To become a popular blogger on Instagram is not enough upload high-quality photos and shoot stories regularly. Beautifully and meaningfully selected inscriptions can captivate subscribers no worse than new pictures.
Photo captions can be short or long, with emoticons, an unusual font or no editing: the main thing is that the content matches the picture and attracts the attention of Instagram users.
What should be Instagram photo captions?
The caption to a photo on Instagram will look beautiful and appropriate if the blog author adheres to a certain style, follows paragraphs and line sizes, and uses decorative elements: emoticons, links. Adding text to Instagram is allowed during the posting process or after, in edit mode.
Basic rules for posting text content:
- captions should not distract from the photo, but complement it;
- the text corresponds to the topic of the blog and the post in particular;
- no errors and inaccuracies;
- minimum of "empty" information;
- interesting presentation and design: "live" syllable, with paragraphs, emoticons or active links;
- information is directed to the reader: appeal to subscribers, questions, questionnaires, requests to subscribe or "like".
Useful, relevant and interesting text is one of the "weapons" of a successful blogger on Instagram, which is used in conjunction with striking photographs.
How to make a signature correctly?
The caption to the photo on Instagram beautifully and naturally complements the photo, attracts the attention of readers if the author follows:
- the volume and style of the text;
- target audience (potential subscribers);
- decor elements (editing);
- the presence of links and / or hashtags;
- location.
Well-formed text encourages reading, and vice versa. The more interesting posts you have on your profile, the higher your chances of attracting and retaining new subscribers.
Dimensions, compilation rules
The size of the text depends on the purpose of the author. For thematic blogs, where useful posts with recipes, tips are posted, as well as for business pages, a large description is required, at least 2000 characters (letters with punctuation marks), not counting spaces.
If the author publishes a photo from his personal archive, the recommended size is 1-3 sentences. It is recommended to use a question to address readers.
Adding and editing text
If there are 4 or more sentences, the information should be divided into blocks - paragraphs. Graphic elements, such as emoticons or emojis, are encouraged if they help make the text easier to read.
How to make a paragraph on Instagram:
- use "enter" immediately after the period (end of the sentence). You cannot press the spacebar: the text will not be edited;
- in the text4insta program.This is a bot in Telegram, with which you can easily edit text for Instagram. Using text4insta, you can not only make paragraphs, but also align to the center or right, cross out and underline individual words or quotes. After editing, you need to copy the text and paste the finished material under the photo in Instagram.
Any of the options for creating paragraphs is free.
Use of links
Links on Instagram are necessary if the author wants to share information about a product, service or other user. But under the photo, the placement of links in the social network is not yet provided. To post a link with a user profile, you need to copy his nickname and insert the @ ("dog") icon in front of it.
Using emoticons
To visually decorate the text on Instagram, the use of emoticons and emoji is allowed. The main rule is that they should not distract from information, which is the main content, a reflection of the author's thoughts.
Smilies are appropriate when:
- you need to visually draw attention to the text - they can be used at the beginning or end of paragraphs;
- the author uses an important quote or conveys a point that he would like to emphasize;
- information resembles a "canvas" of letters and it is necessary to highlight the main points;
- theme and style require additional editing capabilities.
In blogs about journalism dedicated to political and social news, when posting any official information, the number of funny emoticons should be minimized - no more than 5 per text, up to 2000 characters without spaces.
Only inserts of "serious" animation are allowed, for example, SOS smiley.
Placement of signature under or on the photo
On Instagram, information can only be posted under the photo. An exception is the addition of geolocation, or a mark with the user's binding to the area where the photo was taken.
When posting temporary photographs (stories) using the built-in editor, the account owner can add text to the photo, changing the style, font, location and animation.
How to write text on a photo from your phone?
Business page owners often place important information on their photos, for example, about a product or service.
To make a beautiful and stylish lettering from your phone, it is recommended to use free applications:
- Canva;
- Snapseed;
- Textgram;
- AppForType;
- "Fontmania".
To create an inscription, it is enough to upload a picture, choose a style, edit a photo and post it on the page on Instagram.
Where to find suitable aphorisms and catchphrases?
The caption to the photo on Instagram, beautifully and uncommonly designed, with a rare and accurate statement, stands out against the background of annoying quotes from the Internet. If you want to publish a unique text, it is recommended to find a little-known collection of Blok, Yesenin, Shakespeare or any other popular classics.
Notable sites where you can download and explore online books for free:
- ru;
- ru;
- chitai-gorod.ru.
The network has many thematic portals, blogs, where you can find ready-made quotes. But not all of them are reliable, so it is recommended to check the information in the primary sources.
Examples of beautiful, interesting texts for photos on Instagram
To make the text under the picture memorable, it is not enough to correct mistakes. Beautiful and interesting phrases are the secret of unusual profiles.
Short phrases with meaning
You don't have to post big text to grab the attention of your subscribers.
Examples of striking signatures with meaning:
- “Love cannot be without pain, and suffering always goes hand in hand with pleasure”;
- “It's silly to think that tomorrow will be better. The main thing is to believe that you are still capable of changing something ”;
- "If you think about a problem every hour, you might miss out on hundreds of options for how to solve it."
Seasonal options
The mood of the texts can be cheerful or sad, if the author of the blog has winter or summer at heart.
How to reflect this on Instagram:
- “It is not necessary to prepare a sled in summer.If you are used to planning everything for many months ahead and going towards your goal, you will have summer every year when you want it ”;
- “My Santa Claus came in March - this is normal. And getting a birthday present not in February, but in November is also good. You don't have to follow the calendar to enjoy life ”;
- “When you get your new sneakers dirty in the fall, it seems like the day was not going well. But after a month, these spots will become a trifle. Do not pay attention to nonsense and strive for the beautiful! "
New Year signatures
Before celebrating the New Year, a special mood reigns on the pages of Instagram.
3 quotes to help convey the feeling of the holiday:
- “Salads are sliced, champagne is on the table, firecrackers are at the neighbour's boys. It seems, or smelled of tangerines somewhere? ";
- “They say that on New Year's Day, not only dreams come true, but also bad thoughts. I advise all attackers to think less, eat harder and raise their glasses more often! ”;
- “If Santa Claus and Snegurochka bypassed your apartment, do not be upset. You won't have to wash the floors and explain to the children why the wizard was in dad's shoes. "
Quotes from songs
Millions of hits and creations by unknown authors inspire bloggers to post song quotes.
Some of the most popular (Russian performers):
- "Who is in love, and in earnest, will turn his life into flowers for you";
- “And if you have a pack of cigarettes in your pocket, then everything is not so bad today”;
- "I love you. It's great".
Funny and cool lettering
Online humor is encouraged as long as it does not offend or hurt the feelings of other people.
Relevant funny quotes:
- “There was no sadness, just the summer was leaving. And with him youth, money and enthusiasm ”;
- “I work 24/7, sleep 6 hours a day and eat noodles for 35.50. What kind of mathematics do you have for every day? ”;
- “They say that if you double-click on this photo, your day will be successful. Let's try? " What is the humor here: when you double-click on a photo on Instagram, a "like" is automatically affixed.
Love quotes
Beautiful phrases about the main feeling are a popular blog topic on Instagram.
Examples of good writing:
- “There is no love until the grave. But it happens that love is not even afraid of death ”;
- “You cannot love two women at the same time. This is deception: one of them is a friend who is a pity to lose. The other is a mistress whose meeting is impossible to forget. You appreciate both ladies, but love only yourself ”;
- “If there is someone who interferes with faith in love - drive away! These people are so envious that they are ready to take the joy away from those who are really happy. "
Sad phrases
In moments of nostalgia or sadness, not only black and white photographs, but also sad quotes will help convey a bad mood:
- “When it rains, storms or emptiness, it is difficult to think about happiness. Only those who know how to control themselves emerge victorious ”;
- “If your heart eats up sadness, if melancholy gnaws at you, if everything gets bored, it seems that death is near - do not be sad. Smile. Tomorrow will be a new day! He will give happiness to the thread, he is the soul of yesterday's shadow ”;
- "nothing is eternal. But if everyone thinks about the bad, forget the happy moments and do not strive for the best, fairy tales will cease to come true. "
Pretentious signatures
For self-confident people, pretentious quotes under a photo on Instagram are the perfect advertisement.
Examples of signatures for those who are not used to being shy:
- “When I walk down the street, cars hit a pole, traffic lights stop working, and passers-by turn their heads. This is not surprising: not everyone can look at the sun without burning in its rays ”;
- “It is difficult to remain a modest person when you look 100%”;
- “I'm not afraid to fall, but I don't fly low. I'm not afraid to lose, but I can't do it without risk ”;
- “As a child, my mother always said that I was beautiful. Now I have grown up and I can confidently tell her: “Mom, you were right!”;
- "queen? Just a princess! The prince is not needed, but I will not give up the minister! "
About parents and children
Tenderness and boundless love are topics that are recommended to be reflected in texts about children and parents:
- “Appreciate your creators. These are people who accept you for who you are. Selflessly. Fair. Forever and ever";
- “The love of children for their parents is difficult to measure, as is the opposite. This value is constant, not subject to the influence of external factors ”;
- “If you want to rip your heart out forever, try becoming a parent. Many difficulties await you, rivers of tears and an ocean of happiness. "
Insulting loved ones and relatives on the Internet is unacceptable. This is a taboo topic for all bloggers.
Original and interesting signatures
The fascinating caption under the profile pictures differs from the boring one in whether the author was able to convey the main idea. The purpose of the information is to get subscribers to read everything to the end.
Examples of 3 non-trivial texts:
- “Here is snow, and it has been falling since morning. And here is the banana I ate. And here is the line, and I write it. "How are you?" I will ask you now ";
- “I don’t want to write a long post, but I have to. Or not? Better tell us how you deal with laziness and procrastination. If the first word is known to everyone, then I'll tell you a little about the second. More precisely, I will not tell you, because I am too lazy, and I would rather wash the kettle from scale or do another, "important" unplanned thing instead of the obligatory one ";
- “If the light in the apartment is turned off, the team of electricians goes to work. If a blogger's phone breaks, his subscribers ... are urgently looking for a new, more interesting author. "
The subject matter of the texts can be anything, from work to school nostalgia. The information should not contradict the photograph, it will be easier to convey the mood and share thoughts.
Phrases in English
Not only signatures in Russian are popular on Instagram, but also quotes in English. It is not necessary to explain on the page what it is about, if the quote is beautifully framed and known to everyone.
Examples of 3 famous phrases in English under the photo:
- to be or not to be (translated as "to be or not to be"). An appropriate quote for lovers of risk and vivid impressions;
- all you need is love ("all that is required is love"). Published under a picture with a loved one, family, friends or about an important life event;
- my life - my rules ("my life - my rules"). Suitable for self-confident persons who are not afraid to take risks.
What to write for photos?
Depending on the situation (at sea, on a hike, at a party or meeting with fellow students), the mood and style of writing is different. For captions for funny pictures, it is allowed to use aphorisms, humorous quotes or humorous statements invented personally.
It is better to sign pictures from important events (wedding, anniversary, birth of a child, anniversary), explaining details that readers may not know about.
With a friend
Photos with a friend usually reflect the joy and warmth of the meeting.
Relevant quotes:
- “If you were a guy, I would ask for your hand in the same second!”;
- “They say there is no female friendship. But we are going against the stream, annually proving the opposite ”;
- "Even if I meet the guy of my dreams, I promise that I will not forget our crazy parties and evenings with a mug of tea at 5 in the morning."
If there are several friends in the photo, it is not necessary to write about each one, if it is not connected with memories or congratulations. A general quote about the power of female friendship is a universal option.
With a guy
A caption to a photo with a guy should attract the attention of both acquaintances and casual subscribers.
Interesting options for quotes on Instagram:
- “I look at you and cannot understand why we didn’t meet earlier? Then you wouldn't have to waste time talking with "strangers" and suffering from scratch ";
- “When you meet a handsome guy, it's hard to believe that you will be together. But sometimes fate presents fabulous gifts. The main thing is to believe in your own attractiveness and open yourself to feelings ”;
- “Happy, young and daring. We are not afraid to dream of great things and enjoy the little things. What is your secret of happiness for every day? "
You should not indicate all the details of your personal life. In posts under a photo with a guy, it is better to emphasize romance than to write about "wild" passion.
With dog
The presence of a beloved pet in the frame significantly increases the interest in the photo and its popularity.
For a post with a dog in the frame, the following phrases are suitable:
- “A tireless wanderer, reliable friend and desperate ladies' man. Of course, I'm talking about the dog. Its owner is just a good boy ”;
- “They say that a dog is a friend of man, and a cat is an uninvited guest. But I was lucky: every time I return home, they run towards each other, overtaking each other. Isn't this happiness? ”;
- "Getting a dog is good: it will force you to leave your comfort zone and see how beautiful the world around you is in rain, snow, hurricane and even a blizzard."
The breed, skills, characteristics of the dog are a great topic for reflection. Dog breeders will support the publication by "like" and in the comments.
With flowers
Photos with flowers are liked by married couples after the wedding, as well as almost all girls.
Suitable captions for Instagram photos:
- “Flowers will cheer up even those who look like a villain in the morning. Give happiness! ";
- “A beautiful bouquet is a perfect gift for any occasion. It creates smiles, a holiday atmosphere and makes you feel happier ”;
- “You don’t have to give millions of roses to win a girl’s heart. If she likes you, she will be happy with the field daisy. "
With friends
Pictures with family and friends are filled with warmth, positive or light nostalgia.
Captions to such frames should emphasize the mood. 3 striking examples:
- "When I first met my best friend, I thought," What a weird guy? " Later I realized how much I was wrong: he is not just strange, but the most eccentric guy I know. And that's great! ”;
- “Never forget how much your friends have done for you. Let you stop communicating or be in a quarrel, but good deeds should be remembered all the time ”;
- “They say that friendship, like love, has its own“ shelf life ”. But I disagree with this statement. If your paths diverged, perhaps it was not friendship, but a prolonged acquaintance. "
How not to sign pictures?
Almost every registered user has a caption to a photo on Instagram “we have a nice rest”, “on barbecue”, “with friends” and in a similar style. This information is of little interest to readers, since it is banal, boring, primitive.
It is stupid to explain the already obvious facts: if the photo shows a fire, a forest and a barbecue, subscribers themselves will understand what is at stake.
It is recommended to present your own thoughts, reasoning, useful advice or unknown facts in more detail, for example, by whom and when the photographs were taken, what is the peculiarity of the evening, why it was so remembered (or vice versa, became commonplace). Examples of banal texts and original signatures on Instagram are presented in the table.
Table - Examples of boring and interesting Instagram photo captions:
| Theme | Inappropriate (boring, banal, ridiculous) variants of phrases | Unusual quotes for photographs |
| Recreation, kebabs, meeting with friends. | "With friends". "Outdoors". "We fry a barbecue." "Not a day without meat." "Cozy evening". "In a close circle." | "In the company of desperate fans of meat-fried meat, time flies by." "A worthy end to workdays for those who are not afraid to burn themselves." “Who is in charge of coal? We accept into our team those who like jumping over the fire! " |
| Love, relationship, romance, date. | "Me and my boyfriend / husband / lover." "Anniversary". "Love for all time." "The best couple." | "I look into his (her) eyes and do not understand, what could be more beautiful!" “Relationships are not always kissing in the rain. This is work, patience and mutual respect. " “They say love lives for 3 years. Fortunately, you and I have been breaking this tendency for 7 years. " |
| Work, business, career growth. | "With the promotion of me!" "Celebrating a corporate party." "I love my job, do you?" "Those who do not sit idly receive a lot." | “What a holiday? Promotion! We celebrate with the whole family! For a career - a continuation, for colleagues - an unequal battle. " “A good boss won't fire an employee. He will make him leave of his own accord! " "Everyone was at the corporate party: even those who have never worked there ..." |
| Psychology, self-esteem, personal development. | "I understand people better than any psychologist." "I see a purpose, but I do not see obstacles!" "I achieve everything myself." "I am a goddess, I am a queen!" "My successes are your unattainable dreams !!" “I get up with the roosters. Down with idlers! " "It's hard when you are a queen and there are only serfs nearby" | “The books on psychology do not write much about what actually happens. Do you want to know what is in the soul of others? Study yourself. " "It seems impossible, but if you clearly set a goal, fanatically follow it from day to day, you can not only move mountains, but also take the sticks out of the wheels." "Sometimes, getting off the couch is enough to be happy, for example, for a delicious sandwich." |
| Politics, media, news, culture, society, education, science and everything, that associated with the social environment. | “I love theaters and cinema. And you?" “We went to the premiere. The production is super! " "I don't understand anything about politics." "A business woman has no time for politics and reading newspapers." "Why education if there is no taste?" | “We returned from the premiere. Excites. Excites. Makes you cry, laugh and return to childhood. Recommend". “I recently read a well-known book by an unknown author. Some questions. And so few answers. Critics' reviews coincided with my opinion - educated people do not lose sight of social and political problems analyzed in the book "on the shelves." “I'm going to defend my second diploma. It's like the first one, but fifty more exams! Parents discouraged, but I insisted on my own: it is impossible for the first diploma to “blush” alone. " |
How does a captivating phrase under a photo on Instagram differ from a boring one:
- correct quotes are interesting to read, these are not banal 1-2 words describing the already understandable information in the picture;
- they reveal the thoughts of the blog author himself, his feelings, ideas, attitude to a certain topic. You cannot copy someone else's text and try to "fit" it into your photos: this is plagiarism and deception. Fake text looks cheap, it is noticeable to others and often leads to a "churn" of subscribers;
- an interesting quote - one that fits the idea of the photo, but at the same time is "fresh" and non-trivial. This is a famous phrase with a modern interpretation or a rare, witty statement from a celebrity.
In order for captions on social media to attract attention, the account owner must carefully select information. On Instagram, users are ready to read very long posts if they are really interesting.
What information to add to the photo is everyone's business. Nicely designed text that's nice and easy to read is one of the main ways to attract new followers on Instagram.
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