Should I prioritize videos or photos when creating reels?

Always place your video clips at the beginning of reels, then follow with still images. Video content is more engaging and helps capture viewer attention immediately, which is critical for watch time and algorithm performance. If you have a mix—say 20 images and 5 short video clips—front-load the videos, then intersperse remaining videos among the images to maintain dynamic visual variety throughout. This keeps viewers engaged and makes the reel less predictable.

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Asked by a nature photographer creating reels · Answered by Mili · art-marketing-101 · 2026-07-31