Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Kim Lacuata @kimlacuata

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

I am an accounting major graduate and currently a law student from Manila, Philippines.

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

I usually post my recent trips, the people whom I really adore and love, and food – food will always be on anyone’s feed!

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

My instagram name is nothing fancy — just my name.

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

I usually use the photo editing apps: Afterlight, VSCO, Boomerang for GIFs, and Airbrush.

In editing my photos, I usually just tweak the exposure, contrast, shadows, and sometimes if I feel artsy I would add some filters!

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

I really adore Camie Juan, David Guison, Arden Rose, and Gabs Gibbs.

I really adore Arden for she lets her followers see the real her – she is straightforward and transparent. I’ve been following her since 2013 on Youtube!

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

Try to be yourself and genuine. Your followers want a genuine person whom they will look up to. Be an inspiration to all.

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

My favorite part of being an influencer is being able to share my knowledge or interests to others. Sharing what I know to other people gives me satisfaction.

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

Be open to criticisms and never push someone to say something about the product, nice if the influencer reviewed the product in her/his most honest opinion.

To maintain authenticity, one must bear in mind that whatever she says about a product can be held against her. Recommending a brand that you don’t even use for yourself is deceiving your readers.

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

Be authentic and don’t try to be someone else. You do you so be honest with your followers; they would know if you are copying or trying to be someone else. Be your followers’ sister.

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

What I like about partnering with brands is that they let me say my thoughts and opinion about their products and I got to share my experience with them. Also, I get to try their product before recommending it to other people.

Topics:

• Animals & Pets
• Architecture
• Art
• Fashion
• Food & Drink
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Travel

Country:

Philippines