Glencoe Instameet

I’m writing this one week after the event, though I backdated the post date for accuracy. I knew this instameet would be different from the the start. The first reference I saw was the hashtag #glencoe15. This in itself was a departure from the usual #insta… or #somethingmeet. I new it would be popular as […]

Instagram Volume 3 on its way from Blurb books

I’ve just completed and ordered my third volume of Instagram photos through Blurb. These are really high quality books, dead easy to create too. This third Volume ranges from September 2014 to May 2015, taking in a few hill walks and the astounding 2014/15 snowboarding season. If you’re interested in self publishing with Blurb, here’s a […]

Instagram

Today I received a pleasant little parcel from Instagram. The package included some stickers, badges, a thank you note and a lovely little book on the history and progression of this online community.  It’s genuinely a great creative outlet for photographers. I’ve been to a couple of instameets and met the faces behind the names. […]

Instagram – Suggested User

Today I was selected as a suggested user by Instagram, meaning they will promote my photos on the platform, presenting my photos to possibly thousands more viewers. They sent me the following message. Congratulations, ruanaich! You are currently featured on Instagram’s list of Suggested Users. Our Suggested Users List is a dynamic list that highlights […]

Scotskimeet 2015 on BBC

Yesterday’s instameet at Nevis Range received some coverage in BBC Highlands & Islands website. What’s more they featured two of my photos! Visibility was poor but the journey up provided some opportunities too. Organised by Dafydd from Inverness, the event was described as ‘First of its kind’ in the UK. Here’s the link. View this […]