Lighting, composition and colour is important 

<p>Taking the perfect Instagram foodie picture is an art. How many times have you been served a beautiful-looking stack of pancakes dripping in maple syrup or an incredible burger topped with melted cheese and spent 15 minutes letting it go cold because you've been trying to take an amazing picture? </p><p>Well this weekend when you spot an Insta-worthy food moment, take a read of these handy tips put together by <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/crackers-savoury-biscuits/ryvita-original-crispbread/8667409" target="_blank">Ryvita</a> and some of their influencer foodie friends, and you'll be taking pictures that will pull in all the likes!</p><h2>The 10 commandments of taking the perfect instagram:</h2><p><strong>1. Avoid the flash. </strong>Madeleine Shaw, health coach and blogger, recommends using lots of natural light when taking a food snap. </p><p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.515644555694614% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTtGaKMgq6d/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Ryvita (@ryvitauk)</a> on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-05-05T08:54:33+00:00">May 5, 2017 at 1:54am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center></p><p><strong>2. Composition is crucial. </strong>Centre isn&rsquo;t necessarily better, mix it up<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Anna+Barnett&oq=Anna+Barnett&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59.222j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">Anna Barnett</a>, author of ‘Eat the Week&rsquo;, says that centred shots are great, but don&rsquo;t be afraid to mix it up and experiment with angles and off-centre shots. Freestyle!</p><p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:49.33665008291874% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVCsgnIlZ2w/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Tart up your Wednesday. Fresh peach, ricotta and almond tart, to be precise. Click the LINK in the BIO for recipes. #Asda #GoodLiving #Recipe #Peach #Almond #Tart</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Asda (@asda) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-06-07T14:42:56+00:00">Jun 7, 2017 at 7:42am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><br><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center></p><p><strong>3. Focus can be fatal. </strong>An out of focus falafel is the ultimate foodie faux pas<strong> - </strong>'Remember to focus on the focus', Anna added. </p><p><strong>4. Use the grid - </strong>Anna also advocates making use of your Insta-grid to make sure that all of the elements of your picture are aligned and look insta-worthy.</p><p><strong>5. Go easy on the filter - </strong>Healthy eating expert and England Touch Rugby player Jon Weston-Stanley advises that a filter is often unnecessary and the key to making your pictures look good on Instagram is to simply leave it as it is. </p><p><strong>6. Symmetry is king - </strong>Jon also advises making use of symmetry when capturing a food snap. Twinning is winning. </p><p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPprfL7lv5r/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This soup-er recipe is sure to keep you hap-pea this winter! Super warming, packed with goodness and spice from the sizzling chorizo sausage. Perfect for those of you who love batch cooking (just fry the chorizo before serving). Tag a friend who would love this recipe below (link in bio) #Asda #goodliving #Recipe #Peas #Chorizo #BatchCooking #Soup #Frozen</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Asda (@asda) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-01-24T14:56:01+00:00">Jan 24, 2017 at 6:56am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><br><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center></p><p><strong>7. Faking it isn&rsquo;t making it. </strong>Cancel the casting call for extras. Food blogger Jemma Andrew-Adiamah who runs <a href="http://celeryandcupcakes.com/" target="_blank">Celery and Cupcakes</a>, suggests not over staging a shot when capturing a food snap; natural chaos and colour compliment each other. </p><p><strong>8. Keep it clean. </strong>Avoid clutter and reduce your bill at the prop shop. Jemma also advises that the simplest shots are often the most effective &ndash; no props necessary; let the food do the talking. </p><p><strong>9. Background to basics. </strong>A blank canvas such as a white tablecloth or a marble worktop is food blogger Bintu's (<a href="https://recipesfromapantry.com" target="_blank">Recipes from a Pantry</a>) top tip for making colours stand out. </p><p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWxctPQF_OM/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">A match made in smash toast heaven. Caramelised banana, honey and pistachios all layered on top of creamy mascarpone.  Click the LINK in the BIO for the recipe and search &#39;Smash Toast&rsquo;. #Asda #GoodLiving #Recipe #Smashtoast #Breakfast #Banana #Honey #Pistachio #Mascarpone</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Asda (@asda) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2017-07-20T15:00:33+00:00">Jul 20, 2017 at 8:00am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><br><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center></p><p><strong>10.  One a day keeps the haters away. </strong>Post no more than once a day no matter how good that fried egg looks. Bintu says less is more and quality over quantity is paramount when it comes to your food snaps.</p><p><em>Feeling inspired to create the perfect I</em><em>nstagram</em><em> shot? Make sure you stock up on all the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/groceries" target="_blank">ingredients</a> you need to make a picture-worthy feast at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/groceries" target="_blank">Asda</a> or pop into your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>. </em></p>

10 commandments of taking the perfect Instagram picture

By ASDA Admin,21st July 2017

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