Everybody always wants that ‘Instagram-worthy’ photo op whenever they’re in town. Luckily, Tampa is packed full of ‘Instagrammable’ spots! Much like Nashville and other big cities, Tampa is becoming more and more of a mural city each week. It seems like every time we go downtown, there’s new artwork to be admired and shared. We are including the best Instagram-worthy murals on this list and other perfect Tampa backdrops that are guaranteed to get you tons of likes.

What’s new in Tampa?

There are lots of new things to see and do in Downtown Tampa. It seems like Water Street is constantly transforming with new restaurants, condos, and art fixtures. Recently there was a light show on Water Street that illuminated the entire street blue and gave you the feel of being “underwater”.

Tips and hacks to get that perfect Insta photo

Sure you could just point and shoot and let the editing apps do the rest. Or you can adjust these settings in your phone to help you get that perfect shot without relying on a bunch of editing.

1. Use as much natural lighting as possible.
2. Adjust your exposure – this is also super helpful at concerts. For iPhone users, just tap your screen with the camera open until a yellow box appears. Then scroll the little sun icon down to limit your exposure. Kinda the same for Androids, just tap the darker parts of the shot and it will automatically balance the exposure.
3. Enable live photos or bursts to get perfect candid shots.
4. Turn on gridlines – help make sure the subject of your photo is isolated and has no background noise. Go to the camera settings in your phone and turn on gridlines to help get that perfect shot.
5. Try different angles. Now that you have your subject focused, properly exposed, and in the perfect lighting, try playing with different angles. Shoot from the ground angled up, with the .5 lens, or just really get creative with it!

Now that you have all the basic tips you need, here are the top 5 ‘Instagrammable’ spots in Tampa for the perfect photo op