Hashtagged: An Instagram Community Podcast

Garrett King is a Colorado based photographer, designer, and adventurer who is always looking for the next spot to explore and embracing everyone he meets along the way. Garrett aims to travel and learn as much as he can from everyone because to him anyone can be an inspiration and we can all learn from each other. You can find Garrett on Instagram @shortstache.    Show notes: hashtaggedpodcast.com/shortstache

Trevor Lee is an Ohio native who’s passion for adventure brought him across the country to Yosemite National Park. For the last two years, he has spent his free time exploring the Sierra Nevada. Trevor believes that life isn’t merely meant to be seen, it’s meant to be experienced. You can find Trevor on Instagram @trevlee. Show notes: http:/www.hashtaggedpodcast.com/trevlee

Tony Nahra is a product and furniture designer based in Seattle, Washington. While he has a deep interest in straight-up photography, his Instagram feed is composed of surreal and imaginary landscapes and places, created using a combination of photography, textures, and computer graphics. When he’s not on Instagram, you can find him in the kitchen cooking, traveling, or hanging in the Northwest mountains or beaches. You can find Tony on Instagram @tonyinseattle.   Read more at hashtaggedpodcast.com/tonyinseattle

Branden Harvey is a professional photographer based in Portland, Oregon but can usually be found looking for wifi in airports around the world. He has quickly become a leader in the world of online storytelling and uses his unique position to help brands, organizations, dreamers and doers tell their story better. You can find Branden on Instagram @brandenharvey.  

Daniel Rueda is a photographer and architectural student based in Valencia, Spain. Since joining Instagram, Daniel’s unique style has brought him collaborations with major brands such as Coca-Cola, HP, and Olympus for the development of all types of projects and marketing campaigns. You can find Daniel on Instagram @drcuerda.

Edward Barnieh is a Hong Kong based creative who works for Cartoon Network. He was one of the founders of Instameet HK, is currently shooting (and eating) his way around Asia and loves to meet new people. You can also find Edward on Instagram @edwardkb. Read more at hashtaggedpodcast.com/edwardkb

Max Boncina is a New York based teacher and photographer exploring the hidden and often abandoned jewels of NYC and its surrounding environments. Max also enjoys meeting, interacting and befriending some of the most dynamic people he have ever come across. You can find Max on Instagram @max.bon See more at hashtaggedpodcast.com/maxboncina

Taylor Tippett is a 22 year old Flight attendant for American Airlines. One of Taylor’s mantras is that she lives life with more knots in her hair and stories in her heart. For Taylor, people are important and kindness matters - that's why she does what she does. You can find Taylor on Instagram @taylortippett. Read more at hashtaggedpodcast.com/taylortippett

Darren Pearson is a resident of Los Angeles, CA.  By night, he explores various landscapes across the Southwest in search of the perfect scene for one of his life-sized light-sculptures. You can find Darren on Instagram @dariustwin. Visit hashtaggedpodcast.com/dariustwin for more info.

Alex Hart Ciaramitaro is a Nashville, TN based photographer. Every month, Alex hosts an Instameet somewhere in Tennessee where people from all walks of life are welcomed into his community. In his free time you will find Alex camping, traveling and meeting other Instagrammers. You can find Alex on Instagram at @mrciaramitaro.

Logan Brown in a photographer based in NW Ohio. He strives to make everyday an adventure and to capture and share moments with as many people as he can. You can find Logan on Instagram @loganbrown98. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR   - Being an Instagramer in high school - Putting the human element in your photography - How a trip to Yosemite changed his photography - Creating a caption that makes people think more - The #inthemomentsbefore series to help with captions

Ricky Staub is a Commercial Director and Founder of Neighborhood Film Co. where he's worked with clients across the globe including Nike, Universal and Jeep. While, creating films for brands is what they do at Neighborhood Film Co., apprenticing the formerly incarcerated for competitive careers is why they do it. Not developing them to be directors or editors, but high-level project coordinators with a versatile skill set that can translate into many diverse work environments. You can find Ricky on Instagram @neighborhoodfilm.

Ricky Staub is a Commercial Director and Founder of Neighborhood Film Co. where he's worked with clients across the globe including Nike, Universal and Jeep. While, creating films for brands is what they do at Neighborhood Film Co., apprenticing the formerly incarcerated for competitive careers is why they do it. Not developing them to be directors or editors, but high-level project coordinators with a versatile skill set that can translate into many diverse work environments. You can find Ricky on Instagram @neighborhoodfilm.

Merek Davis is a Phoenix, Arizona based photographer specializing in musician, portrait, and travel photography. Derek is also the creator of the award winning Mextures app, which allows users to create their own formulas using hundreds of textures, film presets, and adjustments. You can find Merek on Instagram @merekdavis, and his app on Instagram at @mextures. SHOW NOTES PAGE WHAT YOU’LL HEAR The specifics about what is in the app and why How others use the app help to develop the app Suggestions on how to have a better Mextures experience Overcoming the “pressure" of Instagram LINKS & RESOURCES www.merekdavis.com - website @vaderbreath - Suggested user @wesleygrim - Suggested user @elliepritts - Suggested user

Merek Davis is a Phoenix, Arizona based photographer specializing in musician, portrait, and travel photography. Derek is also the creator of the award winning Mextures app, which allows users to create their own formulas using hundreds of textures, film presets, and adjustments. You can find Merek on Instagram @merekdavis, and his app on Instagram at @mextures. SHOW NOTES PAGE WHAT YOU’LL HEAR Learning photography while taking photos of other bands Being a photographer before social media was relevant How failure leads to success Making an app with no previous experience Behind the scenes glimpse into the Mextures app LINKS & RESOURCES @merekdavis - Instagram www.merekdavis.com - website

Josh Haroldson is a photographer and Instagrammer based in Madison, WI. After growing up in Minnesota, going to college in Iowa, and then moving to Wisconsin, Josh has spent his entire life exploring the Upper Midwest. Outside of Instagram, Josh is also the host of the soon-to-be launched “Our First Drink Podcast” that shares the stories behind the relationships of interesting, creative, and entrepreneurial couples. You can follow Josh's adventures on Instagram @joshharoldson. SHOW NOTES PAGE WHAT YOU’LL HEAR Finding your creative side growing up as an only child Balancing life and adventure A master class in photography while studying abroad in Europe The satisfaction of finding a photograph Creating the “Our First Drink” podcast LINKS & RESOURCES @joshharoldson - Instagram www.joshharoldson.com - Website www.ourfirstdrink.com - Podcast www.tumblr.jharoldson.com - Tumblr @oddwie - Suggested user @tomhorgen - Suggested user @tyler_mn - Suggested user @stasiaharoldson - Suggested user LISTENER CHALLENG

Eric Shanteau is passionate about his self-proclaimed relationship with home and the entire concept of “Midwest Americana”. He started the @travelinginstantcamera project and stands by the JJ community motto of “creating to connect”. His ultimate goal is to re-kindle and introduce the beauty around Northwest Ohio through his photography. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR How leaving for the military inspired a passion for Northwest Ohio Writing thoughtful captions The art of the wallet tripod A discussion about the impact of the hashtag changes Instagram made several months ago The @travelinginstantcamera project LINKS & RESOURCES @hobbes2485 - Instagram Photos of NW Ohio - Facebook page @dodovo - Suggested user @caitlindskoog - Suggested user @dwazi_2 - Suggested user