How to Make Your Photos Go Viral on Instagram

Using scientific studies, we've put together a list of everything you need to create viral photos.

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In a world where your Instagram likes correlate directly with your relevancy, everyone wants to take a popular picture. A research paper published by Aditya Khosla, a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has identified foolproof ways to increase popularity as well as likes on your favored social network. We scoured through Khosla's paper to come up with these tips, which will increase your average of ten likes exponentially. Scientific research proves that modifications in your photos' compositions can take your Instagram to the next level.

Everyone has the chance to go viral these days, but so few do. If you have yet to figure out why you can’t bring in the attention you think you deserve, these tips will help. Here is our guide, relying on Khosla's research, for How to Make Your Photo Go Viral on Instagram.

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Consider going through a red period.

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Instagram what you're drinking.

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Make some famous friends.

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Geo-tag your photographs.

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Don't photograph spatulas, plungers, laptops, golf carts, or space heaters.

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But do take pictures of miniskirts, bikinis, cups, bras, perfume, and revolvers.

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Think about textures.

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Include people instead of things.

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The busier your composition, the better.

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Time your posts wisely.

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Keep up with the latest trends and news.

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