How To Grow on Instagram (Without Reels) as a Photographer

Today we are going over how to grow on Instagram as a photographer without using reels.

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00:00 - 00:56 Intro
00:56 - 02:33 My Qualifications
02:33 - 03:50 Tip 1
03:50 - 04:40 Tip 2
04:40 - 07:56 IMPORTANT
07:56 - 10:49 Tip 3
10:49 - 12:26 Tip 4
12:26 - 13:20 Tip 5
13:20 - 15:13 Tip 6
15:13 - 16:36 Tip 7
16:37 - 18:00 Closing Tips

[RanftEvan]

Thanks for watching and I hope this video helped you out! 
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[JuanRojas]

If you’re posting for the sole reason of getting likes then you’re going no where. Post your work because you want to share it and expect nothing in return

[chromegator]

I know this is made with good intentions but instagram is pretty depressing for artists. It’s like the goalpost keeps moving

[alpabopo]

It used to be fun to post your work there, now is like playing a video game in hardcore mode trying to figure out how to get some engagement and new people to see your work.

[derrenleepoole]

Quit Instagram about 4 months ago. No regrets. There’s always that fear of missing out… but you get over it.

[kylehuntxr]

I won’t lie, using the backlog is definitely something I need to do more of. I am absolutely guilty of the “need to share something new”.

I’ve even seen some artists reuse photos for posts and I have to realize I can do that now and again as well

[Dj.D]

It feels like the best way to get my photos noticed is to put an ad on it and boost it. Spend a little money, let the photo go for about a week, get noticed around the world. Problem is, I get mostly people from the same countries rather than most of the countries I ask my photo to be featured at.

For some reason, the countries where people notice my photos when they are boosted are normally Bangladesh, Indonesia, Turkey, some African countries, and some South American countries. No American or Europeans notice it, which is where I would mostly prefer. I used just about every major city in the world I can think of for boosting.

If I boost my photo so it focuses on my country, the U.S., I notice it mostly targets people living around Chicago. And I used just about every major city in the U.S.

Sometimes if I am lucky, people from Japan will notice my photo if it's not boosted. But usually now, it's my followers who see my photos and it's usually the same people who do.

[judeemclaughlin]

I'm also doing a photo a day project. It has created a little growth but not a lot. Due to time constraints, I have frequently used older photos. I still need to make a decent reel but I don't see that happening. I was thinking of using some outtakes from my YT videos because they are of my dogs interrupting me.
Many people have been complaining that the shared work is getting more views from the account that shared it than from the original.

[JBUSTOSMEDIA]

Instagram holds no value. We need another app strictly for photography

[cjm]

My reels do worse than my pictures. No one sees my reels unless I pay to promote them. Whereas my pictures are picked up quickly. I don’t know what that’s all about

[ShubhamSharma-lkih]

Bro, I love what u have said in the important section 😎

[jakubgronostaj]

What about hashtags? Should I include them or just don't bother?

[Kaminaaaaa]

bro, what gear did you use to make this video? so amazed!

[Jessicab-uc]

Reels have killed instagram, as a photographer i use it mostly for my photographs.

[paulsngh]

I like your analysis. Any thoughts on Behance?

[geovani.santos]

We’re all waiting for your iPhone 16 Pro camera 📷 review.

[fritztv]

Hey! How did you put that white frame on your IG photos??

[jayd]

Not sure if everyone has the similar experience but when trying to view carousel photos, I noticed after viewing the first photo, the rest take too long to load for my short attention span, which usually results in me just scrolling along without leaving a like. Does anyone else experience or do this?

[PTSOPHOTO]

If i wanted to have a hybrid photo & reel creative account, would my account have the same chances of growth if i kept all my reels on the dedicated reels tab on my profile exclusively? or would i have to keep them on my main feed? I feel like the reel thumbnails ruin the main aesthetic of the main photo feed. great video!

[pursueadventure]

I've been watching photo youtube for more than a decade. This is the best channel on youtube these days by far!! Thank you for the tips and content Evan. Also your photos are next level. Keep up the great work Sir. I'll be here for it.