Listen, we get it. Posting the perfect Instagram is about as difficult as finding the perfect person to couple up with on Love Island. But taking a little advice from our favourite models and influencers, we’ve rounded up the six poses to keep the likes and fire emojis rolling in all summer long. No, they're not all easy, but who ever said getting the perfect Instagram shot was simple? Cameras at the ready…
The Flamingo
Brought to fame by Kendall Jenner posing in bright pink Giambattista Valli x H&M: The Collection at Cannes this year, this pose has been doing the rounds in Instagram for awhile with celebs like Hailey Baldwin, Winnie Harlow, and Queen Bey herself giving it a whirl.
The Flamingo

Kendall Jenner

Hailey Bieber

Winnie Harlow

Khloé Kardashian

Gigi Hadid

Beyoncé
I'm On a Boat
If you're on holiday and you go on a boat and you don't Instagram it, were you ever even on a boat? Does the boat even exist? The answer is no, at least according to these celebs.
I'm On a Boat

Kendall Jenner

Kylie Jenner

Ashley Graham

Sarah Hyland

Elle Fanning

Chrissy Teigen
Gazing Upwards
This pose is perfect if you've had a few too many heavy nights on the rose, and you can't bear looking straight at the camera any more. Fear not; just turn your gaze upwards and completely avoid eye contact. You can even close your eyes if you're really worried.
Gazing Upwards

Joan Smalls

Kylie Jenner

Jasmine Tookes

Irina Shayk

Elle Fanning

Hana Cross
Chilling in the Sea
Warning: you may end up with sand in unwanted places after attempting this pose. Bonus points if you can get your wine glass in the shot without any spillages.
Chilling in the Sea

Kendall Jenner

Elsa Hosk

Kourtney Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian

Britney Spears

Emily Ratajkowski
The Bikini Yank
As named by Grazia's Picture Director, this is perfect for when you're awkwardly posing in your bikini and don't know where to put your hands. Just fiddle about with your bikini bottoms for a few minutes and you'll have the perfect shot in no time.
The Bikini Yank

Romee Strijd

Demi Lovato

Kylie Jenner

Lottie Moss

Iskra Lawrence

Yolanda Hadid

Kylie Jenner
The Hat-Clasp
A straw hat to keep the sun out of your face is a must-have for any summer holiday, and this pose is the perfect way to show off summer's hottest accessory
Hat-Clasp

Kylie Jenner and Anastasia Karanikolaou

Gigi Hadid

Vogue Williams

Bella Hadid
