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Photo by: Jennifer Sosa, @jensosa Pro Tip: "Keep your phone close by and expect for something to happen." Location: Chteau de Versailles in Versailles, France

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Breathtaking vacation photos are no longer limited to travel-and-leisure magazines, leather-bound albums and matte museum walls. Instagram has become a mobile repository for personal travel pictures.

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Instagram users can visually visit the Emerald Pool in Austria, Heaven's Gate Mountain in China or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, all before starting the work day. The tight-knit photo network provides an ideal place to show friends and family the best parts of their sightseeing and seafaring adventures, instantly.

Being on Instagram comes with great responsibility. Users should upload only their most prized photos to avoid spamming followers. Who said becoming a square-picture expert was an easy task? Undoubtedly, it takes practice, steady hands and keeping a few pointers in mind. We've asked our favorite wayfaring Instagram photographers (above) to share their best travel shot and tips to help out fellow shutterbugs using the app.

Consider this your warning: Travel pangs, an incredible urge to double-tap "heart" pictures and a desire to put these pro tips to work all lie ahead!

What's your favorite Instagram tip? Share them with us in the comments.

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17 Tips From Instagram's Power Elite For Amazing Travel Photos