{"id":39271,"date":"2020-10-29T12:52:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=39271"},"modified":"2023-07-11T18:56:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T22:56:58","slug":"want-better-images-on-your-blog-just-follow-these-simple-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2020\/want-better-images-on-your-blog-just-follow-these-simple-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Want Better Images On Your Blog? Just Follow These Simple Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Using images on your blog is so important because your readers don\u2019t want to scroll through a long wall of text. Images make the content more exciting and people tend to engage much better with a post if there is visual content there as well. But a lot of bloggers don\u2019t know how to choose the right images, so they don\u2019t add much to their posts. However, if you follow these simple rules, you can improve the images in your blog in no time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand The Psychology Behind Images<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2014\/3-psychological-principles-behind-blog-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/n64-triad-rby.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/260;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3 Psychological Principles Behind Blog Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can choose amazing photos, it\u2019s important that you understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2014\/3-psychological-principles-behind-blog-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the psychology behind images<\/a>. The colors that are used in images, for example, have a big impact on the psychology of the reader. Things like symmetry and patterns also evoke a positive response in people\u2019s brains. When you have an understanding of these concepts, you will be much better at choosing the perfect images for your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn The Basics Of Photography&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melyssagriffin.com\/beginners-guide-using-dslr-blog-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/beginners-guide-using-dslr-blog-photography.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39275 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/beginners-guide-using-dslr-blog-photography.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/beginners-guide-using-dslr-blog-photography-768x550.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/573;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Using a DSLR for Blog Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re writing a blog post about a trip somewhere or maybe a review of a restaurant, it\u2019s easy to get some great pictures on your phone and add them to the post. But are those pictures really as good as you think they are? People assume that it\u2019s fine because the quality of the camera on phones is excellent these days, but it\u2019s not just about that. By learning a few basic photography concepts, you can improve your blog photos in a big way. The rule of thirds is a great one that helps you to frame images using a grid and placing points of interest on the areas where the grid intersects. In fact, if you check the settings on your phone, you should be able to get a grid on the camera. Learning how to use symmetry and how to manage light will make a big difference as well. You don\u2019t need to be an expert, but you should learn a few basics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit Your Photos&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/20-photography-tips-and-tricks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39274 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/20-photography-tips-and-tricks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/20-photography-tips-and-tricks-768x407.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/424;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">20 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS AND TRICKS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of people that don\u2019t edit their photos before posting is pretty shocking. A few simple touch-ups can completely transform your images and turn a good picture into an amazing one. If you invest in the best video editing software and spend some time getting to grips with it, you will be surprised how much difference it makes. However, you need to be restrained with your editing and remember that you\u2019re just tweaking a few things. Over edited photos never look good, so less is always more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Stock Photos&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coschedule.com\/blog\/blog-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/blog-photography-tips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/blog-photography-tips.png 770w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/blog-photography-tips-768x513.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/514;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How To Attract An Audience With The Best Blog Photography Tips (+128 Free Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, you might be able to use your own images. But if you are writing more general posts, stock photos are perfect. There are some great sites online where you can find excellent quality stock photos that are completely free to use. Just make sure that you check the licenses on any photos that you use before you publish the post so you don\u2019t end up infringing on copyright.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is follow these simple rules and you can improve the images on your blog right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using images on your blog is so important because your readers don\u2019t want to scroll through a long wall of text. 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