Instagram Alternatives: A Guest Post by Me

If you’re into Instagram or are curious about alternatives, see this guest post I wrote for Inkifi, a print maker of Instagram images. I cover five decent alternatives in detail (for bonus points, add me as rsmithing if you’re already on ‘em). And please take a moment to comment at the Inkifi post if you can — thanks!

December

It’s been one long month. So far.

Saturday At The Gas Station

Family Fare BP, Winston-Salem, NC

I’m here several times a week. Neighborhood c-store. One night, the perfect photo op presented itself. Love it when that happens. Leading lines, lighting, lack of interference, and a moment to realize. Art is everywhere; we just have to notice it.

What do you think? Ever noticed beauty in ordinary surroundings? Do you see the world differently because of studying photos or another type of experience? Let us hear from you in the comments.

Social Media, All These Years In

The way I’ve come to use social media personally is four is gathering, entertainment, and making new connections. Where is a few years ago it was more about keeping in touch with friends and basic entertainment, these days, it’s as much a means of cure ration and discovery, particularly now that I’m into visual art more so now than back then.

Have you found that the way you participate in order to use social media has evolved over the past, say, five years? Has it become more integrated into your routine or other activities? Let us hear from you in the comments.

Let Love Lead You

What’s the worst that can happen, really?

Art by Chris Houk