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Instagram vs reality: surrealist photographer reveals his editing secret!
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Surrealist photography warps reality and challenges perceptions it's not meant to give an accurate world view

Find a 'new Instagram' – 5 alternative photo sharing platforms
By Peter Fenech published
feature Alternative social media platforms that optimize photo sharing

BeReal is giving Instagram and TikTok a run for their money – but will it last?
By Lauren Scott published
feature We look at whether the image-sharing app is here to stay or a passing fad. Will BeReal actually last, and will it truly change the social media landscape?

"Social media has transformed into a place to educate", says filmmaker Jack Harries
By Lauren Scott last updated
Interview Earthrise founder Jack gives us insight into his content creation and focus on climate change ahead of talk at The Photography Show

Making an Instagram reel is even easier with new templates
By Hannah Rooke published
News If you've ever been put off making a reel due to time commitments, the template option makes it super fast

TikTok emits 3x more carbon than Facebook per minute, says study
By Lauren Scott published
news A recent estimate suggests social media platforms differ massively in terms of their environmental output, but will users care?

What is a "photo dump" and why are people sharing them?
By Beth Nicholls published
News A "Photo Dump" for dummies explainer to hopefully clarify what this new term means and how it's used on social media

Instagram tests nudity filter for direct messages
By Rachael Sharpe published
News Unsolicited nude messages to become a thing of the past on Instagram
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