Document time spend with your bestie using creative photo ideas in the coolest way possible.
Instagram is the perfect place to show off your vibe together and get everyone saying โI need a friendship like this.โ
Whether you two are chaotic, chill, aesthetic or all of the above, the right photo can capture your bond in a way words never could.
With the right aesthetic photo ideas, even a regular Tuesday can turn into a photoshoot people will double tap without thinking.
The best part is you donโt need fancy gear or a professional photographer.
Your phone camera, some good lighting, and a little bit of creativity can make magic happen. Itโs all about having fun while shooting so you can actually capture the real laughs, the inside jokes, and the energy that makes your friendship one of a kind.
So grab your bestie, pick a location, play your favorite playlist, and just start clicking. Because trends fade but these pics will be the kind of memories youโll look back on and smile every single time.
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Best Friend Photo Ideas for Instagram That Will Level Up Your Feed
1. Hold up your drink/food and take POV shots
This one is quite simple & aesthetic.
Take this picture when you’re out having coffee or grabbing a bite with your bestie.
Make sure that the image is straight and the background isn’t cluttered.
2. Rear camera selfie
Use the 0.5x rear camera on your iPhone to create this unique perspective.
This perspective shows off both of your outfits, head to toe.
3. Magazine-style photo
Works a bit better if there are more than 2 friends for this. Hold up a magazine, a book you’re currently reading or even a newspaper./
4. Mirror on the ceiling
Look out for mirror on the ceiling of a cafe, restaurant or a hotel. Point your phone’s camera to the mirror and take this cute picture that will surely make people wonder how you took it.
5. Get creative with your food!
Use a small thing in your meal such as a cherry tomato, broccoli (like in the reference above). Put it on your fork and place it in such a way that hides the face.
Make sure the size of item you use is equivalent to the size of the face in the picture.
If it’s too big or too small, it won’t look good.
6. Walking on the streets
Day out with your bestie? Have someone take your photo walking down the street.
Add movement to your shot by slowly walking ahead and hold hands above your heads to give a chill vibe.
7. Look at each other – Side shot
Choose your best side and smile/laugh looking at your bestie while your drink is in your hands.
This photo is perfect if you’re out on a vacation together.
8. Picture inside a picture
You’ll need to use both of your phones for this shot.
Put one of the phones against a wall and use it as a mirror.
Now take a picture as you would’ve taken in front of a mirror using the second phone.
9. Come closer!
Be confident to take this shot, because it’s a pretty closeup image.
It’s a fun and candid moment captured in a way that makes it look effortless.
10. This one’s for the pros
This one will surely take a few takes to get it right.
Use the 0.5x on your rear for this photo.
Have your friend stand behind you and face the opposite direction, and then bend her neck back to place their face on your shoulders.
11. Coffee to-go
You need a coffee place that gives you a holder/tray like in the reference above.
Put your phone in the holder and take this picture using the front camera.
It’s basically a selfie on timer.
12. Keeping it casual on the crosswalk
You can skip the drinks if you don’t have them on you. Use your handbags, or flowers instead.
Take this picture on the rear camera using the 0.5x lens.
13. Only if you got clean shoes
Try this idea only if your shoes/heels are clean and the road is clean as well.
Balance the phone between your feet. Turn the front camera on and set a timer.
To make this easier, you can turn the video ON using the front camera and then capture photos from the video using screenshots.
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