The steps below explain how to take a photo & share in version 2.0.
Taking a photo using Instagram:
Step 1: Tap the "Camera/Share" button in the center of the application.

Step 2: Take a photo.

- The stamp/square toggles borders on and off.
- Tap the lightning bolt in order to choose between always using your phone's flash, auto detecting flash, or never using flash.
- The camera rotate icon will switch between the front-facing and back-facing camera.
- Tap the drop in order to choose between a liniar ( - ), radial ( o ), or no tilt shift. You can also utilize tilt shift in camera mode for a live preview.
- The X in the upper right corner will close the camera and bring you back to the last tab you were on before you tapped Share.
- Scroll (tap then flick your finger across the filters in order to scroll) or tap between filters in camera mode for a live preview. You can always change your selection after you have taken the image.
- Tap this to select a photo from your library.
- Shutter button.
- Tap this in order to toggle between showing or hiding the filter list.
Altering & sharing an image:

Step 1: Apply or alter effects:
- Tap the arrow in order to rotate your image.
- Tap the sun to turn Lux on or off. Read more about Lux here.
- Press the red X if you would like to return to the live camera & retake your photo.
- Tap the green check mark ( ✓ ) if you are satisfied with your image in order to continue to add a caption, location & share.
Step 2: Add a caption, add a location & share.
- If you would like to make adjustments to your image before publishing it, tap the Filters button to go back.
- Add a caption for your photo here. You can also mention another user or add hashtags here.
- Add a location for your image. Find out how location works here.
- Share your image to other social networks. Find out how to adjust your share settings here.
- Tap "Done" when you are ready to share your photo to your Instagram followers!
