Creating Better Photos for Social Media
Learn how to create attention-getting images for your social media accounts in this live class by professional social media content creator Scott Sleek.
- Where: Live online with Zoom
- Date: November 3rd, Thursday
- Time: 4-6:30 PM Pacific
Increasing Your Visibility
Good images are essential to grabbing people's attention on busy social media sites and increasing your followers and likes. We'll cover how to choose and use high-quality photos that connect with the viewer and increase your visibility.
For Anyone Using Social Media
Whether you sell physical products, offer services, or are a non-profit, the tips in this class will give you more confidence in creating and posting better images.
Choosing Images That Work on Social Media
We'll cover what makes a good photo for social media and some of the most critical issues to consider when posting images to social media. Preparing the correct format, dimensions, choosing the subject, composition, lighting, and annotations like text and drawings will all be covered.
Learn About Sources of Free Image Content
You'll learn about sources where you can find free photos and illustrations that are legal to use for your social media content. And if you have your pictures, we'll show you what you can do to make them even more impressive with inexpensive tools used by professional photographers that make a photo "pop."
The Best Post Size and Layout – and Saving Time Doing It!
Thinking about all the social media sites where you can post your image can be confusing. Each site needs different dimensions for the best appearance. Scott will cover Canva, the tool he uses for saving time and ensuring the image will fit correctly on both websites and mobile devices across multiple social media sites.
What You'll Get with This Class
- Limited Class Size - The class size is limited to only 20 students to ensure we can cover questions and show live examples of using these tools.
- Save Time - This class will run for two and a half hours, with one session, to maximize your busy schedule.
- Free Class Recording - A free video recording will be available to download so that you can review or catch anything covered in class.
- A Free Membership to Bobology.com - your membership gives you access to hundreds of helpful articles on technology and an exclusive discussion group where you can ask industry experts and other members questions.
Only $49 – Register Now to Save Your Place
About Scott Sleek
Scott Sleek has been a communications director, photographer, and instructor for various companies and organizations. He has led an award-winning social media initiative for a scientific society and has overseen various promotional and public education initiatives. His photographs are published on Getty Images, and he promotes his work on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Scott holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, biking, and reading. Scott lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife Jiwon Kim, and his dog Maggie.