Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Valerie Hsu @yoursharkfriend

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am 22 years old and am focusing on content creating, blogging, and photography. I have always been artistic and changed careers multiple times before deciding that I really enjoy creating content on multiple platforms such as Instagram and Youtube.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

My topics of interest are fashion, photography, animals and Disneyland. I post flat lay photos mostly but will throw in fashion photos or a photo from Disneyland. I only post when I am happy and proud of my content.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I am not very good with coming up with neat usernames, but my Instagram name came from when I started becoming interested in sharks and avid in their welfare. I want to make sure sharks are not seen in the monstrous fashion that they are portrayed from movies.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I have quite a few apps that I enjoy using. My favorite is VCSO for the filters and main edits with exposures, highlights and saturation. Sometimes I will go to Afterlight for special effects like dusting. Other apps that I enjoy using is FaceTune, Photoshop Fix, and Perfect365.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

I look up to a lot of Instagrammers. To name a few; Prettylittlefawn, Simply_kenna, Evelina, and other content creators on flatlayua

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

As someone who is in love with coffee what better to way to constantly have the smell of vanilla coffee beans than with a candle? Bath & Body Works has the most delicious smelling coffee candle called But First Coffee. And I recommend this to anyone who is obsessed with coffee.

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Being able to change and influence someone’s mind. Having an audience you can influence to make the world a better place.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

My top tip is transparency and authenticity. One thing I can always point out when looking at someone’s ad whether it be a video or a photo is if they are faking it or truly love the product. Make sure you try your product and do not be afraid to list the things you like and do not like. And if you truly do not like the product than let the brand know.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Quality and original content is what makes you, YOU. There is not one person on this Earth that is exactly like you. Share only what you want and care about. Because your audience can tell and will find out if something is not as it seems.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

Not going to lie, getting products for free is always nice. But mainly is trying things you would never think to get yourself and finding something new that you end up loving.

Topics:

  • Art
  • Design
  • DIY & Crafts
  • Fashion
  • Film, Music & Books
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Health & Fitness
  • Photography

Country:

United States of America

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