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Selfie-obsessed tourists sink a gondola in Venice
Dec 11, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Taking the perfect Instagram shot sometimes isn’t worth the risk, and a group of tourists from China recently learned this the hard way. Their gondola ride through the picturesque canals of Venice took a soggy turn when their boat capsized – all thanks to selfie-taking. They ignored their gondolier’s instructions to sit down and ended up in the cold, murky waters of the canal.
Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers
Nov 29, 2023
Alex Baker
Taking selfies is now a ‘public health problem’ according to researchers in Australia, following a spate of deaths at popular beauty spots. The study revealed…
How to Smile Naturally and Look Great in Photos
Nov 11, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a portrait photographer, knowing how to make your models smile naturally is helpful. And when you are the person in front of the lens, you’ll see how difficult it is to make your smile look unforced. Whether you show your teeth or try to get that Mona Lisa smile, it’s hard not to look awkward unless you’re a professional model. In this video, Mathieu Stern shares seven tips to help models smile naturally, and we’ll expand on them a bit. So, no matter if you’re doing a photoshoot, taking a self-portrait, or just snapping a selfie (yes, there’s a difference), these tips will help you get those genuine smiles.
No more gym selfies, says UK in crackdown
Nov 6, 2023
Alex Baker
It appears that the ubiquitous gym selfie that we see everywhere may have had its day. In the UK, at least. According to a report…
Your selfies have a deeper message, study shows
Nov 3, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
People have used self-portraits as a way to express themselves. With the advent of digital cameras, this age-old practice has taken another form: “selfie.” We’ve…
Iconic Vermont farm halts traffic during fall to combat selfie-taking crowds
Oct 10, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The tranquil beauty of Sleepy Hollow Farm in Vermont, New England has been wildly popular on social media. During the fall, when the leaves change, this iconic place sees thousands of tourists. Visitors massively arrive, and they have started to make the locals’ lives difficult. It’s a real selfie apocalypse out there, and the residents have had enough. So, this year, the roads to this Instagrammable location are closed – at least until the leaves fall.
Another tourist falls off a cliff while taking a selfie
Sep 29, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
This weekend, a 22-year-old tourist at Phillip Island learned the hard way about the risks of taking selfies in dangerous places. While trying to capture…
Stop doing these dangerous photoshoots
Sep 29, 2023
Alex Baker
Have you ever been tempted to push the boundaries of safety to create an engaging photo that will get lots of social media likes? If…
Selfie-takers force a baby pony off a cliff to its death
Sep 26, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
In a world where capturing the “perfect moment” has become an obsession, wildlife is paying the price. A heartbreaking incident recently occurred in Rhossili, Swansea, a headland home to free-grazing ponies. According to farmers, selfie-taking tourists and drone users forced a baby pony off a cliff, leading to its tragic death.
Tourists fight over a photo spot at famous Pedra do Telégrafo
Sep 25, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Two tourists recently got into a fight at Rio de Janeiro’s famous photo spot, Pedra do Telégrafo. The incident was captured on video, showing that the two men got into a fight while trying to take photos at the popular rock. Since there’s a 300m (almost 1,000 ft) abyss below the spot, the two men nearly escaped a tragedy!