The field guide / Better photos together

Help your boyfriend take better photos of you

You can see the photo in your head. Your partner sees a person standing in front of a camera. The missing piece is usually a clear brief, not a better phone. Start by agreeing on the frame, the light and one simple action.

A partner photographs a woman in a cream top and jeans against a pale stone wall.
Illustration created with AI for Insta BF.

Start with these three steps

  1. 1

    Show one reference and say exactly what you like: the space above the head, the relaxed movement or the full outfit.

  2. 2

    Take a test photo of your partner in your spot. Swap places while keeping the phone in the same position.

  3. 3

    Review the first few frames together. Change one thing, take another short set, then enjoy your time together.

A brief you can borrow

“Keep my shoes in the picture, hold the phone straight, and take a few photos while I walk slowly toward you.”

Put it into practice

Make the camera handoff easier

Insta BF lets you lock a frame before handing over the phone and use an inspiration image over the live camera preview.