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It’s an open secret that one of our main priorities while traveling is to take decent photos of ourselves, the places we visit and the people we’re with. In fact, some of us may even plan ahead, creating a photo album filled with photo pegs, planning outfits and listing the iconic destinations we’ll take photos at. Knowing that we collegiates are always itching to travel, and summer is just a few months away, I compiled a list of foolproof Instagram poses for any trips you may take. Whether it be on the beach, in the city, or in nature, I’ve got your back!

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1. When you’re on a summer high with your bestie

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A post shared by Kylie ? (@kyliejenner) on Mar 7, 2020 at 1:30pm PSTVia @kyliejenner on Instagram 

Via @kyliejenner on Instagram 

2. When you’re too shy to stand in a crowd but you still want to show off your OOTD

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

@tonybianco @lioness_official // boot name: IMAN from #tonybianco

A post shared by brooke justine (@bblyn) on Feb 8, 2020 at 5:07pm PST

Via @bblyn on Instagram 

3. When you want to focus on the destination instead of the bikini

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The universe gives you what you focus on. ?✨

A post shared by Avelovinit | Travel Vlogger (@avelovin) on Mar 9, 2020 at 3:41am PDT

Via @avelovin on Instagram 

4. When you want your OOTD to stand out in city streets

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

from work to weekend in @hm denim. See how @fridacashflow is styling hers #ad

A post shared by Brittany Xavier (@brittanyxavier) on Feb 13, 2020 at 9:01am PST

Via @brittanyxavier on Instagram 

5. When you’re at a coffee shop but you’re lowkey there just for the Instagram photo

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

hk days, coffee breaks☕️ in new @sezane denim #sezane #sezanelovers #iliketomoveit #sexygreendenim

A post shared by Jenny Suet In Tsang (@tsangtastic) on Jan 16, 2020 at 6:35pm PST

Via @tsangtastic on Instagram 

6. When you’re lowkey trying to flex couple goals

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Getting ahead on as much R&R time with this one as possible before this whirlwind of a year picks up ?? #FVxJapan #428VS

A post shared by ? Van (@forevervanny) on Jan 4, 2020 at 5:40am PST

Via @forevervanny on Instagram 

7. When you’re waiting for the train so you take a quick photo

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Loving this combo ☺️?

A post shared by EMELIE (@emitaz) on Dec 4, 2019 at 9:48am PST

Via @emitaz on Instagram 

8. When you’re at a sidewalk but you make it fashion

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Another day of sun ?

A post shared by Marta Handrich (@martahandrich) on Nov 16, 2019 at 4:29am PST

Via @martahandrich on Instagram 

9. When your hotel room has natural sunlight so you use it for the gram

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Colors & the city. ? Anzeige @siesmarjan #Siesmarjan #nyc #ny

A post shared by Leonie Hanne (@leoniehanne) on Nov 5, 2019 at 9:56am PST

Via @leoniehanne on Instagram 

10. When you and your bestie are trying to make walking across the street look effortless

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

just developed some films i took during NYFW & consider squeezing ‘em throwbacks on my feed ???

A post shared by Trisha Do (@glamwithtrish) on Oct 1, 2019 at 7:12am PDT

Via @glamwithtrish on Instagram 

Dominique Bernardino

George Mason University '21

Originally from the Philippines, Dominique "Niki" Bernardino is a rising junior pursuing a double degree in Public Relations and Film at George Mason University. When she isn't managing her social media internship or working as a multimedia editor, she enjoys watching sappy rom-coms, listening to k-pop, and exploring the internet.
George Mason Contributor (GMU)

George Mason University '50

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