Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Michael @michaelpaullane

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

I was born in Texas and now live in Hollywood. I own a social media management company and currently starting a clothing line featuring all black clothing.

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

I love travel, food, sports, and fashion. I usually post more every day shots or modeling shots.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It is my full name

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

I have perfect 365 as an app but don’t use it that much. My phone does pretty well by itself (Samsung)

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

I wouldn’t say that I am inspired by anyones Instagram. I don’t browse much myself.

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

Taking a month off and go to Asia, it would change their lives.

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

I believe it is important to think about how your post can affect people indirectly or subconsciously

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

I think that for brands, they need to understand that it is not important to sell out and they should always stick with their brands vision in everything they do. Authenticity comes form within and is reflected on the outside.

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

Quality is extremely important. If the picture is blurry, just don’t post it. Sometimes less can be more

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

I like the idea of creating relationships, in whatever way that means.