Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Kartika Timur @kartikatimur

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

I come from Jakarta, Indonesia. I’m still student in Trisakti Institute of Tourism, majoring Hospitality Management. Right now I’m training as Guest Service Agent in Marriott Vacation Club Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand until August 2016. Then I will go back to Jakarta for my second internship. And I will graduate on 2017.

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

Travelling, Fashion, and Lifestyle. I’m seeker of beautiful things.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It’s my name. I just love it that way. Because many people told me that my name is unique. And also I want everyone know me as my real name.

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

VSCO. I do manual editting, first I will add exposure then contrast, if the picture is a bit pale I will add saturation, then add highlight and shadows tint (the purple one). Sometimes I use fade and sometimes I use sharp, it depends how the pictures look like.

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

I like these 2 instagrammers : Rclbeauty101 and bethanynoelm. Because their feed is so stunning, filled with the things that I like.

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

Beauty Endorsement

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

Could be an inspiration for many people. Give motivation to live a better life and being a better person.

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

The brand must has uniqueness that other brands don’t have. The brand has to understand what kind of their customer (age, gender, style, spending power, etc)
if the brand knows really well what are the customer needs, it will longlast

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

Quality and original is equal. If the brand already has strong character (origin of their products), people will know it well just by seeing the logo. But it must be accompanied by quality (using good materials, good technology, good production)
If those 2 things are not balance, the brand may not stand long.

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

You will get better opportunity of their products which is not many people get that chance