The good thing is, taking aesthetic book pictures is actually pretty easy, mainly because aesthetic pictures are extremely subjective — they just have to be pleasing to look at. That’s it. Some of them are more colorful, while others have more muted, wintry tones. Most of them try to arrange things very symmetrically, but others try to play with the lines made by their props to make more complicated compositions. Aesthetic book pictures can be full of props and tiny details, or they can be pretty sparse. See? Many things can be aesthetic. You just have to find the style that speaks to you. One last thing before we dive in. I chose these photographs from Instagram and Pinterest (when linked to specific book blogs) because of two reasons. First, because those two platforms rely more heavily on images. Secondly, but most importantly, they allow us to know who the original creators are. But without further ado, let’s look at aesthetic book pictures! If you want to incorporate book pages into your backdrop, here are some bundles of 100 pages from older books. $8 Before you leave, why don’t you also check out some of our favorite Bookstagram accounts. Or if you’re interested in poetry, we have a handy guide at posting poetry content on Instagram! The next step is to take out your props and arrange them. In a common overhead shot, you put everything on a flat surface and take the picture from above. Here is where you get to play. You can move, add, or take away props. Or you can tweak your camera angle as much as you want. What matters in the end, is that you find your image pretty to look at. That’s when you know you got it. The very last step is to edit your photos as much or as little as you want. All of these pictures have some editing, be them simple filters or a more advanced play with light. Instagram makes this easy with its edit features and filters. This is what helps you complete the cozy vibe of your pictures, making them extra aesthetic. For more tips, check out How to Bookstagram Like a Pro and How To Take Great Bookish Selfies.
