{"id":86756,"date":"2018-05-11T22:05:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-12T05:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=86756"},"modified":"2018-05-11T22:11:16","modified_gmt":"2018-05-12T05:11:16","slug":"why-vsco-is-better-than-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/11\/why-vsco-is-better-than-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Why VSCO is Better than Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear friend,<\/p>\n

A realization: when it comes to mobile apps and platforms, VSCO is a million times better than Instagram. Why? Let me outline some ideas here:<\/p>\n

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First of all, VSCO has hands-down the best presets. The a6 (Aesthetic 6) is my favorite. It gives the warm Portra 400<\/a> film<\/a> feel. Instagram (and all the other photo editing\/filter apps) don’t even come close.<\/p>\n

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Secondly, VSCO is great for sharing photos, without getting distracted by comments, likes, and follower numbers. This allows for a much more ZEN experience of sharing photos, without the anxiety about how many likes your photos will get.<\/p>\n

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Third, I think VSCO has a better business model. They’re making a subscription mode (VSCO X) which is more transparent than Instagram\/Facebook which fills your feed with advertising, and collects your personal data\/behavior\/information.<\/p>\n

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Fourth, VSCO user experience is sublime. Minimalist, beautiful, and buttery smooth. In a world with too much ugly chaos, and distractions, VSCO allows you to focus on post-processing your photos, and empowers you to make NEW photos!<\/p>\n

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Fifth, VSCO is focused on photography and visual storytelling. Instagram\/Facebook are just advertising platforms now. Instagram started off focusing on photographers and taking snapshots of your everyday life, and now Instagram is just this weird competitive platform: who has more followers, likes, and is an advertising\/commercial goldmine.<\/p>\n

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Sixth, VSCO is a damn good and comprehensive creative tool. You can use it to modify and edit your photos with great ease. I prefer the simple UI of VSCO on mobile (when compared to Lightroom Mobile).<\/p>\n

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Of course this is all just my personal opinion. Please do whatever works for you.<\/p>\n

But I can say after I deleted my Instagram, I’m much happier<\/a>. I’m more focused, more ZEN, less stressed, less anxious, and I’ve been innovating more as a result.<\/p>\n

My ultimate takeaway point for you is this:<\/p>\n

\n Delete Instagram from your phone for a month, and just use VSCO instead to share your photos. See at the end of the month whether you’re happier, less stressed, and more creative as a result.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just download VSCO on your phone (iPhone and Android), and give it a go!<\/p>\n

ERIC<\/p>\n

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JUST SHOOT IT.<\/h2>\n