WEEKLY INSTAGRAM POST SCHEDULES TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
COPY THEM, MODIFY THEM, POST THEM... CONSISTENCY IS KINGWEEKLY INSTAGRAM POST SUGGESTIONS FOR:
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS: 6 MONTHS
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHERS: 6 MONTHS
LIFESTYLE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS: 3 MONTHS
Have you ever found yourself wondering what you need to do to increase social media presence?
Well, I sure as hell have.
And for me, the idea of scheduling this stuff makes the most sense.
If we are going to stay focused on our business, we need to stay focused on the tools that keep our customers aware of who we are and what we do.
Here are three schedules for photographers. You are welcome to cut and paste, then modify them somewhat to make them all yours. This keeps you on track, and helps stop the constant idea hunt that can be very wearing on our time and energy.
Let me know what you think.
A SIX MONTH FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER INSTAGRAM SCHEDULE: WEEKLY.
August
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behind-the-scenes of a food photoshoot, capturing a photo of a delectable dish from an interesting angle | “Beauty lies in the lens of the beholder. Making art and dinner at the same time!” | #FoodPhotography #BehindTheScenes #CommercialPhotography #FoodArt #MotionGraphics |
| 2 | Video of a cinemagraph involving food, such as a steaming cup of coffee | “Keeping things moving and brewing. Life, coffee, and creativity.” | #MotionGraphics #Cinemagraph #FoodCinemagraph #FoodArt #MotionDesign |
| 3 | A highly edited photograph showcasing a dish in a surreal environment | “Where food meets fantasy. Bon appétit!” | #FoodPhotography #SurrealArt #CommercialPhotography #CreativePhotography |
| 4 | A progression reel of a motion graphics project related to food | “Turning imagination into motion. A sneak peek into the magic of motion graphics.” | #MotionDesign #Reel #CommercialPhotography #FoodArt #Animation |
September
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A vibrant photo of fresh ingredients before they become a dish | “Before they steal the spotlight on the plate. Ingredients are stars too!” | #FoodPhotography #Ingredients #FoodArt #BehindTheScenes |
| 2 | A stop motion video of a dish being prepared | “Every second counts in the dance of flavors.” | #StopMotion #MotionGraphics #FoodPreparation #FoodArt #Animation |
| 3 | High resolution image of a popular dish with a minimalist background | “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Feast your eyes!” | #FoodPhotography #Minimalist #CommercialPhotography #FoodArt |
| 4 | A typography motion graphics video with food-related words | “When food speaks volumes. Every word matters.” | #Typography #MotionGraphics #Animation #FoodWords #MotionDesign |
October
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A macro shot of a delectable dessert | “Detail is delicious. A closer look into the sweet side of life.” | #FoodPhotography #MacroPhotography #Dessert #FoodArt #CommercialPhotography |
| 2 | An animated GIF involving food items | “A pinch of fun with a dash of imagination. Bon appétit!” | #MotionGraphics #GIF #FoodArt #Animation #MotionDesign |
| 3 | A dark, moody food photograph, perfect for the Halloween season | “When food tells a story. Taste the mystery.” | #FoodPhotography #MoodyFood #CommercialPhotography #Halloween |
| 4 | A parallax animation involving a food photograph | “Breathing life into a frame. The magic of parallax.” | #Parallax #Animation #FoodPhotography #MotionGraphics #MotionDesign |
November
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A photo series showing the transition of raw food to a plated dish | “From humble beginnings to the star of the show. The food journey!” | #FoodPhotography #BehindTheScenes #FoodArt #FoodJourney |
| 2 | A motion graphics video promoting a restaurant or a particular dish | “Animating tastes and experiences. Welcome to flavor town!” | #MotionGraphics #FoodPromotion #Animation #RestaurantPromo #MotionDesign |
| 3 | A flat lay photograph of a Thanksgiving spread | “A feast for the eyes before it’s a feast for the palate.” | #FoodPhotography #Flatlay #Thanksgiving #FoodArt |
| 4 | A video tutorial on how you edit your food photos | “Capturing the flavor and crafting the frame. A peek into my process.” | #PhotoEditing #Tutorial #FoodPhotography #BehindTheScenes #PhotoTips |
December
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Christmas-themed food photograph | “Season’s eatings! Welcome to my festive food wonderland.” | #FoodPhotography #ChristmasFood #Festive #FoodArt |
| 2 | A stop-motion video of decorating a Christmas cookie | “In the spirit of sweetness and light. Let’s decorate!” | #StopMotion #ChristmasCookies #FoodArt #Animation #MotionGraphics |
| 3 | A photo comparison of your first food photograph vs your most recent one | “Where I started and where I am now. Every click is a step forward.” | #ThenAndNow #FoodPhotography #Progress #BehindTheScenes |
| 4 | A creative motion graphics New Year countdown using food items | “Counting down to delicious new beginnings. Happy New Year!” | #MotionGraphics #NewYear #Countdown #Animation #FoodArt |
January
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A photograph of your photography and editing setup | “Where the magic happens. My creative corner.” | #BehindTheScenes #Workstation #FoodPhotography #PhotoSetup |
| 2 | A before and after motion graphics video of a food dish | “A bit of motion magic can spice up any dish!” | #MotionGraphics #BeforeAfter #FoodArt #Animation |
| 3 | A black and white photograph of a visually interesting dish | “Tasting in black and white. Sometimes, flavors need no colors.” | #FoodPhotography #BlackAndWhite #FoodArt #VisualFeast |
| 4 | A video tutorial on how you create your motion graphics | “Unveiling the secrets of my motion magic. Let’s create!” | #Tutorial #MotionGraphics #BehindTheScenes #AnimationTips |
A SIX-MONTH PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER INSTAGRAM SCHEDULE: WEEKLY
August
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behind-the-scenes of a product photoshoot | “Creating magic with light and lens. Welcome to my studio!” | #ProductPhotography #BehindTheScenes #CommercialPhotography #StudioLife |
| 2 | A product cinemagraph, such as a watch with moving hands | “In the realm where time stands still, yet always in motion.” | #Cinemagraph #ProductCinemagraph #CommercialPhotography #MotionGraphics |
| 3 | A highly edited photograph showcasing a product in a surreal environment | “Where creativity meets commerce. Let your product shine!” | #ProductPhotography #SurrealArt #CommercialPhotography #CreativePhotography |
| 4 | A progression reel of a motion graphics project related to a product | “From concept to completion, an adventure in motion graphics.” | #MotionDesign #Reel #CommercialPhotography #ProductReel #Animation |
September
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An up-close and detailed photo of a product’s unique feature | “Appreciating the finer details. Every product has its story.” | #ProductPhotography #DetailShot #CommercialPhotography #MacroPhotography |
| 2 | A stop motion video of a product assembly or disassembly | “Every piece matters. Revealing the inner workings!” | #StopMotion #MotionGraphics #ProductAssembly #CommercialPhotography #Animation |
| 3 | A high resolution image of a product with a minimalist background | “Less is more. Let your product do the talking.” | #ProductPhotography #Minimalist #CommercialPhotography |
| 4 | A typography motion graphics video featuring a product-related quote | “When words move and inspire. Let’s animate ideas!” | #Typography #MotionGraphics #Animation #CommercialPhotography #MotionDesign |
October
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A macro shot of a product showcasing its texture or design | “Every angle, every detail, every story. In focus.” | #ProductPhotography #MacroPhotography #CommercialPhotography |
| 2 | An animated GIF featuring a product | “Adding a dash of motion to the product magic!” | #MotionGraphics #GIF #CommercialPhotography #Animation #MotionDesign |
| 3 | A dark, moody product photograph, perfect for the Halloween season | “When shadows play, products have their say.” | #ProductPhotography #MoodyLighting #CommercialPhotography #Halloween |
| 4 | A parallax animation of a product photograph | “Adding depth to a flat world. The parallax effect.” | #Parallax #Animation #ProductPhotography #MotionGraphics #MotionDesign |
November
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A photograph showing a product’s transformation from concept to final | “Behind every product lies an intriguing journey. Let’s explore!” | #ProductPhotography #BehindTheScenes #ProductJourney #CommercialPhotography |
| 2 | A motion graphics video showcasing a product’s use or features | “Animating the world of products. Let’s get things moving!” | #MotionGraphics #ProductShowcase #Animation #CommercialPhotography #MotionDesign |
| 3 | A product photograph styled to fit a Thanksgiving theme | “Gratitude in every product. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!” | #ProductPhotography #ThanksgivingTheme #CommercialPhotography |
| 4 | A video tutorial on how you edit your product photos | “Behind the shot – a glimpse into my editing process.” | #PhotoEditing #Tutorial #ProductPhotography #BehindTheScenes #PhotoTips |
December
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A product photo styled for the holiday season | “A touch of holiday cheer for your favorite product. Season’s greetings!” | #ProductPhotography #HolidaySeason #CommercialPhotography |
| 2 | A stop-motion video featuring a product in a festive setting | “Bringing products to life in the spirit of the holiday season!” | #StopMotion #HolidaySeason #CommercialPhotography #Animation #MotionGraphics |
| 3 | A photo comparison of your first product photograph vs your most recent one | “From my first click to my latest shot. A journey of growth!” | #ThenAndNow #ProductPhotography #Progress #BehindTheScenes |
| 4 | A creative motion graphics New Year countdown featuring products | “Ringing in the New Year with the magic of motion graphics!” | #MotionGraphics #NewYear #Countdown #Animation #CommercialPhotography |
January
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A photograph of your photography and editing setup with the product | “Where ideas come to life. Welcome to my creative space!” | #BehindTheScenes #Workstation #ProductPhotography #PhotoSetup |
| 2 | A before and after motion graphics video of a product shoot | “The power of motion graphics to transform your product’s presence!” | #MotionGraphics #BeforeAfter #ProductShoot #Animation |
| 3 | A black and white photograph of a product | “Stripping away the colors to reveal the essence of the product.” | #ProductPhotography #BlackAndWhite #CommercialPhotography |
| 4 | A video tutorial on how you create your motion graphics for product showcasing | “Step into the world of animated storytelling. Let’s create together!” | #Tutorial #MotionGraphics #BehindTheScenes #AnimationTips |
A THREE-MONTH LIFESTYLE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER INSTAGRAM SCHEDULE: WEEKLY
August
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A candid lifestyle shot in a natural setting | “Capturing life as it unfolds, one frame at a time.” | #LifestylePhotography #Candid #Portrait #NaturalLight |
| 2 | A black and white portrait | “Stripping color to reveal the soul. Portrait in monochrome.” | #PortraitPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome |
| 3 | A photo series capturing different moods of a single subject | “A myriad of expressions, a multitude of emotions. The human experience.” | #PortraitPhotography #Moods #HumanExperience #Lifestyle |
| 4 | A behind-the-scenes shot from a lifestyle photoshoot | “Behind every shot, a story. A sneak peek into the making.” | #BehindTheScenes #LifestylePhotography #PhotoShoot |
September
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A portrait featuring interesting use of shadows | “Where light meets dark, a story unfolds. Portrait in shadows.” | #PortraitPhotography #Shadows #LightAndDark |
| 2 | A lifestyle shot of a group of friends enjoying an activity | “Capturing the essence of friendship and fun. Life in action!” | #LifestylePhotography #Friends #Candid #GroupShot |
| 3 | A close-up portrait focusing on the eyes | “Windows to the soul, captured in a frame.” | #PortraitPhotography #Eyes #CloseUp |
| 4 | A self-portrait showcasing your own lifestyle or personality | “Turning the lens on myself. Hello from this side of the camera!” | #SelfPortrait #LifestylePhotography #PhotographerLife |
October
| Week | Post Idea Description | Caption | Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A lifestyle shot capturing the essence of autumn | “As the leaves turn, life takes on a warm hue. Embracing autumn.” | #LifestylePhotography #Autumn #Seasons |
| 2 | A portrait with an unexpected or creative prop | “Every prop tells a part of the story. Adding a twist to portraits!” | #PortraitPhotography #Props #Creativity |
| 3 | A lifestyle photograph shot in an urban setting | “The city’s pulse, people’s lives. The urban lifestyle.” | #LifestylePhotography #Urban #CityLife |
| 4 | A themed portrait suitable for Halloween | “Adding a touch of spookiness to portraits. Happy Halloween!” | #PortraitPhotography #Halloween #ThemeShoot |
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