IG Weekly @nativechild

[IG Weekly] nativechild

Photos by @nativechild

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @nativechild. The photos from this Instagram gallery are some of my favorites because of their photo composition and the subject matter. You'll get a good mix of everything from shots of architecture to portraits to landscapes and everything in between. Some of my favorite shots are the ones shot at night because of the look and feel of them and how the photos are edited. Be sure to check out some of his photos here, and head on over to his Instagram for more imagery.

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[IG Weekly] @charleyzheng

[IG Weekly] charleyzheng

Photos by @charleyzheng

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @charleyzheng. If there's one thing I do like, it's landscape photography and seeing incredible shots of mother nature. Maybe that's why I'm drawn to this Instagram gallery because its photo composition and the amazing landscapes shots of the Pacific Northwest. It's a nice change from seeing skyscrapers and the daily stuff of urban living, and the views aren't something you can't get in a big city. Be sure to check out some of her photos here, and head on over to her Instagram for more great visuals.

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IG Weekly @marzenka_

[IG Weekly] marzenka_

Photos by @marzenka_

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @marzenka_. I really like how this Instagrammer is able to capture photos with the right lighting. Along with the great composition of her photos this gallery is filled with great images that really capture the natural light. As far as subject matter goes you'll get a lot of everything that will grab your attention when scrolling through your feed . S0 be sure to check out some of her photos here and head on over to her Instagram for more visuals.

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[Review] Friended to Death

Do you ever have them nights where you're sitting around, hanging with your boys Ben and Jerry, and question everything in your life? No? Oh yeah, me neither... Anyway, for those of you who may have, perhaps you thought about a lot of things, like "Why aren't any of my friends texting me?" or "Should I order pizza too or is that too extreme?" Maybe you even thought deeper down into a dark place where you grow a curiosity for the hypothetical. In this state, you may have thought about death, but did it ever cross your mind to think about who would be at your funeral? Friended to Death, the latest dark comedy from Sarah Smick and Ian Michaels, tells the tale of a man who goes to extreme lengths via Facebook to find out. While it may not have been the most amazing comedy to be put on the market, I found an appreciation for the lighthearted nature of a topic that could be taken down an extremely serious route.

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Friended to Death

Director: Sarah Smick

Rating: R

Release Date: May 2, 2014

Michael Harris (Ryan Hansen) is a ticket-crazy Los Angeles parking enforcement officer who is just as obsessed about posting his ticketing adventures on Facebook as he is about administering tickets. What seems like a perfect day for him turns into a downward spiral with unemployment and the loss of a very good friend. However, Michael isn't the kind of guy to do nothing about this. With the help of  friend Emile (James Immekus), he creates an alter ego of sorts using Facebook, the one thing he trusts the most in order to gain back the attention of Joel (Zach McGowan), the friend who left him to bite the dust. For a man who seems to be extreme, it only seems appropriate that he would go to the length of faking his own death in order to see who actually cares about him.

 

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If you're looking for a comedy that will keep you laughing out loud to the point where you can't breathe and you regret buying popcorn because now you're choking on that, you probably won't get that out of this. Regardless, it should be kept in mind that that wasn't the goal of this film. It's very tounge-in-cheek, and I appreciate the cheesiness that emulates from it. With a character as ridiculous as Michael, it's not something that is supposed to be taken seriously, and I think it is a nice way of bringing to light a big social media addiction that seems to be rising up around the world.

This was Sarah Smick's first feature length directing gig, and I think that she was able to capture this character's ridiculousness and antiheroism in a way that left you somewhat pitying and relating to him on a level. I think that's a pretty impressive task considering not too many of us would go to the lengths this character did to pretend he is no longer alive. Talking about the cinematography, I think the colors are awesome. It's a very vibrant, cinematic film, and it really does justice to adding to this 94 minute satire. No, you won't see wild angles that have never been done before, but why would that be the point of making this anyway? I really think that the coloring of this contributed to this film in a very refreshing manner.

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While I thought that the film was nice in its lighthearted selections, there was a point in the film in which I was kind of twiddling my thumbs because I was almost too annoyed by this guy's antics. It felt like he was going on with this for too long of a portion of the film. If there were to be improvements made, I would hope for a really big curveball that would seem impossible for him to get out of. This isn't to say that I didn't find enjoyment from watching how this all works out for Michael, but I think something needed to save me from my impatience.

Overall, I would definitely say that this film captured the light I was expecting to feel from it. Poking fun at the issues that many people are facing everywhere when it comes to social media and its addictive qualities, I would say it is just a film defending something I really like to rant about. I hope to see more from Sarah Smick and Ian Michaels as they create more movies, and I think they will only get better over time.

 

 

 

 

 


Crated Website

Crated: A One Stop Shop For Photographers

Still only in Beta, Crated is set to go live May 21st, becoming a one-stop shop for photographers, fulfilling a lot of their needs. Crated is an online platform for photographers that lets you upload, share, and sell your prints all in one place while offering various features that should entice the photographer looking for exposure and some cash. Not only can you sell your prints, but Crated literally does everything for you, even handling the printing and shipping of your photos is someone chooses to buy them. There is also a social community aspect to Crated where you are exposed to other photographers around the globe and offering options of integrating your other social media accounts.

Crated also takes care of the the stuff that goes on behind the scenes like SEO optimization, making sure your gallery is being found on the web, giving you all the tools to help you make sure your work is being seen offering analytic pages  to help you understand who your buyers are, where they're coming from, and what they're buying. All in all, Crate makes it very easy to get you up and running if you are looking to sell your work or get more exposure, but it is capable of becoming something so much more and it will be interesting to see how it evolves. As I stated before, it's still in Beta, but you can learn more about Crated and apply to become a Crated Artist here.

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IG Weekly @csyani

[IG Weekly] csanyi

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @csanyi. There's something about this Instagram that I'm drawn to. Maybe it's the great composition of her photos or the great locations she travels to, but this gallery is filled with great images. You'll get a great mix of things here, ranging from landscapes to portraits and everything in between. Be sure to check out some of her photos here and head on over to her Instagram for some awesome visuals.

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Flickr Reveals Newly Designed App For iOS, Android

Flickr has now taken a step forward in the way photographers create and share their photos with the newly designed Flickr app for both iOS and Android. It has jumped into the ring with other photo sharing apps with their new design where users can easily interact with the Flickr community shoot, edit, and share photography, all within the app. They have added 14 new filters to edit photos, as well as the ability to record video that can edited as well. Flickr also gives everyone a free 1TB of storage so the photos you take on your phone can sync to your Flickr account. If you're already on Flickr, it would be worth a shot downloading it. For more info visit their official website here.

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[IG Weekly] mimizinne

Photos by @mimizinne

Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet Instagram, too.

This week’s featured Instagram comes from @mimizinne. Armed with her iPhone, this Instagrammer treks the streets of NY and more. The compositions of her photos are spot on and really draw you into each photo she takes. You'll get a lot of variety from her gallery from landscapes to portraits and everything in between. Check out some of her photos here and head on over to her Instagram for more great visuals.

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