Most Instagrammable Places in Boston and Beyond
Many of us have a problem. We don’t know how to live life without “doing it for the gram.” Yes, it’s a problem, BUT it also allows us to get…
Many of us have a problem. We don't know how to live life without "doing it for the gram." Yes, it's a problem, BUT it also allows us to get some really kickass pictures if you know where to go.
Boston, with it's 23 neighborhoods, has some of the most iconic views and landmarks. I'm sure you have at least some of them in your phone right now.
If you're going to take pictures for Instagram, there are some tips to help you take IG-worthy photos. Here are some great tips from Back Light Blog.
Step 1. Find an Instagram-worthy subject or scene (I got you below!)
Tip 1. Look for cool street art and murals
Tip 2. Use industrial, historic, or whimsical buildings in your photos
Tip 3. Instagram loves patterns and colors
Step 2. Tweak your iPhone Camera settings
Tip 1. Use natural light, not a flash
Tip 2. Portrait mode is your friend
Tip 3. Don’t use digital zoom
Step 3. Edit and retouch your Instagram photos
Tip 1. Develop a cohesive theme for your Instagram account
Tip 2. Choose a favorite photo editing app and stick with it
Tip 3. Don’t overdo it with filters or photo editing
Check out the Back Light Blog website for more in-depth details on the above.
Here are some of the Most Instagrammable Places in Boston and Beyond.
Terra at Eataly
Acorn Street in Beacon Hill
Acorn Street is rumored to be the most photographed street in Boston for its cobblestone walkway lined with adorable historic brick homes complete with window boxes.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Fenway Park
The ICA
Cafe Susu
The Greenway
Madison Park High School
Lookout Rooftop Bar
The Lookout Rooftop Bar of the Envoy Hotel is amazing.
Chinatown Gate Boston
Boston Public Garden
Citgo Sign in Fenway
The Lawn on D
Swan Boats - Boston Common
Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library
Brattle Book Store Downtown Boston
Roxbury Love Mural
Although it's no longer there, I had to include the Roxbury Love mural. It was such a beautiful tribute to Nelson Mandela's trip to Boston in 1990. The mural was done by artists Richard "Deme5" Gomez (above) and Thomas "Kwest" Burns. If you would like to get a print copy of the mural (I got mine!) you can get it HERE.
Sav-Mor Liquors
This one I took in Medford, but they have several locations and the signs are always classic!
Made in Dorchester sign
You can take your picture in front of the Made in Dorchester sign at the South Bay Center in Dorchester.
Boston City Hall Plaza
Brant Point Light in Nantucket
Christian Science Center and reflecting pool
Fun Fact: I had my first kiss with my college boyfriend here. I went to Northeastern.
Simco's on the bridge in Mattapan
If you know, you know.
