TIME Names David Guttenfelder Instagram Photographer of the Year
Photos by David Guttenfelder
When it comes to Instagram, you will find photos of just about anything you can imagine. There are those that really push the boundaries of mobile photography; then there are those that document their lives to share with the world, as is the case with the Associated Press's Chief Asia Photographer, David Guttenfelder, who gives us a look at life in North Korea. He was recently titled the Instagram Photographer of the Year by TIME magazine for documenting his life in North Korea, giving us a glimpse into a country so many in the outside world have not seen. Here are a few images that he has captured, and if you'd like to see more of his journey, check out his Instagram account here.
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[IG Weekly] Victoriafletcher7
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 @victoriafletcher7. What draws me to this Instagram gallery are the awesome landscapes that are on the display. Whether it's shots of the beaches overlooking the ocean or the great views from the mountaintops, Victoria's Instagram is a nice break from all the city shots I see. If you want to see some pretty sweet outdoor shots, I suggest you check out a few of her photos and make sure to hit the follow button.
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[IG Weekly] Alice_gao
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 @alice_gao. When it comes to food pics on Instagram, not all photos are created equal. For example, there are the food photographers of the world that combine two of my passions: food and photography that create awesome images. This gallery is filled with photos of food, travel, and daily life seen through Alice's lens. Check out a few of her photos and make sure you click the follow button for some great photos.
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[Video] Instagram bites Snapchat, announces Instagram Direct
A few months ago, Instagram took a bite out of Vine by introducing Instagram Videos over the summer. While the feature hasn't caught as well or virally as Vine has, it was a definite response to the growing popularity surrounding Vine and its creatively hilarious six second format. Now, it appears Instagram is taking a swipe at both Twitter and Snapchat with this morning's announcement of Instagram Direct.
Similar to Snapchat, Instagram users can now send private photos and videos to individual friends or a group of friends. Upon receipt, it will let the sender know when the recipient has seen the media, again, the way Snapchat works. However, unlike Snapchat, the media doesn't disappear, taking away from Snapchat's voyeuristic flashes of time. Furthermore, Instagram Direct media only works for mutual followers or requires approval from people you don't follower, which is similar to Twitter's DM system. In fact, Instagram's announcement comes off the heels of Twitter's announcement yesterday that allows adding photos to DMs.
Personally, I see no use for Instagram Direct. If you want to send a photo or video to specific friends, why not just text it to them instead of going through a third-party application? Sure, there might be some followers whose numbers you might not have, but if it's something that serious, why not just get those digits anyways? Instagram Direct honestly feels like nothing more than a direct reaction to the growing awareness and popularity of Snapchat. Will it be enough for you to delete Snapchat?
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[IG Weekly] imthejam
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 @imthejam. This account gives you a mix of everything from landscapes to portraits and everything in between. There is variety to his photos, yet he still manages to showcase his style of photography throughout his feed. The subject matter, colors, and tones as well as the composition of his photos is why this Instagram account is worth checking out. Check out a few of his photos and make sure to click the follow button for some great photos.
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IG Weekly: Mitchclark
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 @mitchclark. This photographer gives you a mix of everything from landscapes to portraits. His use of tones in his photography is awesome, and I really enjoy the black & white photos the most. His portraits are what really stand out for me, and it's one of many reasons why his Instagram gallery is dope. Check out some of his photos and hit the follow button for some great photography.
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[IG Weekly] Kwrez
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 @kwrez. Based out of Austin, Texas, this photographer creates some beautiful portraits. She has her own look and style that I really enjoy, and seeing the creativity in her photos is inspiring. Going through her photos makes me want to go out and create more portraits. Check out some of her photos, visit her Instagram, and hit the follow button for some great photography.
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[IG Weekly] Visualmemories_
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 @visualmemories_. Based out of Brooklyn NY, this account really captures the city quite well. New York is this Instagrammer's canvas, and you can see it in the photos throughout the gallery. This feed has a certain feel to it with its dreamy visuals really capturing all his memories. Check out this Instagram and hit the follow button for some sweet images..
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