagram, a whole online community you probably have never been aware of. Beyond the selfies and pictures of dogs, there is this community of book lovers sharing their favourite covers on Instagram. Bookworms are taking Instagram by a bookish storm, creating beautiful feeds as well as free advertising for novels. This new trend is bringing books to life all with a smartphone.  People all over the world take part in taking snazzy snaps. You can find hundreds of pictures under the hashtags #Bookstagram and #Shelfie. Search it.  

The most important thing to remember, when taking Bookish photos or any photo really, is all about the lighting and the background. A bright room helps or taking a photo close to a window. It makes the photo look somewhat professional too.

Next step, find objects that compliment the cover of your book. I am no expert but I really enjoy taking photos of my shelves and books! Their especially good to use for book reviews and many of you know and will have seen them in previous blog posts!

The background to your photo can be anything, sometimes it’s the background that really brings out the book you’re photographing. I have used various backgrounds, sometimes it takes some planning and others I would just be carrying a book on me and the ideas just jump out at me.  It is always a good idea to keep a book with you, not only for reading but in case the perfect opportunity arises for you to get a snapshot. As a reader, I always have a book with me!

My favourite spot to take photographs is in coffee shops, it’s the perfect spot for reading as well taking aesthetically pleasing photographs. If you’re not one for carrying books with you, you can always take them in the comfort of your own room. For example, I took this photo on a chair with my favourite knitted blanket.

As well as make your Instagram look good, it also helps you keep track of the books you’ve been reading. I have found that wanting to take photos of books encourages me to read more books. I love seeing people take pictures of their books. Bookstagram has become like a community, a place people can express their love and opinions for a book! 

Thank you for reading about a bookish love of mine, hope you have a fabulous week!