Abstract
The image-based social media platform Instagram has introduced new dynamics to contemporary image-making and the field of visual communication. As a space that caters to sharing images, it has popularized iPhoneography, a practice based on the use of smartphone devices for image sharing purposes. This relatively new practice has not only encouraged amateur photographs to participate and find their voice but also encouraged the introduction of new visual trends and new creative communities. Using qualitative methodology, this paper highlights a number of new photographic trends that gained popularity in the last 5 years and also examines the role of professional amateur image-makers in establishing and promoting these trends.
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iPhoneography, Instagram, Photography
Digital Media
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