The photographer’s guide to blogging

For years, we’ve found inspiration in blogs created by photographers of all genres. Tristan Zhou has shared gear guides for beginners, while Tanner Wendell Stewart has transported us to the breathtaking landscapes of the Faroe Islands. Through his blog, Benjamin Von Wong shares behind-the-scenes stories from his epic and surreal conservation-themed photoshoots (for this shoot… Continue reading The photographer’s guide to blogging

72% of American users don’t trust Facebook, says poll

This one definitely falls under the “No Sh*t Sherlock!” category. According to a Washington Post-Schar School survey, the majority of Americans don’t trust any of the large social media companies such as Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, but are torn because they still wish to access and use their products and services.… Continue reading 72% of American users don’t trust Facebook, says poll

How to disable your Instagram profile from being embedded on a website

Presently you can only generate an Instagram profile embed link from a computer’s web browser, not through the app. Ben Kolde / Unsplash This article originally appeared on Popular Science. It’s now possible to embed a public Instagram profile on a website, and that’s important for two reasons. One, it’s useful for people who use… Continue reading How to disable your Instagram profile from being embedded on a website

Does Posting Work Online Make Us Better Photographers?

Being a photographer in the digital age is a double-edged sword. On one hand, we have an endless resource of articles, videos, and experts right at our fingertips. It’s truly a golden age for education, and a motivated person can go from an absolute novice to an expert almost completely on their own. But at… Continue reading Does Posting Work Online Make Us Better Photographers?

Dos and don’ts of writing a photographer bio

It would be nice if your photographs could do all the talking for you, but occasionally you need to use words. The about page on your website and your Instagram profile are just some of the places photographers need to have a bio. A good bio provides photographers with a powerful way to showcase their… Continue reading Dos and don’ts of writing a photographer bio

Instagram takes on Spotify with its own “2021 recap” feature

If you hang out on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a flood of 2021 recaps expressed through music on Spotify. Well, Instagram was quick to come up with its own version, so now you can see the 2021 Playback as told by your Instagram Stories. Basically, Playback lets you create a collection of Stories from 2021… Continue reading Instagram takes on Spotify with its own “2021 recap” feature

Instagram is finally bringing back chronological Feed

It’s been so long that Instagram switched to “curated feed,” that most of us don’t have our hopes up to see posts in chronological order again. However, it’s about to happen after all! Early next year, Instagram says that it will introduce chronological feed again – well, at least for those who still want it.… Continue reading Instagram is finally bringing back chronological Feed

Instagram quietly prompts users to create multiple accounts

Instagram has been quietly prompting single-account users to set up multiple accounts. While reminding you to take a break, Instagram is simultaneously encouraging you to become even more active on the app. Ironic, isn’t it? According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, single-account users are getting a prompt to “try a new account”… Continue reading Instagram quietly prompts users to create multiple accounts

“Take a Break” and other features for teens officially added to Instagram

Last month, Instagram started testing a feature that would prompt teens to take a break from the app every once in a while. The test phase is now over, and “Take a Break”  has officially become a part of the app, and new features to improve teens’ safety are coming soon. The new feature has… Continue reading “Take a Break” and other features for teens officially added to Instagram