If I promise to not curse and do my best to keep my rants to a minimum, can we have a discussion about the ongoing dilemma for photographers which is Instagram?
Instagram: Give It Up Right Now and Achieve Enlightenment
Addiction. Hedonism. Chasing the dopamine hit. Just another taste. Just one more like. Ok, maybe 10, then I’m done. I swear it’s all I need! Here’s what I’m doing. Here’s what I’ve done. Here’s who’s doing this and hey, look, I’m present. Lifting the lid on the banality of everyday life. Journalists of the quotidian. Instagram is not what it used to be. We can all agree to that. And no truer is that than from the perspective of the humble photographer. Surely, it’s time to grow up, isn’t it?
Stream Vertical Video to Instagram and TikTok With the YoloLiv Instream
Yololiv specializes in producing all-in-one devices that allow you to stream, record, and monitor video. The majority of its devices focus on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. Recently, the company announced its latest product, the YoloLiv Instream. This device allows you to record, monitor and stream directly to Instagram and TikTok with vertical video.
Are You Applying for Canon’s New Incubator?
Canon Canada has opened its first-ever mentorship incubator. If you’re a creator looking for a helping hand up to the next level, applications are being accepted until August 16.
Tips for Creating Sharper Images With Any Camera
There is little more frustrating than one of your best shots in any given shoot being slightly blurry. While sometimes it’s all but unavoidable, there is often lots you could have done differently to capture the shot without any blurring. In this video, an expert bird photographer discusses how he keeps his images so sharp.
Vero Won’t Replace Instagram for Photographers, and Here Is Why
If you go on YouTube, one of the most common videos you will see is how Vero is beating Instagram. There are a lot of positive things to say about Vero, however, it is unlikely to ever reach the same popularity as Instagram. If anything, Vero’s popularity will die down with the hype.
Instagram’s Shift in Focus Is a Reminder of the Risk in Building Businesses on Someone Else’s Land
With the news that Instagram’s focus has shifted to be far less centered around images, many photographers who have spent years building their following and brand on the app are left out in the cold. This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last time you are reminded of the dangers of building a large part of your business on someone else’s platform.
