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