Influencers Say TikTok’s Camera is ‘Best’ and iPhone Camera ‘Sucks’
Influencers are using TikTok's in-app camera to take "better" selfies and claim that it is seriously better than the iPhone's "harsh" camera which "sucks."
Ski Resort Owner Sues Over ‘Influencers’ Taking Photos on Slopes
A ski resort owner has filed a lawsuit against a fashion brand that is allegedly sending "influencers" to do photo shoots in its clothing on the slopes.
Influencers Ruin Beauty Spot Photographers Have Used for Decades
Residents of a picturesque town in Vermont have shut down roads in a bid to stop an influx of social media influencers coming to take photos -- despite photographers shooting the location for "decades."
AI Searches Public Cameras to Find When Instagram Photos Were Taken
Dries Depoorter has created an artificial intelligence (AI) software that searches public camera feeds against Instagram posts to find the moment that a photo was taken.
Creator Economy Grew by 119% in Last Two Years: Report
New data has revealed how the creator economy has grown by over 165 million globally in the last two years -- an increase of 119%.
TikTok is Encouraging its Users to Credit The Source of Videos
Social-media behemoth TikTok is rolling out a new feature that encourages users to credit the appropriate creator who inspired a video.
Hotel Introduces Fee to Deter Photographers From Crowding its Venue
A family-run hotel in the United Kingdom that is situated on a picturesque cliffside has received criticism for introducing a £200 ($273) members-only fee designed to protect it from hoards of tourists who are only seeking a photo of the sunset.
‘F*ck You, Pay Me’ is a Glassdoor-Like Platform That Reveals Scummy Brands
The new platform F*ck You, Pay Me (FYPM) has set out on a mission to improve the disparity between online brands and influencers to help content creators negotiate better pay or to avoid certain brands completely.
Nikon’s Asia vs USA Z fc Marketing Reveals Divergent Philosophies
Like all major camera manufacturers, Nikon has different teams for different regions. As part of that, each gets its own budget to market new products, and comparing Nikon USA's choices versus that of Nikon Asia presents two wildly different approaches to selling the retro-inspired Z fc.
Influencer Faked a Glamorous Trip to Bali by Taking Photos in an IKEA
YouTuber and Instagram influencer Natalia Taylor recently pulled a prank on her 2 million plus followers that shows just how easy it is to "fake it till you make it" on social media. Namely: she faked a whole trip to Bali... by going to IKEA.
Instagram Account Reveals How Far ‘Influencers’ Go for the Perfect Shot
@influencersinthewild is a new Instagram account that has rocketed to over 1.6 million followers in its first month by sharing stealthily-captured videos of Instagram "influencers" going to strange and/or extreme lengths to capture the perfect photo.
This Influencer-Inspired End Table Doubles as a Lightbox for Photography
This quirky concept creation may be the perfect piece of furniture for the Instagram influencer or Etsy seller in your life. It's called the Photo Table, and it's a half-end table half-lightbox that was "designed for public influencers."
Social Media Influencer Woes
I had read this story about a social media influencer who posted professional photos of her accident on Instagram along with what appeared to be a product placement. I thought it unbelievable until... it happened to me.
Instagrammers are Getting Sick After Posing in Toxic Turquoise Lake
It's been less than two weeks since we reported on the toxic lake in Siberia that has become a popular photo location for Instagrammers. Now, another bright turquoise lake, this time in Spain, is attracting would-be influencers. Except this one is so toxic it's actually making people very sick.
Picturesque Lake Popular on Instagram Actually a Chemical Waste Dump
It's a popular question: how far would you go for a beautiful picture? For a number of Instagrammers, it seems the answer is: I would paddle out onto a beautiful Siberian lake that's actually a chemical waste dump for the nearby power plant.
This Famed LA Ice Cream Truck Has Started Charging ‘Influencers’ Double
The Instagram "influencer" problem is only getting worse. Two days ago, we shared an email exchange between a pair of wedding photographers who ran afoul of an influencer who wanted a free wedding photography package. Now, a famous LA Ice Cream truck has gotten so fed up, the owner has officially started charging so-called influencers double when they ask for free stuff.
Instagram’s Facade of the Perfect Life Has Made Us Lose Our Empathy
Last week, it was reported that 3 Canadian YouTube vloggers had died while swimming at the top of Shannon Falls in Squamish, British Columbia. The trio were part of content creation channel High On Life, which has a current following of 560,000 subscribers, and a further 1.1 million followers on Instagram. As the tragic news broke, so did the influx of comments across news sites and social media.