Traveling To London In Social Isolation (My Journey As A Street Photographer)
A bleak look at how the pandemic has changed the look of travel. Journeying into London just seems to feel isolated and depressing in 2020. boredpanda.com »
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Tony Gale Finds Creative Outlet With Social Distancing Self Portraits
The novel coronavirus pandemic has been a huge blow to the photography industry. With most photographers being homebound and in socially distanced self-isolation, the normally simple act of creating has evolved into a new and unique challenge. thephoblographer.com »
2020-7-15 01:00
Op Ed: There Is No Good, Safe Social Media Community for Photography
When it comes to social media communities for photographers, Instagram is the reigning, undisputed champion today. Prior to Instagram's dominance, the photo-centric social media landscape was a very different place. thephoblographer.com »
2020-7-9 07:00
Dutch court rules grandmother must remove photos of grandchildren from social media under GDPR
A Dutch court has ruled a grandmother must delete photographs of her grandchildren she shared on social media without consent from the children’s parents or pay a daily fine. The BBC reports the legal battle ended up in The Court of First Instance of Gelderland after the grandmother refused to remove the images from Facebook and Pinterest, despite requests from the children's’ mother to do so. dpreview.com »
2020-5-22 22:46
The Associated Press criticized over social media rights requests for free content
Lawyer and self-professed 'copyright geek' Mike Dunford recently drew attention to the Associated Press's controversial requests to use content posted on social media. He shares a copy of the social media release form the AP asks social media users to agree to, breaking down each part with an explanation and issues related to them. dpreview.com »
2020-5-19 21:28
Quarantine Baby: Photos of a Life Born Into Social Distancing
Our daughter Kira came into the world on March 31st. Little does she know it is a much different world than the one we all came into. This is a photo story I put together document her first month on this pale blue dot in the cosmos. Admitted to the Hospital the Morning of March […] petapixel.com »
2020-5-12 18:29
Doing a Personal Photo Project During Social Distancing
Living in the part of New York where the first confirmed case of COVID-19 virus was discovered earlier this year, things have been pretty weird. Our corporate photography studio is in Midtown Manhattan, things there are completely shut down. petapixel.com »
2020-4-26 18:32
NYC Mayor’s Social Distancing ‘Photo Hotline’ Flooded with Obscene Pics
New York City’s mayor took to social media this past weekend to encourage New Yorkers to report each other for social distancing violations by snapping photos and texting them to a special tip line. petapixel.com »
2020-4-22 19:54
NYC Mayor: Take a Photo to Report Social Distancing Rule Breakers
As New York City — the US epicenter of the pandemic — continues to battle the coronavirus, mayor Bill de Blasio is now asking New Yorkers to report people and businesses who are breaking social distancing rules by photographing them. petapixel.com »
2020-4-21 20:53
5 Ways Photographers Can Use Social Distancing as an Opportunity
I want to start by saying that if you or your family and friends are impacted by the current events of COVID-19, I send my sincerest condolences. The tragedy, pain, and suffering that the world is going through is immensely saddening and should not be taken lightly, so we should all be taking the necessary […] petapixel.com »
2020-4-19 18:57
My Friend Sent Me on a Photo Quest During Social Distancing
My friend Jon Gilchrist and I were talking about cabin fever and ways to stay active while also socially distancing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He had the idea to come up with a route on Google Earth and Street View for me to bike and take a few pictures on. He only gave me […] petapixel.com »
2020-3-29 21:44
Prioritizing Concept Over Aesthetic in Street and Social Documentary Photography
There seems to be a trend in current photography goals to achieve a “look” to one’s work. I feel this is a short-sighted goal, and that a consistent aesthetic is more the result of careful curation of a large body of work, rather than something that ought to be deliberately achieved. I think that a […] petapixel.com »
2020-3-29 18:44
Are Your Social Media Photos Ending Up In a Law Enforcement Database?
Facial recognition is an incredibly useful consumer tool for organizing our burgeoning photo albums. Companies like Google and Apple have slowly integrated machine learning algorithms into their consumer photo products, which allow you to search by keywords without the need for manual tagging, or to simply click on a face to see more photos of […] petapixel.com »
2020-2-19 21:08
Craigslist Ad Seeks Social Media Photographer and ‘Mother’s Helper’
Trying to get into family photography, but haven’t had any luck? If you live in New York City, there’s a family that could use your help, just as long as you don’t mind being a “Mother’s Helper” on the side when you’re not taking pictures. petapixel.com »
2019-11-20 20:28
Fujifilm China Trolls Xiaomi’s 108MP Smartphone in Social Media Post
Fujifilm China “welcomed” Xiaomi into the 100MP club with a social media post that’s almost certainly a tongue-in-cheek troll of the tiny 108MP image sensor found in the company’s recent CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10 smartphone. petapixel.com »
2019-11-9 20:43
I Take Portraits Of Small Girls To Show The Social Problems Surrounding Them (12 Pics)
When you see a small girl, what you actually think about her? The girl may not have a joyful childhood, may not have a well-educated youth and so much negativity is poured on her by the society! boredpanda.com »
2019-9-11 22:59
Social Media Influencer Woes
I had read this story about a social media influencer who posted professional photos of her accident on Instagram along with what appeared to be a product placement. I thought it unbelievable until… it happened to me. petapixel.com »
2019-8-29 21:00
US senator targets ‘addictive’ social media features with newly proposed SMART Act
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo. ) has introduced the Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act, a bill that -- if passed -- would restrict social media platforms from using ‘addictive and deceptive techniques’ allegedly intended to ‘exploit users. dpreview.com »
2019-8-1 20:52
New Bill Would Ban ‘Addictive’ Social Media Tricks, Alter Instagram Forever
Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a new bill designed to ban the “addictive” tricks used by social networking services to hook users and increase the amount of time they spend on their platforms. petapixel.com »
2019-7-31 20:03
ZEISS Apologizes for Ariel Photoshoot After Social Media Backlash
ZEISS has issued an apology after a promotional photoshoot featuring its latest Otus lens struck a negative chord with a large number of the brand’s followers on Twitter, who accused the brand of being sexist. petapixel.com »
2019-7-9 22:31
US visa applicants must soon submit social media accounts including Flickr, Instagram
The majority of U. S. visa applicants are now required to submit social media handles/usernames as part of their applications. This requirement, which was billed as a necessity for national security by the State Department, includes Instagram and Flickr among the 20 social platforms listed on its online application form. dpreview.com »
2019-6-5 02:37
A new Canon DSLR seems to be getting teased on social media by a Canon ambassador
Canon UK ambassador Andy Rouse has been active on Instagram apparently teasing a new camera body. I would think he’s not out using another company’s Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-5-14 19:59
I Wanted To Overcome My Social Phobia And Fear Of Flying So I Traveled And Photographed People Worldwide For More Than 10 Years
My name is David Tesinsky and I'm frequently traveling the world for more than 10 years. My aim is to photograph people with somehow controversial lifestyles or destinies, or just creatively capture 'normal people'. boredpanda.com »
2019-4-11 14:22
Social Media: A Photographer’s Curse and Why I Chose To Break Free
Social media has become such an integral part of a photographer's journey. I myself had become so immersed in it that I’d spend a large portion of my day on apps like Instagram and Twitter. Building profiles, portraying the perfect life and living for likes, it absorbs so many of us, including myself. thephoblographer.com »
2019-3-21 13:00
Photography project 'Selfie Harm' tasked teens with editing their portraits for social media
Photography project 'Selfie Harm' tasked teens with editing their portraits for social media Photographs by Rankin used with permission. A new photography project called 'Selfie Harm' from British photographer Rankin tasked 15 teenagers with editing portraits of themselves until they believed the images were 'social media ready,' highlighting their internal ideas of 'perfection. dpreview.com »
2019-2-8 19:59
10 Best Street Photographs On Social Media
Many people blame social media for the supposed death of street photography. What was once a rich man's game is now accessible to the many and not the few. With that comes great grumblings - "now anyone can put their rubbish pictures out to the world" or "all the good photographs are far outweighed by the bad ones". thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-15 17:00
10 Best Street Photographs on Social Media
Many people blame social media for the supposed death of street photography. What was once a rich man's game is now accessible to the many and not the few. With that comes great grumblings - "now anyone can put their rubbish pictures out to the world" or "all the good photographs are far outweighed by the bad ones". thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-15 17:00
Media Companies Can’t Just Steal Your Social Media Photos: Judge
With the explosion of social media and photo sharing, personal pictures commonly go viral and make their way onto major news websites, sometimes without the photographers’ permission. But a judge has just ruled that media companies can’t simply steal social media photos whenever they see fit. petapixel.com »
2018-12-12 19:07
Ibis Switzerland hotels offer social media pros to manage guests' Instagram accounts
Ibis hotels in Switzerland are offering guests a new service called Social Media Sitter. With this, customers can use "Instagram professionals" provided by the hotel to manage their Instagram profile while on vacation, enabling guests to "enjoy the city without a smartphone in front of the face," the company explains on its website. dpreview.com »
2018-12-4 21:27
Social Media is Ruining Photography
In the U.S. and most industrialized nations, we have a collective infatuation with technology but a poor understanding of its effects – both intended and unintended. We love asking Siri to play our favorite song, but don’t fully consider the privacy implications of allowing the device to persistently listen to us. We love the convenience […] petapixel.com »
2018-11-9 18:50
Ego is the Enemy: Detach Your Ego From Social Media
Growth. Real, personal, soul-fulfilling, butterflies in the belly-inducing growth. That’s the key to my happiness; my personal metric for success. It doesn’t matter what I achieve or how much of it I attained. petapixel.com »
2018-5-4 20:04
This is Why Staying Away From Social Media Has Helped Me as a Photographer After One Month
At the time of writing this piece, I've kept myself unplugged from most social media for over a month. I'm not completely against social media but I don't think it's either healthy and beneficial for us, humans being a highly sociable species. thephoblographer.com »
2018-4-24 07:00
US to Require Social Media Usernames of All Visa Applicants
The United States has just proposed new rules that would require all visa applicants to provide their social media usernames from the past 5 years. If you’re thinking of visiting or moving to the US, you may soon have to be okay with officials flipping through your online photos. We reported back in December 2016 […] petapixel.com »
2018-3-31 19:05
This Photographer Deleted His Social Media with 1.5 Million Followers
Professional landscape photographer Dave Morrow had thriving social media accounts with over 1. 5 million followers. Last year, he decided to delete those accounts and give up his huge followings there. petapixel.com »
2018-3-21 21:00
A Personal Story: Social Media is So Incredibly Toxic to Photographers
Two years ago, you couldn’t find me without a camera. Throwing a party? I’ll photograph it. Need a new profile picture? I got you. After a year or so, I really found myself drawn to photographing people. thephoblographer.com »
2018-3-16 07:00
Mike Campau Explores the Anti-Social Realities of Social Media
Social media has been making a big impact of today's generation, not only for making personal connections but also for building a professional network. As such, it has been consuming a big chunk of our daily activities and demanding so much of our attention, sometimes for the wrong reasons. thephoblographer.com »
2018-3-7 11:00
“The Glass Walls” – What It Feels Like To Be A Part Of Social Media Culture Of Exhibitionism
“The Glass Walls” - concept fashion project on elusive and demanding social media culture. boredpanda.com »
2018-2-21 10:01
Canon Italy Responds to Social Media Composite Photograph Backlash
Canon Italy has officially responded to the backlash from an FStoppers story over a composite photograph that they posted to social media this week. From Fuji Addict: Ciao a tutti! Grazie mille per i vostri commenti sul nostro post e per aver condiviso le vostre considerazioni! Abbiamo preso questa immagine dal sito web https://unsplash.com/, dedicato alla Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-1-14 22:36
Using Later To Make Your Social Media Madness More Manageable
As photographers we are constantly wearing multiple hats, everything from an accountant to the salesman, to customer service, to photographer, and marketer. A big piece of that these days is social media and how we promote ourselves on these platforms can often be the gateways to greater successes in our careers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-18 14:00
The Impact of Social Media in Photography (And Popularity)
This is a syndicated blog post from Street Silhouettes. This blog post and images are being syndicated from Horatio Tan with exclusive permissions. Often times, I’ve been asked why Anna doesn’t pose… or rather, why she doesn’t pose like a model on this blog. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-12 14:00
Dying for Likes on Social Media
In the usual places we’re seeing the monthly “Urbex (urban exploration) photographer dies in fall” story making the rounds. These are guys that trespass on rooftops, on ledges, in abandoned buildings, and so on, to take photographs. petapixel.com »
2017-10-20 20:54
Chinning: Woman Fights Against The “Perfect” Social Media Photos With Hilarious Travel Photos
Unrealistic social media beauty standards might hold people back from sharing fun moments with their friends and family just because they don't look 'good enough'. But it shouldn't be this way, and 21-year-old Michelle Liu is setting the perfect alternative example. boredpanda.com »
2017-10-13 12:42
Social Media Vs. Reality video calls out the most common Instagram lies
Anti-bullying organization Ditch the Label—the folks behind this 2017 survey that found Instagram is terrible for teens mental health—created a funny-but-also-very-sad video to accompany their findings. dpreview.com »
2017-8-6 17:00
10+ Reasons Not To Trust Photos You See On Social Media
Behind the majority of great pictures there's a skilled and creative photographer, but how creative can they get? Sure, nowaday digital manipulation is a big part of the final image but a lot of photographers still use physical work in ways that the rest of us couldn't even come up with. boredpanda.com »
2017-6-1 16:34
I Made A Social Satire Photo About Shortsightedness Called “Shortcut”
You might have noticed that people today sometimes do anything to get fame and fortune to reach personal goals and "happiness", sometimes people gets really dirty. I created an image trying to convey modern lifestyle of shortsightedness and about taking shortcuts in life trying to get there. boredpanda.com »
2017-5-16 09:22
The Social Photo Editor of The New York Times Breaks Down Her Job
At a large publication like The New York Times, there are a number of photo editors—including those in charge of curating great photography on Instagram. To find out what these photo editors are looking for, PhotoShelter caught up with their Social Photo Editor Kerri MacDonald, who oversees the @nytimes and @nytarchives Instagram accounts. We spoke […] petapixel.com »
2017-4-26 18:07
A Social Media Cheat Sheet for 2017
Want to win at social media in 2017? The folks over at On Blast Blog did some research on tips, tricks, and best practices, and they’ve created a helpful cheat sheet infographic with all kinds of helpful nuggets of wisdom. petapixel.com »
2017-1-19 21:54
Useful Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet, 2017 Edition
There are more ways than ever to get your photography noticed online—from photo sharing platforms like Instagram to online resume site LinkedIn. If you intend to use them all, we definitely suggest you give this handy social media image size infographic a peek. petapixel.com »
2016-12-13 20:14
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