18 birthday captions and photo ideas for your instagram and social media
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18 Birthday Photo & Caption Ideas For Your Instagram Aesthetic 

If you need a cute instagram photo and caption idea for your birthday posts this year, then this guide can give you some ideas! Choose your aesthetic photo inspiration paired with a short, sweet caption to celebrate on social media.

‘Witches don’t age’

girl blowing a kiss to the camera

There is no better way to make a birthday statement then a classic kiss selfie instagram post.

02. ‘Older, wiser + hotter than ever’

Make a big impact for your birthday post with statement sunglasses and cute caption combo.

03. ‘Ageing like fine wine’

girl sitting on the stairs in sunglasses and pouring bucks fizz

For this special occasion, try posting a drink pour action shot to your Instagram feed!

04. ‘Established in 1999’

For a cute birthday photo idea try a retro polaroid snap with your friends to post to social media!

05. ‘Hello 25’

girl in a bow dress with a pink birthday cake

If you can’t think of a good caption for your instagram post, keep it simple. A cute birthday cake and femme outfit combination is all you need to make an impact.

06. ‘One year closer to being the hot, rich aunt’

girls in fur coats toasting with martini glasses

A classic social media birthday post has to be a ‘cheers’ with your best friends while wearing cute outfits!

07. ‘Gemini SZN’

sequin clothes and sunglasses laid on a bed

Try a birthday outfit photo to post to your socials, and rather than your age, try a horoscope caption!

08. ‘One year closer to being a milf’

furry heels on a table with a disco ball and polaroid and confetti

If you don’t love being in front of the camera, have a photo session of your outfit accessories! You can easily get some amazing shots of your heels, drinks and confetti to make a big impact on your social media post! 

09. ’90’s baby’

A throwback photo theme ideal for amazing pictures is definitely disco ball decor! This idea is perfect for that milestone birthday instagram post and an aesthetic party theme.

10. ‘365 days, but this one is mine’

For your big day post a ‘happy birthday’ mirror pic written with lipstick. Post the best shots to social media with one of these cute captions!

11. ‘If you’re reading this, then it’s my birthday’

girl in an evening dress and elbow length gloves

An edgier birthday post to instagram needs a stand-out outfit accessory. Elbow gloves, fur coats and bold jewellery are all a great way to stand out in your birthday photo shoot.

12. ‘Growing & Glowing’

girl with a bunch of flowers

Take some amazing pictures with fresh flowers for your instagram feed. For more subtle, understated pics try this wholesome pose as a great way to announce your birthday.

13. ‘I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22’

girl blowing rainbow confetti in the camera

A classic cake and candle blow birthday social media post can be made even better with a confetti burst. 

14. ‘Quarter century baby’

The camera pose paired with a good caption makes the perfect instagrammable birthday photo shoot.

15. ‘Welcome to the Thirties club’

girl standing in front of melbourne city night scape

Capture the nightlife in your instagram feed and use your camera flash to get the best pictures! Cityscape backdrops make the most beautiful social media content.

16. ‘One more trip around the sun’

Mark the special occasion with a unique shadow pic. Try posing to create a shadow of you and a birthday cake for some amazing pictures to post to the instagram feed!

17. ‘You’re not invited to my birthday party’

One of the creative ways to say happy birthday to me, is to pose with a personalised newspaper prop. Make a big impact on social media with these unique, amazing shots.

18. ‘Birthday Princess’

A classic birthday instagram post has to be a tiara selfie. It’s your big day, so let this birthday photoshoot take over the instagram feed.