Tell Better Stories

Staying curious allows us to learn new things and who doesn’t want to grow! After reading “18 Instagram Stories Hacks That Will Change How You Post Forever” written by Benjamin Chacon, Content Marketing Strategist at Later. We knew we had to share some of our favorite hacks.

Turn Those Live Photos Into Boomerangs!

We can’t be the only ones who didn’t know this was a thing! We love this feature because it gives you move creative freedom with your boomerangs.

Here’s how it works:

1. Open you Instagram Stories and swipe up.

2. Pick a live photo from your camera roll
   (live photo must be taken within the last 24 hours)

3. Once selected, press firmly on the screen until you see the words Boomerang appear for a brief moment.

4. Bam! Now you have a Boomerang.

Gradient Overload

This feature is great because gradients can add extra oomph to your text, leaving your viewers mesmerized (well, maybe not mesmerized but they will be impressed).

1. Open your Instagram Stories

2. Type out a message using any font.

3. Select all

4. When text is highlighted hold down the your finger on the color palette at the bottom.

5. This can be a little tricky but with one finger held down on the color slider, and one on your highlighted text, begin to drag both fingers toward the left side of your screen at the same time. Now you have gradient text!

App It Up with ImgPlay!

We know it can be a hassle to go from app to app BUT with ImgPlay you can create gif-like content. The reason why this app is cool is because you can create your own gifs using videos and photos from your camera roll. Customizable gifs… come on, now!