#439 KEEP CALM & KEEP POSTING: THE SOCIAL MEDIA EFFECT!
FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHERS TUCKER, JARDIN, PENMAN, RENIER AND FORD
It’s our end-of-the-month social media special! In this episode, we feature renowned photographers Sean Tucker, Valérie Jardin, Phil Penman, Emily Renier, and Neil Ford, along with your insightful letters. We discuss the currency of likes, explore preferred platforms, the ever-evolving channels, and navigate the social expectations of growing your following. Beyond the feed, we also tackle the critical topic of mental health and its intersection with photography in today's social media era. It’s a compelling discussion with five guests, supported by your letters into the show, that goes behind the lens and into the heart of the social media landscape.
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MORE ABOUT names, words, THE MUSIC and places FROM TODAY’S SHOW
SOCIAL MEDIA, HELP ME PLEASE! An article within our Photo Essays section, featuring the full-length letters and links of/for all those featured within today’s episode.
Valérie Jardin’s Contemplative Art Instagram feed, alongside her original street photography grid, and one belonging to Luna!
Magnum Learn: street ohotography classes that provide access to personalized advice, in-depth interviews, and offline workbooks from world-class photographers at your own pace.
Psychology Today’s article on social media and mental health.
Google Maps is a web service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites worldwide. Read more.
The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, and Kintyre Rainforest Alliance.
John DeVore is a two-time James Beard Award-winning writer and editor, mentioned within the show today.
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Sketchbook pictures from today’s photowalk in Brimpton.
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The following videos/subjects are referenced within today’s show.
The film referenced today during my discussion with Sean Tucker.
One of our guests today, Phil Penman, at home, on the street, making pictures in NYC.
Sean Tucker mentions this film within his conversation today, during part 2 of our chat.
