In the digital age, taking a photograph is not only a way to capture a moment to save for later, but also a conversation among friends and those on social media. If you are planning on sharing your photography with others, you need to find a way to make them both enticing and eye-catching. One way to do that is through a host of photo apps-that exist solely to embellish your photos, allowing you to make them funny, scary, ridiculous,-or something else entirely. To stay ahead of the trends and make sure that your photos are shared, liked, and commented on as much as possible, below-are six essential apps for embellishing your photos, whether-for silly purposes or-to make your photography look more professional. Related: Snap! Pro turns the amateur iPhone photographer into a pro Kawaii Photo Booth (free) In Japan, kawaii-is slang for “the state or quality of being cute,” and this photo app certainty lives up to its namesake. Although it has been popular in Asia for a while, Kawaii Photo Booth has only recently caught on in the West. That app lets you-use all sorts of imagery, from cute emojis and hats to-anime and manga stickers, to give character to your selfies and photography. Kawaii Photo Booth is available for free in the App Store, but its more advanced features-are only offered via-in-app purchases. Download now for: iOS eyeZer Beam ($1) With this app, Dr. Evil won’t be the only one capable of summoning-sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads. Now, you can unlock your inner superhero (or villain) and shoot laser beams out of your eyes, head, or wherever else you’d like. If you’re feeling bold, you can also set fire to your selfies within the app, giving them a certain fire that Tinder users will surely love. Download now for: iOS InstaRage (free) Ever tried-to meme yourself on Reddit and failed horribly? You’re not alone. But you don’t necessarily have to fail, especially when InstaRage is available. The app allows you to superimpose-your favorite memes, such as “Forever Alone”-and “Trollface,” on top of your own face. This can create some ridiculous situations with friends, and might stop you from-turning your own unaltered face into a meme. Like they say, if you can’t beat them, join them, and that is doubly true for meme culture. InstaRage-is available-free of charge, though-in-app sticker packs cost-$1-apiece. Download now for: iOS-Android VSCO (free) VSCO offers more filters and fancy effects (what it calls presets) specific to nature and travel photography, although some require purchase (between $3-$4). VSCO also features-a vibrant community that includes-both professional and amateur artists and photographers who share their naturalistic photography with each other. With professional-grade tools and advanced camera controls, VSCO is one app that will bring your photography to the next level. Download now for: iOS Android Photoshop Express (free) Speaking of professional-grade photography tools, there’s perhaps no tool that is more synonymous with photo editing than Adobe Photoshop. Adobe released an Express version a while back, which, while not as powerful as its desktop counterpart, still lets you crop photos, adjust exposures, and carry out a variety of tasks. One thing that sets Photoshop Express apart from similar photo editors is that it allows you-to create your own presets, which can be a huge time saver when editing photos on your phone or tablet. Download now for: iOS Android Split Pic (free) The Tumblr-friendly Split Pic allows you to take two of your favorite photographs and seamlessly split them down the middle.-It’s perfect for creating before and after pics, cloning yourself, or splitting your face with a friend. It’s also available on the Apple Watch, and offers a gallery of stickers to overlay on your photos. For some additional inspiration, you can check out the “Hall of Fame” gallery or use the integrated social media buttons to post your creations so everyone can see how clever you are. They might even split their sides open laughing. Download now for: iOS-Android Who knew that you needed at least six apps to make your photos look good? With these in your holster, your sure to rack-up the likes and comments you need in order to be an Instagram god or goddess. Go ahead, download them and achieve some social media immortality.



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