How to Compose AI Travel Photos for Instagram Reels

Creating content for Instagram Reels requires thinking differently about composition. Here's how to optimize your AI-generated travel images for vertical video formats.

Understanding 9:16 Aspect Ratio

Instagram Reels use a 9:16 (vertical) aspect ratio. This means:

More vertical space to fill

Less horizontal context

Focus on height rather than width

Composition Techniques

1. Center Your Subject

With less horizontal space, centering your main subject often works best.

2. Use Vertical Elements

Tall buildings

Waterfalls

Standing figures

Palm trees

3. Create Depth with Layers

Foreground interest

Mid-ground subject

Background atmosphere

Prompt Adjustments for Vertical

When generating images for Reels, modify your prompts:

Instead of: "Beach sunset panoramic landscape"

Try: "Beach sunset, vertical composition, palm tree silhouette in foreground, figure walking towards ocean, tall format"

Best Subjects for Vertical Travel Content

Architecture - Tall buildings, towers, minarets

Nature - Waterfalls, tall trees, cliffs

People - Full-body shots, walking towards camera

Streets - Narrow alleyways, vertical signs

Pro Tips

Always select the 9:16 ratio in Lensgo before generating

Leave space at top and bottom for text overlays

Consider where music visualizers might appear

Test your images in the Instagram preview before posting

Start creating Reel-ready images →