Photo How To

Have you ever wondered why some photos go viral and others don’t? We’ve teamed up with pro photographer Jordan Matter once again to help answer this very question.

In Matter’s latest video below, titled “How to Shoot Amazing Dance Photos That Will Go Viral” he offers 10 tips on what to do to make sure your images blow up on social media.  Here’s a rundown of the advice he explains in the video below.

1. Feature a Great Dancer

2. Pick the Right Clothing

3. Shoot with a long lens at a wide aperture

4. Use an urban environment as the setting

5. Don’t be afraid to take risks!

6. Choose a “wow” pose

7. Shoot “behind the scenes” footage

8. Separate the dancer from the background

9. Composition is key

10. Experiment with different looks

If you like the video, you should check out three other Shutterbug “Tips that Matter” videos on 10 Tips on How to Get Your Photography Exhibited, “5 Great Portrait Photography Locations You Can Find Right Outside Your Door”  and “How to Get 3 Awesome Night Portraits in Under 5 Minutes.” 

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