Using images on your blog is so important because your readers don’t 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’t know how to choose the right images, so they don’t add much to their posts. However, if you follow these simple rules, you can improve the images in your blog in no time. 

Understand The Psychology Behind Images

Before you can choose amazing photos, it’s important that you understand the psychology behind images. 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’s brains. When you have an understanding of these concepts, you will be much better at choosing the perfect images for your blog. 

Learn The Basics Of Photography 

If you’re writing a blog post about a trip somewhere or maybe a review of a restaurant, it’s 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’s fine because the quality of the camera on phones is excellent these days, but it’s 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’t need to be an expert, but you should learn a few basics. 

Edit Your Photos 

The amount of people that don’t 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’re just tweaking a few things. Over edited photos never look good, so less is always more. 

Use Stock Photos 

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’t end up infringing on copyright. 

All you need to do is follow these simple rules and you can improve the images on your blog right away.