Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Rúben Santos Silva @rubensphotography

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

I’m 18 years ol, I’m studyings arts at the moment in Geneva, Switzerland. I’m originally from Agueda, Portugal.

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

I post landscapes, architecture and sometimes lifestyle photos.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

I wanted to have a name that could be attractive and simple at the same time, so I decided to put my first name, an “s” (because of my last name) and “photography” because that’s what I post.

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

I use VSCO and sometimes Lightroom or PicMonkey. I usually do it the day that I’m posting or the week before.

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

Brandon Woelfel, Ana SampaioBarros, Louis Cole, Jessica Kobeissi, Alexandra Taylor, Rob Strok. I don’t have a specific instagrammer that Inspires me the most, I usually find inspiration on different photographers or simply myself.

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

Use instagram stories more 🙂

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

Being able to spread positivity and share my work.

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

Contact young photographers, they’re not as expensive as a professional one and sometimes they can do the job. I maintain authenticity by being myself

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

Try to learn more about different subjects and how to deal with them. Don’t be scared to try new things.

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

Being able to make contacts and make friends

Topics:

• Architecture
• Cars & Motorcycles
• Design
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Technology
• Travel

Country:

Switzerland