Insta-Celebrity Portraits from Vanity Fair's 2015 Oscar Party
The 2015 Academy Awards happened this past weekend, and it was as star-studded and glamourous as ever. The annual Hollywood spectacle awarded Oscar winners in both triumph and upset, and although viewer ratings fell to a six-year low, social media was flooded with clips and snapshots of celebrities and their fashion choices. With such change in times with the impact of social media and Instagram, in particular, Vanity Fair cleverly created an instant photobooth at their Oscar Party to connect a live feed for their followers.
The rather elaborate photo booth was set up in collaboration by photographer Mark Seliger, Vanity Fair, and Instagram, and allowed party goers to pass through without missing a portrait. Going even further, they shared behind-the-scenes shots and video of the studio set up. The idea proved to be a success as each posting on Instagram reached thousands of likes and new followers. With viewer ratings switching popularity from television to social media, I would say this is just the beginning of similar ideas to come in the following years.
Take a look at some of most popular "Insta-Celebrity Portraits", and find more here.
China Blocks Instagram in Reaction to Protest Photos
Instagram has joined the growing list of banned sites in China following an in flux of pro-democracy protest photos that were uploaded to the popular service. China is known for its strict online censorship, with a plethora of Google sites and YouTube blocked across mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau). The protests, dubbed "Occupy Central," "Umbrella Movement," and "Umbrella Revolution," have stemmed from Chinese citizens' disagreement with the government not allowing them to vote for their new leader. With growing resentment of China's communist government, will the country every move towards enacting democracy?
Outside of the politics of the ban, withholding access to one of the most popular online social networks surely won't be met with happiness. Then again, with the pre-existing ban on other popular sites, it surely was only a matter of time before the government blocked Instagram. Nevertheless, change can't be silenced. Follow along with the #OccupyCentral (and other, similar hashtags) on Twitter and Instagram to help spread awareness of what our friends and family are facing in China. You can also see a small sampling of some Instagram photos from the protests below.
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[IG Weekly] banksyny
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.
We're revisiting an older Instagram for this week's IG Weekly to coincide with some new, relevant news. Back in October, an official Instagram was created to coincide with Banksy's month-long residency in New York last year. During his stay in the Big Apple, Banksy set up some installations alongside his patented style of graffiti art. He also set up a street pop-up shop where he sold authentic Banksy pieces for $60 to unknowing customers. HBO has compiled some of Banksy's New York footage to create a documentary, Banksy Does New York, which will air on November 17th. It should be an exciting look at Banksy and his art from those on the street that witnessed it first-hand. For now, re-visit some of Banksy's New York pieces below.
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[IG Weekly] LauraJenkinson
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 IG Weekly comes from London-based makeup artist Laura Jenkinson. While features a variety of photos from her day job, the main draw is her self-drawn makeup cartoons that she does on her face. Below are some of my favorites, including some iconic Disney characters and an appearance from everybody's favorite '80s TV character. Make sure you follow her on Instagram!
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[IG Weekly] angie178
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 @angie178. If there’s one thing I do like, it’s landscape photography from places I've never been too. I’m drawn to this Instagram gallery because of its photo composition and the amazing landscapes shots from of our neighbors up north, Canada. Angie takes some great shots of what's around her and does some crazy stuff to her visuals when it comes to editing. Be sure to check out some of her photos here, and head on over to her Instagram for more of her work.
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[IG Weekly] TSA
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.
The TSA gets a hard rep from casual flyers, but their job is justified, despite being completely blown out of proportion in the media. Sure, there are a few policies that will are confusing, but there are reasons behind them. For those that don't know, I used to work at O'Hare International Airport for close to four years before I began writing full-time for Ruby Hornet, and the stuff I've seen on a day-to-day basis with the TSA would shock you, both by theirs and passengers' actions. Nevertheless, the TSA's Instagram account has been popping up across the internet this week, and with good reason. They've begun uploading some of the prohibited items they've come across in passengers' carry-on bags, ranging from phone tasers to hidden comb knives and dead grenades. It's a change of pace from our typical IG Weekly features, but one that definitely warranted a spotlight. Check out some of the crazy items below, and be sure to follow TSA's Instagram for more illegal shenanigans.
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[IG Weekly] laura_austin
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 @laura_austin. This is one of my favorite Instagram accounts because of the photos this photographer takes on her adventures. There are a ton of landscape shots that capture some amazing scenery that make me want to pack my bags and go explore. Whether she’s taking shots during the golden hour or at night, she has a style all his own definitely worth checking out . You can see some of her photos here and make sure to head on over to her gallery for more awesome imagery.
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[IG Weekly] karim.mustafa
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 karim.mustafa. This Instagrammer really captures some awesome images of NY/NJ and really pays attention to composition. You might have seen other galleries of the same cities, but this one stands out from the bunch thanks to his night time shots. Whether he's taking shots during the golden hour or at night, he has a style all his own definitely worth checking out . You can see some of his photos here. Make sure to head on over to his Instagram and hit that follow button for some more awesome imagery.
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