How a middle-aged Dad became an Instagram taste maker
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Introduction about my Instagram hobby. My Toastmasters presentation on how I went from Instagram novice to an HDR Professional and Hub Moderator.
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How a middle-aged Dad became an Instagram taste maker
- 1. How a middle-aged Dad became an Instagram taste maker!
- 2. My first Instagram Post 2012 • It was 2012 when I made my first foray onto Instagram. • Not knowing what to post…I saw a segment on the App in the news about the growing trend in food photography. • I snapped a picture of my lunch…PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME…this Dad is on the ‘Gram!
- 3. Normal Dad Stuff • For a while I took pictures of the kids and monuments during breaks from school… • But even for a Dad, 2 likes using a filter isn’t very cool! • I don’t post for “likes” but I kinda want people to like what I post
- 4. • I started following posters who had really cool stylized photos that looked so much better than Instagram’s filters. • I did a little research which revealed the world of High Dynamic Range Photography or HDR…which sounds complicated, but don’t worry, there’s an App for that!
- 5. Non-HDR HDRHDR • On the left…..my pictures. • On the right…my pictures on Instagram in HDR…any questions? • Brighter, more contrast and saturation, somewhat exaggerated • The shots look BOLD, like a comic book or painting.
- 6. Hashtags & Features • I got better at my HDR editing and discovered Hashtags, which are a way to bookmark and curate a subject and are frequently used on Twitter and Instagram. • They’ve quickly become part of everyday popular culture. Hashtag #yes-I-follow-KimKhardashian #I-learned-to-Shout-Out-The-Place-I-just-took-this-picture #HDRphotography-Pages-ThatFeature-Photos-Have-HashTags
- 7. Check it out, I’m a Professional! • Time passed and I honed my craft. • After a couple years on the ‘Gram (that’s what the cool kids call it) , I was honored to receive an HDR Professional membership certificate! • From everyday scenes to exotic locales (#local-connecticut- newyork-and-Mass-shots, #my-vacation-and-business trips) I started snapping and posting more than my teenage girls! • Self trained and focused, I shot city skylines, sunsets…and sisters • Can’t forget little brothers, cupcake trucks and grandparents too!
- 8. Membership has its privileges… • I’m a Member of 3 Instagram Hubs • I was invited to “Mod” (Moderate) Instagram Hub site Pocket_hdr last fall • What does that mean you ask…? • It means I pick the pictures that get picked…twice a week
- 9. Cities • Cities and Urban shots are my favorites! • New York, Austin, Hartford, Nashville and Miami • Are some of my more than 50 features…
- 10. Sunsets • From beaches to backyards, ballparks to parking lots…NEVER pass up a good sunset shot!
- 11. Family • Art Museums, Auditions, GrandPa’s or Parades. • Shots out and about with Family are always fair game!
- 12. The Featured Attraction • Re-posts bring rewarding recognition! • Its always an honor to have the places you visit feature your photo!
- 13. Questions? • BOOM! – There it is!!! • This Middle-Aged Dad is a taste maker on the ‘Gram!!! • Any Questions?
Editor's Notes
- It was 2012 when I made my first foray onto Instagram. Not knowing what to post…I saw a segment on the App in the news about the growing trend in food photography. I snapped a picture of my lunch…PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME…this Dad is on the ‘Gram!
- For a while I took pictures of the kids and monuments during breaks from school… But even for a Dad, 2 likes using a filter isn’t very cool! I don’t post for “likes” but I kinda want people to like what I post.
- I started following posters who had really cool stylized photos that looked so much better than Instagram’s filters. I did a little research which revealed the world of High Dynamic Range Photography or HDR…which sounds complicated, but don’t worry, there’s an App for that!
- On the left…..my pictures. On the right…my pictures on Instagram in HDR…any questions? Brighter, more contrast and saturation, somewhat exaggerated The shots look BOLD, like a comic book or painting.
- I got better at my HDR editing and discovered Hashtags, which are a way to bookmark and curate a subject and are frequently used on Twitter and Instagram. They’ve quickly become part of everyday popular culture. Hashtag #yes-I-follow-KimKhardashian #I-learned-to-shout-Out-The-Place-I-just-took-this-picture #HDRphotography-Pages-ThatFeature-Photos-Have-HashTags
- Time passed and I honed my craft. After a couple years on the ‘Gram (that’s what the cool kids call it) , I was honored to receive an HDR Professional membership! From everyday scenes to exotic locales (#local-connecticut-newyork-and-Mass-shots, #my-vacation-and-business trips) I started snapping and posting more than my teenage girls! Self trained and focused. I shot city skylines, sunsets……and sisters ………….can’t forget little brothers, cupcake trucks and grandparents too!
- I’m a Member of 3 Instagram Hubs I was invited to “Mod” (Moderate) Instagram Hub site Pocket_hdr last fall What does that mean you ask…? It means I pick the pictures that get picked…twice a week
- Cities and Urban shots are my favorites! New York, Austin, Hartford, Nashville and Miami Are some of my more than 50 features…
- From beaches to backyards, ballparks to parking lots…NEVER pass up a good sunset shot!
- Art Museums, Auditions, GrandPa’s or Parades. Shots out and about with Family are always fair game!
- Re-posts bring rewarding recognition! Its always an honor to have the places you visit feature your photo!
- BOOM! – There it is!!! This Middle-Aged Dad is a taste maker on the ‘Gram!!! Questions?