Scoot Down the Highway was an award-winning image in this year’s 2020 Exposed DC Awards show. It is the third image I have placed in the Exposed DC Awards, and my second consecutive show (Scroll down to see my past winners). I captured the image last summer outside of L’Enfant Plaza, where I work most …
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The Instagram algorithm dictates a uniform pop experience. This creates a situation where most content is not viewed by a majority of an account’s followers, creating a need for advertising. However, the social network’s increasing experimentation and movement towards the removal of likes may be an answer for affected content creators. But first, let’s define …
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The day after watching the Rise of Skywalker, I wanted to post online, mostly a lament of sorts. But then I decided most of my commenting would be contextual within the larger context of the Star Wars Universe. So instead, I decided to rank the newest J.J. Abrams disaster with the rest of the Star …
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Beats! , shot on 35 mm Kodak Portra 400 film. This street shot taken on film was shot last September on a walk to the bus after work. It’s authentic and in the moment. I love his well dressed Hollywood look like he is going to walk the red carpet, and his total engrossment in …
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For the past three years, I have endeavored to bring a little of the Day of the Dead spirit to the Mid-Atlantic with an annual photoshoot. In the past, I shot in Congressional Cemetery and in studio, but this year I wanted a little more of the authentic fun and joy of the Day of …
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At some point over the summer, my Instagram account started behaving differently. More posts sat on the network unliked and unseen. The change probably came from an algorithm shift that further restricted post visibility. The Instagram algorithm rewards or penalizes posts based on an early sample size of likes, thereby causing some content to fail …
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