Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Christine Martinez @collectivelychristine

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

I’m Christine from San Diego, CA. I run a wellness and lifestyle blog. I’m also a certified holistic health coach and personal trainer.

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

Fitness and health are my jam. I love posting about my travels, healthy living, recipes, and natural beauty products.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I have a blog that is collectivelychristine.com

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

I’ve been using the IG app manual filters. I also love Snapseed for targeting bright areas of my photo. I also love editing with filters from Afterlight and VSCO. VSCO makes it easy to see how your images are going to look together on Instagram.

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

I really love Jillian from @likeagirl_fitness. She’s so positive and bright. Also Sarah from @holistichabits. She’s so adorable and I love her natural lifestyle.

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

100% Pure Products!!! I rave so much about this chemical free beauty brand. I’m have a lot of their products now and I’m not disappointed. It last long and they use fruit pigment for all their products.

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

Discovering new brands and sharing the best of the best with my friends and followers.

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

Being authentic to your audience is a must if you want them to stick around. I have been approached by many brands but only accept the ones that I believe in and that are parallel with my message.

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

Always create a story and relate the product to be original. Take your time to take quality images and don’t rush through content. People love storytelling and they are at your blog/social media account because they want to know more about you.

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

I love expanding my knowledge of products and spreading the word to everyone. There are so many brands that not a lot of people know of. I love discovering new brands that I completely fall in love with.

Topics:

• Cooking
• DIY & Crafts
• Food & Drink
• Gardening
• Hair & Beauty
• Health & Fitness
• Nature & Outdoors
• Travel

Country:

United States of America