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ace-malarky · 23 days ago

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Happy Storyteller Saturday! So obviously with Veilguard out it's going to be difficult juggling video games and writing so I will ask about the balance between the two - is there anything in the Dragon Age world that inspires you creatively with your own worldbuilding? Or, if not Dragon Age, can you think of other creative influences on your work? Feel free to share snippets if relevant :)

hello happy Storyteller Saturday!

Oh it's going to be so hard to balance everything lmao but we shall persevere

(also this got long lmao my bad (I regret nothing))

So I have yet to meet a game with character design that doesn't result in me then. taking that character and putting them in stories lmao. We're seeing this most with Maverick at the moment (2nd BG3 playthrough, my beloved), so what I normally try to do to like. mitigate too many characters is create a character that I already have and play the game as them? And this has worked for some of the BG3 playthroughs.

Mav's is the most obvious I think bc there's the hag eye moment, then me going "we have to be mean so Astarion likes us and then I will drag him into the light", the second curse was just hilarious happenstance and then I. you know. ignore the end of the game for my own stuff :3

This has also happened with pokemon, I used Taerne when I played Kingdoms of Amalur... not so much Assassin's Creed bc that has a very definite Vibe for the assassins that doesn't feel like it gives you as much scope? I also haven't played them as much. Something about not getting to name them.

But ok yes for Dragon Age - and I only started playing them properly this year, but I've tried Origins many times before - I knew I didn't want to like. spawn more stories so what I did was go "these guys are now side characters in other stories" so they turn up in Mav's and Chant's and Tem's stories and that sort of helps

but particularly for my Hawke also, the backstory I've given her in the dnd writings is very similar to the DA2 background with the family et al. Girlie did not have a living family member (past her uncle and cousin ig) at the end of the game and she fully blamed herself for all of them :3

My hero of ferelden def meets his boyfriend in more or less the same manner as origins

so like yeah I pull the characters out and I pick 'n' choose their backstory and hilariously it is not the inquisitor I played that I slotted into Chant's stuff because he wasn't supposed to be my first run but I thought it was too funny to pass up. Have absolutely slotted my next one in there tho

Rook hasn't made an appearance yet because we're still working him out

Iiiin terms of world building. not? so much? ig bc I'm dumping them into dnd-esque stuff so I'm changing up things anyway. Have stolen their partners and renamed them and they're probably still obvious but it's not like this is for anything other than my own general enjoyment.

... n I was going to dump some of the excerpts below the cut but apparently I do not have access to the ones I actually wanted lmao

#storyteller saturday #satisfaction brought it back #also the ship they live on is massively skewed towards rangers and mages so I maybe need to dial back but my god they're just fun to play #anyway. I mostly take characters and a bit of plot. less of the world building unless it's relevant #having said that however. god I'd love to do something fade-esque. I can fuck the Mist up with that I think #the bit I was gonna share was Thren & not-Zev's first meeting which is. essentially. well someone has a hit out on Thren don't they #and it takes them a few more clashes before not-Zev (Elis) decides that this rogue-ish elf is a better bet for both of them staying alive

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imtheiliad · 3 years ago

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i feel my heart saying hi [1.3k |character study| Eddie in suits] {ao3} a/n: this started as 5 times Eddie had a panic attack in a suit, but idk that it ended up being that? *shrugs* you'll notice i did not include The Panic Attack in a Suit™️and i just didnt feel like including it cause i wanted to explore things that haven't happened on screen (yet). this is a weird mish mash of spec, my interpretation of canon, and just plain storytelling ig. title inspired by ring of keys from fun home. (iykyk) spoilers for 5b!

July 1995, El Paso

Eddie is 8 years old the first time he remembers wearing a suit. How his mother tightened his tie around his neck is not the reason he feels like he can’t breathe as he sits in the sweltering summer heat in a house of God. He isn’t sure why it feels that way. But his chest is tight and a tear escapes as he grips the arm of the pew. Maybe it was the overwhelming heat. Maybe it was the thought that he had lost his greatest confidant in his family. His namesake. Even christened him with the nickname Eddie on the day he was born. He had told Eddie that story a million times over. How small he’d been. How he was crying until the moment he was in his Abuelo’s arms. He was going to miss the man he would wait at the window for and run down the driveway to hug just ten seconds sooner. And knowing he would miss that for the rest of his life, hurt.

May 2005, El Paso He’s 18 and Zoey Clearwater is laughing as she pins a boutonniere to his suit after he had slipped an elastic band around her wrist with flowers that matched her dress and his tie and pocket square. She’s a sweet girl but they weren’t dating. She was quiet, read books in the cacophonous cafeteria during lunch, and she was on tech crew for the theatre productions. They had been talking backstage during the spring production of The Wizard of Oz when they both admitted to not having dates for prom. And then she’d kissed him. 30 seconds before he had to go on and sing “If I only had a Heart”. He just smiles and darts to the wings after checking that his makeup hadn’t gotten smeared in the process. They dance and have fun, slow dance too. But throughout the night his chest feels tight. And it culminates as he stares at the stage when it’s announced that Alex Higgins (of course) is Prom King and his perfect cheerleader girlfriend, Julie Standford, as Prom Queen. And he can’t breathe because he should want that with Zoey, and maybe what if he wants it with Alex. Well not Alex cause he’s an asshole but someone like Alex. And he’s not even sure what that means. So he swallows and focuses on trying to dance with Zoey. And he’s so focused on doing that, he doesn’t notice Zoey staring at Julie.

October 2010, El Paso He’s 23 with a baby on the way and 1 week out from shipping out to bootcamp. And he’s standing in a side room of a church in an ill-fitting tuxedo. It had been the best they could do on short notice. He’s fiddling with the cuffs of his shirt, making sure they are sticking out just right. Funnily enough it’s the same church as 15 years ago. His eyes water remembering the 8 year old boy, scared of the rest of his life without his grandfather. At the time he thought that would be the scariest thing he would ever face. But here is, 15 years later, 8 months away from being a father, just over 2 months away from being shipped off to a war that started when he was 14 that he didn’t believe needed to be fought. But he loves Shannon. He does. He’s sure of it. And he loves their kid. So he walks out of the little room and stands at the altar, the priest greeting him. And his heart stutters when Shannon appears at the end of the aisle and smiles at him from underneath her veil. But it’s not the way he thinks it should. Tears sprang to his eyes, because she’s beautiful, because it’s too late to run.

May 2019, Los Angeles He’s 32 at a rooftop restaurant, “I’m not pregnant.” and “I think we should get a divorce.” Ringing in his ears. His hand shaking around his glass and the burn of alcohol running down his throat. And he can’t move as Shannon gets up, squeezes his arm as she leaves. He’d lost everything he was supposed to want. What he had. And his heart is hammering in his chest because he doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to find it again.

May 2022, Los Angeles He looks up over the dance floor and sees Buck, who has Jee balanced on his hip and is holding Chris’ hand on the other side. He’s smiling. Looking free. His tie still comfortably around his neck, and his sleeves rolled up to just below his elbows. And Hen and Karen, perfectly dressed in white, basking in the love of their family, in their love for each other. And again his heart stutters in his chest, and he’s not sure why. A lump forms in his throat. Oh. he thinks. And it isn’t the realization that he’s in love with Buck. He knew that. Had known that. Since last May, the heat of the LA asphalt mixing with the warmth of the fresh blood radiating up hitting his cheek. Since he sat on a hospital bed, not able to look him in the eye, swallowing the meaning behind “You think you’re expendable, but you’re wrong.” because Buck didn’t need to hear “I love you.” not with Ana and Taylor waiting in his living room. It’s not Oh, “I’m queer as all get out.” Because that surprisingly came after “I’m in love with Buck.” in the green papered walls of Frank’s office. He’d never done things in the conventional order anyway. And this Oh, wasn’t helping that consensus. Because this is Oh “he’s my partner” It’s oh, “you’re a miracle worker” “I had to do it” “I know you did” “I misunderstood the assignment” “And that started with you”. It’s oh “I was never going to find it again, because I made it right here with you.” It’s oh, “I could have this”. And it's so much, he can’t breathe. “Eddie? Are you okay?” May asks him where she’s settled down next to him, her shirley temple glass balanced perfectly in her hands. He just looks at her, eyebrows raised a little. “You’re crying,” she states, explaining her question. He was? He brings a hand to his cheek, and sure enough his fingertips come back wet. He swallows and smiles at May, “Did you ever figure out who you wanted to be?” She asks him. And he lets his eyes travel back to Buck and Chris, “I realized I was already that person. I was just too repressed to know it,” he smiles, and May looks at him eyes wide, “Did you figure it out for yourself?” He just asks her, letting his words speak for themselves. He knew she would understand. “I think so.” “I’ll miss your voice on the radio,” he says, pulling her into a side hug. “I didn’t even say anything!” “Eh, I knew both our days were numbered at dispatch since that day. It burning down only confirmed that.” “So, are you going to tell him?” She asks, taking a sip of her drink. “I think so,” he smiles. His heart hammering in his chest.

September 2025, Los Angeles He’s 38 and standing on a small patch of grass outside a wedding venue. His suit perfectly tailored, sleeves sticking out just right. “Hi,” He hears Buck say behind him, “you can turn around now.” And his heart stutters, but he turns around and he’s breathless as he takes in his future husband. Buck’s suit perfectly compliments his. He takes Buck’s hand and spins him around and Buck returns the favor. They end up with their foreheads touching and just looking at each other. Taking a moment for themselves. “Hi,” he breathes “Hi,” Buck smiles back, “I have something for you.” “Does it have to do with the little basket with flowers in it that’s right there?” Eddie laughs as Buck picks up the boutonniere and pins it to his lapel. And his heart settles as he places a peck on his fiance’s lips.

bonus a/n: if you are curious, yes zoey is queer af too. Eddie runs into them a few months after the wedding and they become friends again, them and their wife become Buck and Eddie's couple friends and they go on double dates <3 (i may one day write about them all but i do not need another wip atm)

#911 #buddie #eddie diaz #evan buckley #buddiefanfiction #aj writes stuff #tusercourty #tuserzee #thatbuddie #userceecee #usersharky #usercombat #useroliii #useryb #tagnic #userweres

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your-absent-father · 2 years ago

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7 stories in All the great love stories

This is all 7 stories in All the great love stories, anthology series I'm doing in nanowrimo. Wohoo. I'm putting some things on Tumblr again. Story names still a bit work in progress. Idk if this is too obvious how the story goes but if you don't want bit spoilers, do not read ig.

Tw: idk if there is anything. Death mention. Maybe a bit body modification mention

Woman in the castle

Woman has lived her entire life locked in a west tower of her father's castle due to the magic she inherited by birth from her grandmother. For years she has grown resentment towards the people outside her cell. That changes when she hears a man singing outside the tower's door.

Science in magic

A girl from the rich family grows tired of her boring life and decides to run off to the streets of her city and learn how people without privilege live. She learns that and more when she meets a storyteller in the streets.

Worst luck of the century

Assassin recounts in his report on killing the crown prince how the mission almost failed after a one of his assistants turned against him after falling in love to the charismatic prince.

Grimm Sound of Silence

Girl and a boy meet in a school library after years of meeting in a passing. Their bonding is cut short due to a eerie sound coming from outside

Grimm Sound of Silence

Girl and a boy meet in a school library after years of meeting in a passing.

Beyond Death

Woman recounts her scientific experiments to keep her husband alive after countless accidents and diseases to her scientific journal.

No More

Witch has escaped her prison. Its the guards, whose first mission was suppose to be guard the door to her cell, to find her or either kill or bring her back to the castle.

taglist: @enchanted-lightning-aes

#atgls #wip: atgls #writeblr #writing #own wip #wip #chapter list

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aeolian-mode · 3 years ago

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I'm getting some new followers, which is awesome! So I thought I'd make an intro post of sorts, since Tumblr destroyed my blog theme (to my knowledge) and I have no means of recovering or restoring it. Hi, I'm Aeo. I'm 28 and I'm married. I have 5 happy children that consist of 3 cats and 2 dogs. I also have pillbugs and roaches. Intentionally. As pets. In a terrarium. XD I like video games and good stories. My favorite things right are Stardew Valley, Morrowind, Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, Kipo, Steven Universe, Parks and Rec, and of course, a few select characters (mostly pro heroes and a couple of the student characters) from BNHA. My favorite storytelling themes are found family, self sacrifice, redemption stories, and unconditional love. Most of my artwork centers around these themes (as well as hurt/comfort.) I used to work on a webcomic called Animus which has been in and out of hiatus since I was a kid. I want to return to it some day. I run a Patreon and Etsy store as a secondary income for my household, so between my husband and I, we can get by. I also take commissions and participate in zines. Right now I'm producing content for the BNHA fandom. I'm more active in these locations: IG: https://www.instagram.com/aeolian_mode/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AeolianMode Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aeolian.mode If you like the stuff I do and want to support me, the best ways are Etsy and Patreon. I don't often open commissions directly because I provide monthly commissions through Patreon, but when I do, I announce it. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OwlbugEmporium https://www.patreon.com/animuscomic

Given recent circumstances in my life, every little bit helps and it enables me to continue to regularly make the fun fandom content that you can see here on my blog, which includes comics, fanfics, and illustrations. Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your interest in my work!

#aeo talks #text post

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weekendwarriorblog · 5 years ago

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RIP Lynn Shelton -- A True, True Tragedy

When is this going to end? I certainly didn’t think I’d be spending any of my time today writing about one of my favorite directors and the fact that she died suddenly at the age of 54. I mean, I just saw her last week on an IG Live with Indiewire with current boyfriend, Marc Maron. They were an absolutely adorable couple who we got to see work together on Netflix’s GLOW and in what will now be Shelton’s final film, Sword of Trust.

Lynn and I go way back, and she’s one of the few filmmakers who I had no problem reaching out to friend on Facebook since I first met her way back on Humpday, when I had a fun interview with her, her regular collaborator Mark Duplass, Josh Leonard and Alycia Delmore, the third part of the odd love triangle in that comedy. I remember we did the interview at the Magnolia offices, where I’ve done many interviews, and it was a fun interview where I took a picture of the four of them before I left. That year, Humpday was all anyone was talking about at Sundance, and I did finally get to see it there but my real journey learning about Lynn came with her next film, Your Sister’s Sister, once again with Mark, but this time joined by Emily Blunt and Rosemarie Dewitt. I interviewed Lynn and the two actresses, possibly at the Park Regency, but that was after going to not one, not two, but THREE premieres for the movie. The first was at TIFF, the second was at Sundance and the third was at Tribeca.

I spoke to Lynn a third time for her movie Laggies, paired with Keira Knightley, and then again, over the phone, when I was fighting cancer in Ohio in 2013 when she had Touchy Feely, one of her rare scripted dramas, and honestly, not my favorite film. But I did get to see her next movie, Outside In, at TIFF and got to talk to her again at the Orchard offices when that was finally released. By last year, I didn’t have a regular gig to interview her for Sword of Trust, but thankfully, Matt Neglia at Next Best Picture let me run it there.

In between all those movies, Lynn started having quite a bit of success on television with shows like Fresh Off the Boat, and then Netflix’s GLOW (where she first started working with Maron) and her Hulu mini-series, Little Fires Everywhere, something she was very excited about when we spoke last year -- it was the first thing for television she exec. produced and directed about half the episodes. Little Fires Everywhere just aired so it was still very fresh in everyone’s mind, but honestly, I have seen almost all her movies, other than maybe Touchy Feely more than once

I probably owe a lot to Adam Kersh for all the times I got to speak with Lynn over the past ten plus years, as he was publicist on both those movies and then continued to work with her as he went into personal publicity. He knew that I have been a fan of Lynn both as a filmmaker and director and as a person from all the times i’ve talked with her. It definitely had been enough times that by Laggies, she knew me by name, and we actually spoke quite a bit over social media in between official interviews.

I would say the same thing if she was still alive right now, but she had such a wonderful personality that made you feel special that you were allowed to spend time with her, and maybe that came from her time in Seattle, creating her own film scene. Kersh used to have a joke about it when I mentioned how much I love talking to her... he called it “Meltin’ for Shelton” and I could totally see how anyone who met her must have had at least a little bit of a crush on her.

I’ll even go so far as to say that I had been working on a script about my brother coming to get me in Vegas when I got stranded there in 2013 after being diagnosed, and she was the only director on my list to direct it. I had told her about it, and I kept pushing myself to get something finished that she could read because I really wanted her to be involved, whether it be as director or even executive producer. I knew that what she could bring to the table as a filmmaker and storyteller could help make up for my shortcomings and inexperience in writing a narrative feature.

I’m still going to keep writing it, and I have a few ideas of others to direct, but I just don’t think it will be the same without having her thoughts on it... even if she ended up hating it.

I’m really just shocked by how fast her life was taken from us and for her family and loved ones, which honestly, has to be everyone she’s ever meet and worked with. I can’t imagine for a second there being a single person on the planet who had anything but love and respect for her. She was just that kind of person... and then super-talented on top of everything else! I can’t even imagine what Marc Maron is going through, and I hope he’s taking a break for a bit to deal with those feelings. (They spoke about a project they had been working on for many years on that Indiewire IG Live last week, which was something I refused to miss.)

Lynn Shelton was only 54, and she had so much more to offer the world, as a filmmaker, as a storyteller, as a director and as a human being. I know I probably didn’t know her as well as others but to hear that she was taken out so quickly by a “blood disorder”... it’s absolutely devastating. I’m going to try to get through the rest of my day, but this one is very, very tough.

Rest in Peace, Lynn Shelton.. if there is an afterlife, I hope you’re making lots of new friends who will love you as much as your friends down here on earth.

[Note: In general, I hate to use someone’s death to promote my own writing, but I wanted to share some of my interviews, so hopefully you can understand how I feel right now while also learning more about what a fantastic filmmaker and person Lynn was.]

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/56593-exclusive-lynn-shelton-the-cast-of-humpday

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/91364-interview-the-ladies-of-your-sisters-sister

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/108176-interview-lynn-shelton-gets-all-touchy-feely

https://www.tracking-board.com/outside-in-filmmaker-lynn-shelton-returns-to-the-movies-after-four-years-of-tv-directing-interview/

https://www.nextbestpicture.com/latest/interview-with-sword-of-trust-director-lynn-shelton

#lynnshelton

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vksims · 2 years ago

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Finished Mukuro, Junko, and my simself. Not perfect, but good enough for now. I’ll likely redo the outfits for myself and Junko later, and once I find an accurately colored uniform set I’ll redo all the uniforms. Until then, there will be 2 uniforms for every student: a brown/black set and a gray/black set. I prefer the brown one for accuracy and vibes, but I cannot find any maxis match uniform sets in the right color for all genders.

Mukuro and I live in a separate apartment from Junko, who has more money and a nicer place because it fits. At some point I will turn the apartments into dorms and every apartment in San Myshuno will be dorms, some being shared.

(By shared I mean separate dorms built on the same apartment lot.)

Once I fill up all the apartments, I might “make my own” in Newcrest. I don’t know how I will do it, but I want an entire save for just Danganronpa (a non-despair au because I like being happy but I could duplicate it once done and make it closer to canon ig).

I’ll probably grab characters from the mangas or light novels if I can find enough information on them, or some from the DR3 anime (as much as I dislike it and refuse to watch it). If I grab anime-only characters then they will be townies most likely, or live in one of those “apartments” in new crest I make maybe. This save us going to look weird but I look forward to the long term goal.

I have no clue what I’m going to do with Willow Creek or Oasis Springs. I’ll also be ignoring Forgotten Hollow and Glimmerbrook until I figure out what to do with them. Especially since they are occult-centric. Oh! I just remembered Sulani exists.

Maybe I’ll turn Glimmerbrook into Novoselic? Since it’s widely not important and has few lots. The magic doesn’t fit but we could ignore it since it’s a portal to another realm anyways.

Sulani would make sense for Jabberwock Island then, but if I’m doing an in-school timeline then it wouldn’t be anything but a resort so maybe it doesn’t fit.

I could also try to fit in Towa City, though it wouldn’t make sense in a non-despair AU. Unless that’s where I put a bunch of lots for outings and stick Hope’s Peak Elementary along with the WoH. Then I could maybe play as another character adopting them from their parents! Ooh that would make great storytelling! Maybe Junko could persuade them to run away and then Nagito can find them alone in Towa City and he lets them stay with him? This would be an adult Nagito I suppose, and maybe he moves to Jabberwock with Hajime and some of the sdr2 crew. (Him and Hajime can meet on a field trip gone wrong and they start dating from there.) I imagine Mikan, Gundham, Kazuichi, Nekomaru, Akane, and Mahiru would be there too for starters.

here’s why they would be there in a non-despair au where a lot of jabberwock and the surrounding islands are known for resorts:

Nagito: his health (fresh air and sunlight to help his body heal)

Hajime: to be with Nagito, take a gap year before university to decide what exactly he wants to do, and find himself

Mikan: a job as a nurse at the resort, helps Nagito with his health, and also an escape so she can heal her mental health too

Gundham: to study the wildlife (He doesn’t stay long and probably moves to see new creatures)

Kazuichi: for that beach life! Actually he works on boats, planes, and any form of transit as a well known mechanic. He’s making connections for work, catching some rays, and getting to see guys and speedos to feed his little gay brain

Nekomaru: to spend time with friends before starting work as a team manager. He and Akane still train on the beach

Akane: she wanted to try someplace new, and maybe if it’s nice and this new gymnastics team that’s located here works out, she can use the money earned to bring her family over here. Wouldn’t growing up on the beach be nice? Plus her friends are here, a bonus!

Mahiru: the islands are beautiful subjects for photos, and seeing people be relaxed and happy would be great for her personal pictures.

Maybe lives there: Teruteru, Imposter

Teruteru could work as a chef at the resort, or live in the Spice District of San Myshuno

Imposter can retire early and be on vacation permanently, spending time with friends and people who care about them for themself. They deserve it <3

People that would visit often are Sonia, H1yoko (if I even make her), Fuyuhiko (owns a villa through the yakuza. Peko can stay with Nazumi to run it while he’s gone. Or Peko comes as bodyguard. He likes to hang with “the boys”)

Peko doesn’t care much for the beach, and Ibuki comes over when she can but has tours pretty often or is busy with music.

I think some of the thh cast would come over too! Since as adults in this universe they could move there or go on vacation there. Aoi would definitely go, Junko would go on vacation or have a villa, and Toko/Syo would take Komaru on vacation there <3

(What if Toko/Syo and Komaru adopt one/some of the woh?)

#💭 ) i speak #This is very long because it’s my train of thought #> dr nondespair save progress >

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princessnijireiki · 7 years ago

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didn't Brad Bird do cars 3 which if I remember right had this whole "entitled younger generation aspect to it?". Like the dude seems seriously smug about shit like that and him mentioning how they went through the "trouble and effort" to make an an character design for frozone's wife, but didnt use her because she's funnier as a voice is racist as fuck, esp acting like its a big effort to include more black people in a such white ass movie

Cars 3 was Brian Fee, according to Wikipedia— Brad Bird wasn't involved with the franchise at all, but Fee was a storyboard artist on Ratatouille. Though in all honesty, I think a lot of Pixar films have a weird "tone"? Like they all stray towards self-insert narratives that imo don't seem to like try very hard at all to deliver stories FOR children, or there's a certain amount of derision there. Probably not all of them (I haven't watched them all, which is funny bc I've seen almost all the Disney animated films; I find Pixar's storytelling more boring though tbh), but enough to be weird.Brad Bird is undeniably a smug asshole, though, and the whole thing with Frozone's wife remaining offscreen just as a nagging punchline (they didn't even REALLY give her a name— they took Frozone's "Honey, where's my supersuit?" line & said "Her NAME is Honey! :)))" as if that wasn't going to be obvious laziness anyway) is VERY reminiscent of the old Tom & Jerry cartoon episodes where a generic Mammy figure chased Tom around without ever showing her face. Like it is the exact same sort of punchline setup & delivery of an angry Black woman chasing after & scolding the beleaguered main character.And it's also vaguely akin to the Russos' treatment of Sam Wilson in the Captain America films— here's a Black side character for our white main heroes & villain, but he exists in complete goddamn isolation in his personal life. No pictures of family on the wall. No Black friends or romantic partners or kids or relatives. Just one dropped in there like a goddamn Lego. And we're happy to have him! I like Sam Wilson & I like Frozone & I'm happy seeing Black actors get work. But it's weird as shit, especially in fiction, in settings like Washington, DC & ig wherever The Incredibles is set, to write one (1) Black character and drop them into a narrative as if they materialized out of thin air; especially when it's like, all these other (white) characters have coworkers, classmates, peers, neighbors, detailed backstories & established character connections going on… and the Black character(s) don't get that same treatment.The Russos are much better about this than Brad Bird imo, but it's still jarring. Especially to double down on it with this ABW punchline of Frozone's wife, who we've never seen to the point that were this a different kind of franchise, her invisibility as a running joke would lead to, like, Norman Bates comparisons, since we can't tell if she's even really there.It's a hot ass mess & in this, 2018, the year of Black Panther and Beychella, I don't feel like Brad Bird deserves Black millenials' money for this kind of flagrant disrespect.

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wineanddinosaur · 4 years ago

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15 Cocktail Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Since most of us are missing our local bartenders as much as our friends and family during the ongoing pandemic, many of us have taken to our kitchens in an attempt to make our favorite drinks ourselves. But while G&Ts and vodka sodas are great every now and again, where do we turn when we’re craving something a little more complex? Enter: the “drinkstagrammer” — or drinks Instagrammer.

These bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have made names for themselves by sharing photos of whimsical drinks and helpful tips with their followers. So, at a time when we need inspiration more than ever, VinePair has collected a list of our 15 favorite drinkstagrammers, whom you should follow right now.

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Back from a long weekend in the forest, without WiFi or cell reception. With sheltering in place + most of my clients pivoting hard to lean into the digital world, these last few months have been insane and I’ve been constantly connected 📲 It felt amazing to just rest, read and fully relax for a few days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, based on all of your responses after sharing a video of my dog Pip on my IG story, apparently you want me to focus on corgi content instead of cocktails 🤔🐕 Can’t say that I blame you. Swipe for a look at sleepy vacation Pip. 🔊✌🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #highproofpreacher

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Jordan Hughes, also known as High-Proof Preacher, is a Portland-based mixologist and self-proclaimed “visual storyteller.” He’s also contributed delicious cocktails to VinePair’s recipe library, like the El Murcielago Cocktail and the Viking Colada.

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can't believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I'm looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let's just say this, it's only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I'll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

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Join California-based Julianna McIntosh in making cocktails that taste as delicious as they look. McIntosh creates out-of-this-world drink recipes, and — along with her mother — she runs a television show called “Bringing it Home” that delves into the stories behind the food we eat.

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Hey Y’all, Rare morning post. So many things are happening, but I wanted to thank both @mofad and @readspill for highlighting me and giving me a chance to talk about my work. . . SPILL is a hospitality co-op and online platform. This is there first online issue, and I was honored to be asked to be this month’s Industry Spotlight. Thank you to @davidmmor . . Last week (I think), I got to sit down with @sarikamin of MoFAD and talk about grief, history, @uniteamericastable and the Hospitality Census as well as my process for care. Take a listen. . . I will be linking both pieces in my story and bio. Drawing a rendition of @noahfecksisawesome photo by @cocktail_colors

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Ashtin Berry is more than just a sommelier and bartender. She’s also an activist and educator, as well as the founder of #americastable. Expect delicious drinks recipes, inspiring videos, and educational posts that explore how race and privilege play out in the drinks industry and beyond.

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

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Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

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Honored to be featured in @aberlour_us’s campaign for #internationalwomensday. Sharing my advice for fellow hustlers: “When you stand up for yourself, you stand up for all women. So lead by example, know your values, own your confidence, and don’t be apologetic for who you are and what you want to achieve.” #louderthanwords #readysetjo . . . . . #aberlour #aberlourwhisky #whiskylover #whiskyadvocate #whiskytasting #whiskylife #whiskyblogger #scotch #sevenfiftydaily #totc #whiskymagazine #scotchwhisky #singlemaltscotch #liqpic #50bestbars #worldsbestbars #greenwichvillage #thespaniard #pernodricard #womenwhowhiskey #womenwhowhisky #womeninhospitality #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth

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Joanna Lin is a cocktail connoisseur, photographer, and artist. Her feed includes a balanced combination of feel-good and politically driven content. Expect entertaining posts, such as this animation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drinking a Negroni, and mixology action shots. More recently, Lin has also shared Black Lives Matter protest photos and drawings.

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Our first in-person event since the lockdown would involve Tequila, of course. 🥃 Today is #NationalTequilaDay and we are celebrating with @patron by hosting a pop-up at @tacoboychs from 4PM to 6PM. Come say, ‘Hi’ and try our cocktail of the day, recipe listed below: ‘Blacker the Berry’ 1.5 oz of Patron Blanco 1 oz of BlackBerry Purée 🍇 Jamaican Bitters Limeade @drinkhooch Garnish: Sage leaf & Blackberries 🌱 Add Patron and blackberry puree to mixing tin full of ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into chilled glass. Carefully add Limeade soda until glass is full. Lovingly add sage and blackberry garnish. #GentleLadySips 💃🏽🍹✨ Photo by: @tacoboychs #cocktailbandits #cheers #celebrate #curlyladieswhotalkcocktailsdaily #southernlibationist #tequila #tequilacocktail #agave #willtravelforbooze #patron #blackberry #limeade #drinkhooch #hooch #curls #curlsandcocktails #cocktailsdaily #dailycocktails #smiles #popup #tacoboychs #wearecharleston #charlestonsc #tequiladay #authors #holyspiritschs

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Charleston mixologists Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves are the “Cocktail Bandits.” Their feed is full of drinks inspo, tasting videos, and more. Their book, “Holy Spirits!”, teaches readers about Charleston cocktail culture.

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For those of you who don’t personally know me, my name is Anthony Bates and (I think) I am more than a person who slings cocktails! I’m currently taking over @liquor’s Instagram today so you can find me there shooting the s***! Besides perfecting my Mai Tai – I’m really into reading, music, and definitely art… I love to see people be creative and express themselves artistically! I’m a introvert at times so I like to express myself through different forms of creativity wether I’m the creator or in collaboration with someone else. Here’s me on NYE at @undercote with a cocktail by @beaub.knowin …..I felt like Super Fly this day lmao… I hope everyone is having a great 4th and enjoying themselves! Illustration by: @jenchiascreative

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Harlem local Anthony Bates is a private bartender and a mixologist at The Polo Bar in New York. His bio reads “Heavy Drinker, Heavy Thinker,” and his feed reflects this, with bright recipes, fun illustrations, and educational captions.

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– A P P L E W O O D 1½ oz Apple Brandy ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Maple syrup Top with @sanpellegrinodrinksus Tonica Oakwood Add all ingredients except the Tonica to a shaking tin and then add ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a Collins glass. Top with Tonica Oakwood and garnish with fresh apple slices. – I had so much fun back in January on location in New York with @sanpellegrinodrinksus . We are excited to announce the launch of their new mixers! Here’s a recipe I created to feature the dry and spiced flavors of their delicious Tonica Oakwood. Cheers friends! . #AppleWood #SanPellegrino #TonicaOakwood #SanPellegrinoSparklingDrinks #TimeForTaste Sponsored Ad

A post shared by Barlow | Weekend Mixologist (@theweekendmixologist) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:35am PDT

Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud! 🌺 GINGERED BLOOD 🌺 45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange 🌿🌺��️ #whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

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Marisa’s feed, full of rainbow cocktails, is the definition of #Instagrammable. The Australian drinks creator posts recipes that are colorful, garnished to perfection, and simple enough to make at home.

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my 📸 @shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn't decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay? 😂😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @amcrommett

A post shared by Camille | Cocktail Blogger (@thecocktailsnob_) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:00am PDT

Though she’s a self-proclaimed cocktail “snob,” Camille’s page is fun and approachable. She’s a New York-based cocktail writer and happy-hour enthusiast (she even created the hashtag #happyhourathome), and her feed is full of exciting cocktail recipes and helpful advice for home bartenders.

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Turn up for Tiki 🍹🥥🍌🍍. It has been blazing hot here on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and all I want to do is crush tropical cocktails. But, honestly, it’s just one of those genres of drinks that always taste better at the bar – usually because I don’t have a pebble ice machine at home (yes, it does matter). . Lately, I’ve been making some Mai Tais with @denizenrum Merchant’s Reserve, @smallhandfoods orgeat, fresh lime, and dry curaçao. That’s as complex as it gets, but it’s well worth it. . Who has some easy tiki cocktails that they have developed at home worth sharing? I’m looking for some new flavors 👌🏽🍹.

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Tyler Zielinski is a mixologist and drinks writer. He’s contributed many classic and original cocktails to the VinePair recipe library, and his Instagram feed is full of beautifully photographed cocktails and helpful how-to videos.

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✨"Tartlet" 🍓 1.5oz Reposado // 3 Strawberries, muddled // 2oz Lemon Juice // 0.5oz Lime Juice // 1oz Simple Syrup // Pinch of Salt // Brut Sparkling Wine // Sour Candy Rope, for garnish⁣ on a @rawrutes tree pick of course!⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ Petite but with a sucker of a sour punch! I was obsessed with sour candies when I was younger and wanted to emulate that mother pucker of a smack when you take that first bite…but boozy.⁣⁣⁣ 🍓⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ #contest #supercall #mixology #cocktailporn #happyhour #cocktails #bartender #drinks #bartenderlife #craftcocktails #imbibegram #libations #liqpic #eeeeeats #drinkporn #eaterla #california #foodandwine #fwx #buzzfeast #bareaders #thekitchn #delish #boozytalk #BAReaders #FeedFeed #drinkstagram #tequila #sourpunch @sourpunchcandy @thefeedfeed.cocktails

A post shared by Dan Magro (@danmagro) on Jul 30, 2020 at 5:51am PDT

Dan Magro is a West Hollywood-based mixologist, host of Sip&Stream, and author of “Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People.” His cocktails are bright, fun, and always topped with impressive garnishes.

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Hey, you look thirsty 😛 throw some drink recs you’re craving in the comments and I’ll mix you up something in my IG stories later today! Lesssssssss get it! 🕺🏽👇🏽 #ApartmentBartender

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Elliott, an apartment bartender and cocktail recipe developer, has a feed full of colorful recipes and more. Check out his highlights for tips on everything from using bitters in cocktails to building a cocktail book library

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I really really miss @leyendabk and on days like today with May just around the corner I miss our patio the most. May has always been our biggest month with the weather being perfect combined with our anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. This year we were going to do a huge party for our five ( 5️⃣❗️) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila 1/2 oz @delmagueymezcal Vida 3/4 oz @cherryheering 3/4 oz lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

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New York-based Ivy Mix is an author, bar owner, and drinks educator. Mix is the owner of Leyenda — a Latin cocktail bar in Brooklyn — and the author of “Spirits of Latin America,” a cocktail book full of diverse Latin American cocktail recipes. Follow her for educational Instagram lives, cocktail recipes, and more.

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The face you make when your 23 month old son walks into your super serious, ice cutting shoot and furiously waves at you👋🏽 while shouting “HIIII DADAAAAAA” – at the top of his lungs. . But hey… it made for a semi decent/authentic smiling photo. God I love that kid.

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Based in Charleston, S.C., Miguel is a drinks creator and photographer. His feed is full of fancy yet approachable recipes you’ll want to recreate again and again. He’s also an expert cocktail party host and ice carver.

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can’t believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I’m looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let’s just say this, it’s only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I’ll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

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Hey Y’all, Rare morning post. So many things are happening, but I wanted to thank both @mofad and @readspill for highlighting me and giving me a chance to talk about my work… SPILL is a hospitality co-op and online platform. This is there first online issue, and I was honored to be asked to be this month’s Industry Spotlight. Thank you to @davidmmor . . Last week (I think), I got to sit down with @sarikamin of MoFAD and talk about grief, history, @uniteamericastable and the Hospitality Census as well as my process for care. Take a listen… I will be linking both pieces in my story and bio. Drawing a rendition of @noahfecksisawesome photo by @cocktail_colors

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

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Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

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Honored to be featured in @aberlour_us’s campaign for #internationalwomensday. Sharing my advice for fellow hustlers: “When you stand up for yourself, you stand up for all women. So lead by example, know your values, own your confidence, and don’t be apologetic for who you are and what you want to achieve.” #louderthanwords #readysetjo … . . #aberlour #aberlourwhisky #whiskylover #whiskyadvocate #whiskytasting #whiskylife #whiskyblogger #scotch #sevenfiftydaily #totc #whiskymagazine #scotchwhisky #singlemaltscotch #liqpic #50bestbars #worldsbestbars #greenwichvillage #thespaniard #pernodricard #womenwhowhiskey #womenwhowhisky #womeninhospitality #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth

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Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

@whats.marisa.drinking

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud! 🌺 GINGERED BLOOD 🌺 45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange 🌿🌺❤️ #whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my 📸 @shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn’t decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay? 😂😂😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @amcrommett

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I really really miss @leyendabk and on days like today with May just around the corner I miss our patio the most. May has always been our biggest month with the weather being perfect combined with our anniversary and Cinco de Mayo. This year we were going to do a huge party for our five ( 5️⃣❗️) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila ½ oz @delmagueymezcal Vida ¾ oz @cherryheering ¾ oz lime juice ¼ oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

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It felt amazing to just rest, read and fully relax for a few days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, based on all of your responses after sharing a video of my dog Pip on my IG story, apparently you want me to focus on corgi content instead of cocktails

Can’t say that I blame you. Swipe for a look at sleepy vacation Pip.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #highproofpreacher

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It’s fri-yay aka time for an 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of dreaming for the day we can get back into some of our favorite restaurants safely (because who knows when that will be)… let’s bring the Friday happy hour cocktails right into our home! After creating recipes for the past 4 months now, there’s a lot to choose from on our website! My personal favorite to celebrate the beginning of the weekend on a hot day is of course the Aperol Spritz. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But on a serious note, I can't believe that 4 months ago COVID lockdown hit in the US and that actually made me really start taking Join Jules seriously. It was the only way to turn a sour situation into a good one I guess. But, I do hope these cocktails have helped cure the oh so missed happy hours and that you look forward to so many more to come… (I'm looking at you 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧)!! Let's just say this, it's only the beginning of Join Jules 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘰! (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘢��𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴… okay okay I'll stop).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

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Dehydration station (minus a couple of bags). – – – – – – – – #garnish#dehdratedgarnishes#garnishes#gin#gins#ginandtonic#goodprep#cocktailgarnish#cocktails#cocktailgarnishes#brisbane

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Aussie Hee Chung is here to help you up your garnish game. His posts include easy drink recipes (including lots of delicious G&Ts), garnish how-tos, and more. Check out his garnish e-book here.

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Our first in-person event since the lockdown would involve Tequila, of course.

Today is #NationalTequilaDay and we are celebrating with @patron by hosting a pop-up at @tacoboychs from 4PM to 6PM. Come say, ‘Hi’ and try our cocktail of the day, recipe listed below: ‘Blacker the Berry’ 1.5 oz of Patron Blanco 1 oz of BlackBerry Purée

Jamaican Bitters Limeade @drinkhooch Garnish: Sage leaf & Blackberries

Add Patron and blackberry puree to mixing tin full of ice. Secure lid then shake passionately. Strain mixture into chilled glass. Carefully add Limeade soda until glass is full. Lovingly add sage and blackberry garnish. #GentleLadySips

Photo by: @tacoboychs #cocktailbandits #cheers #celebrate #curlyladieswhotalkcocktailsdaily #southernlibationist #tequila #tequilacocktail #agave #willtravelforbooze #patron #blackberry #limeade #drinkhooch #hooch #curls #curlsandcocktails #cocktailsdaily #dailycocktails #smiles #popup #tacoboychs #wearecharleston #charlestonsc #tequiladay #authors #holyspiritschs

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Barlow Gilmore makes and photographs creative libations that are almost too pretty to drink. This dedicated mixologist even carves his own ice!

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It’s National Tequila Day and I’m celebrating with this deliciousness! Salud!

GINGERED BLOOD

45ml Tequila Reposado @casamigos 15ml Ginger Liqueur @thekingsginger 30ml Lime Juice 20ml homemade Blood Orange syrup Garnish with Mint, Flowers & Blood Orange

#whatsmarisadrinking #thecocktaildreamteam #liqpic #libations #imbibe #cocktailpic #cocktailrecipe #instacocktail #drinkstagram #mixology #garnishgame #classicocktail #drink #drinkpic #drinkup #goldcoastcocktails #goldcoastlife #myfavouritecocktail #booze #craftcocktails #drinkporn #cocktailhour #drinking #mixologist #tequila #nationaltequiladay #tequiladay2020

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I fully intended to just select a few of my favorites from my

@shoottphotos session a few weeks ago. But they were all so good lol. I just couldn't decide. So I bought all 146 of them lol. So if you see a couple hundred pictures of me in the same outfit in the same location, just mind your business, mmkay?

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: @amcrommett

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Turn up for Tiki

. It has been blazing hot here on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and all I want to do is crush tropical cocktails. But, honestly, it’s just one of those genres of drinks that always taste better at the bar – usually because I don’t have a pebble ice machine at home (yes, it does matter). . Lately, I’ve been making some Mai Tais with @denizenrum Merchant’s Reserve, @smallhandfoods orgeat, fresh lime, and dry curaçao. That’s as complex as it gets, but it’s well worth it. . Who has some easy tiki cocktails that they have developed at home worth sharing? I’m looking for some new flavors

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"Tartlet"

1.5oz Reposado // 3 Strawberries, muddled // 2oz Lemon Juice // 0.5oz Lime Juice // 1oz Simple Syrup // Pinch of Salt // Brut Sparkling Wine // Sour Candy Rope, for garnish⁣ on a @rawrutes tree pick of course!⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣⁣ Petite but with a sucker of a sour punch! I was obsessed with sour candies when I was younger and wanted to emulate that mother pucker of a smack when you take that first bite…but boozy.⁣⁣⁣

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Hey, you look thirsty

throw some drink recs you’re craving in the comments and I’ll mix you up something in my IG stories later today! Lesssssssss get it!

#ApartmentBartender

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) year anniversary as well as my book launch. Instead we won’t. Instead, rather than being in Leyenda’s backyard mixing up drinks and hanging out with the whole neighborhood, I will just post them on social media. Like this one— featured in my book with link in BIO!—Cereza Picante: With this drink, I wanted to create an exceptionally fruit-forward fall-like sour that highlighted spice and smoke to compliment its fruity notes. The result is what its name advertises: one spicy cherry. 1 oz Jalapeño @siembraspirits Valles blanco tequila 1/2 oz @delmagueymezcal Vida 3/4 oz @cherryheering 3/4 oz lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherry flag. . Photo by @Shannonshootscocktails

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The face you make when your 23 month old son walks into your super serious, ice cutting shoot and furiously waves at you

while shouting “HIIII DADAAAAAA” – at the top of his lungs. . But hey… it made for a semi decent/authentic smiling photo. God I love that kid.

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THIRD YEAR SHOW ARTIST STATEMENTS

Christine Alba (@thehappilyeverafter): I started my instagram account nearly six years ago so that I could have a place to document my days with iPhone photos of people, places and things that I love, including playful flatlays of food and objects from nature. I think with patience and careful attention, we can find beauty in simple, ordinary subjects, and I try to capture and share such beautiful simplicity in my photos. I take pride in being able to say that even after all these years, 99.9% the photos I post to instagram are taken and edited on my iPhone.

Kayleigh Ann Archbold (@herheartlaughs) is the owner of Laughing Heart Photography. She was raised in Hewitt, New Jersey but has called Montclair home for the past six years. She’s a soul-baring wife, artist, photographer, chaser of light, and adventurer. She spends most of her time daydreaming about being a mermaid and traveling this beautiful planet with her husband Jason.

Bobby Bates*

Lauren Bowers*

Alessandra Agabiti Braghelli (@unaromanainamerica): Born in Rome, moved to NJ for love. Mom, lifestyle blogger. Loves Autumn, healthy food, coffee, old fashioned houses. Her happy places are libraries and Wildwood. Wanderlust.

T. J. Brown (@photobyteresa): Mama Bear, Earth child, dedicated steward of the environment, Educator, Biologist in training, Dance Instructor, Writer, SJ native. If you find me under the sun or stars, dancing to a great band, with wild curly hair, and my shoes nowhere to be found, you've caught me in my most lively element.

Theresa Campbell (@tcampbell210) is a hobbyist who loves to travel, take photos, and share them with the Instagram community. She runs several hubs on IG including @just_unitedstates (in its 5th year!) and @just_newjersey.

Rey Caparros*

Meaghan Cross (@ohkichan195): Being able to share my perspective through a lens is fun for me. Others get to share in my experiences and I get to document them to look at them later. More often than not, my friends have come to me to ask if I still have pictures from a particular outing or party; the answer is always yes. I like it for it's documentation purposes and that it's also a form of art I get to experiment with. I've tried painting and drawing, but I've always circled back to photography more often than not. I think it's partially what influenced my job choice; Radiologic Technologist (or X-ray tech for short).

Zevilla Dahliana (@zezefox) is an Outdoor Advocate. She supports positive change within her community by promoting an active lifestyle. She is passionate about the outdoors; you can often find her hiking mountains, kayaking, biking, and snapping photos in between.

Gina Danza (@wildginaa) is an outdoor and food photographer who is always looking for new places. Her mission is the make the outdoors more diverse and healthy.

Craig DeCicco (@macaloin) is a photographer and real estate agent from Jersey City who enjoys shooting landscapes/cityscapes and traveling in his free time. Craig is a published photographer whose work has been exhibited in galleries throughout New York and New Jersey.

Jessica Defabritis (@jessica.def): Photography is such an interpretive art form that is so fun to share. It leaves it up to the viewer to decipher what the story is behind each shot. Whether it be a person experiencing a wonderful new place or a tiny heart shaped leaf in the middle of the woods. You decide why those things matter most as you gaze at them. It's what makes it special, you get to tell a story but only you know the true plot. Making them beautiful to look at is just the fun part.

Keith Drennan (@mrblackthorn) is a photographer from Jersey. He generally focuses on landscape and portrait photography.

Sarah Erbe (@saraherbe3) is a 24 year old from Bay Head, New Jersey. She works in retail as an Assistant Buyer. Her hobbies include photography, traveling, and blogging.

Bart Everts (@bartlehe) is a librarian at the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers University-Camden and a historian of the Philadelphia region. He has written articles on South Jersey and the Philadelphia area for Hidden City Philadelphia, The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Camden County Heritage, and Pennsylvania History. In addition to his personal Instagram, he also manages the account South Jersey Vegan @sjpvegan, which features vegan food in South Jersey, Philadelphia, and beyond. A native of Collingswood, he now lives in West Philadelphia.

Scott Faytok (@sfaytok78) is a photographer in Central NJ who loves the shore and traveling. His favorite spot is Bay Head. He loves showing off his state.

Jamie Ferrugiaro (@missjamiekaren) is a sort of jack-of-all trades creative who is passionate about the outdoors, traveling, and art. She has lived in Jersey her whole life, and loves the East Coast.

Mike Forgie (@prestonlogan) is a Digital Marketing Specialist. He would love for you to figure out what his username is from.

Olivia Frawley (@livfreddy): I am a mid-20s high school biology and marine biology teacher. I love teaching my students concepts they can both observe and apply when they go out in the real world! In the meantime, I try to capture as much beauty as possible right here in NJ; from the hidden oases in the middle of the woods to fiery sunrises at the beach during fishing season. Maybe we will just let everyone else keep thinking it's "dirty" here - and the beauty can be our little secret.

Jessica Grennen (@Simply_jessg87) was born and raised in New Jersey and has always been the creative type. She likes to think she followed in her dad's love of photography and hasn't stopped since. She’s drawn to nature and architecture mostly, “one being fluid and the other bold, hard lines; my ying and yang I guess you could say.” In the future she would love to start selling her art but for now she is content sharing it with friends and family.

Danielle Grubb*

Michael Guccione (@michaelguccionephoto) spends most of his time photographing at the beach in Monmouth and Ocean counties. He has been a New Jersey resident for 9 years now, and loves showing people how beautiful this state is.

Emily Anne Harber*

Kate Hausman (@Khaus11):I am a Park Naturalist from Ocean County, but I spent the past two years living and working in Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. I've enjoyed documenting the differences between my southern and northern homes, particularly the natural/ecological ones.

Andrea Hayes (@andreas.photos): I believe there is so much beauty to be found in our surroundings, you just have to look for it. That is one of the reasons why I explore New Jersey. The other is that I love photography. Instagram has been a wonderful way to connect both.

Cristal Johnson (@cristalinaj): Mama. Teacher. Sunchaser. Dreamer. The skies, the seas, and the world around me.

Adam K*

Youn Lee (@yjbunnylee) has been living in Basking Ridge, NJ (Somerset County) for over four years. She is currently a graduate student at Pratt Institute and a freelance UX designer. She loves traveling up and down the I-95 corridor with her husband. She was born and raised in South Korea.

Micael Lopes (@billyoliver) is a self-taught photographer and instagramer from Brazil. He considers New Jersey his home because it is where he grew as an artist and it has shaped his photography skills in the way he sees light, color, and natural elements. He often likes to incorporate nature with a twist of urban style in his photos in light settings. As an artist he strives to create work that will evoke emotions and inspire others.

Matt Marcheski (@mattmarcheski) is a portrait and landscape photographer from the Atlantic City area. Traveling and meeting new people is his thing!

David McGraw Jr. (@ddmcgrawjr): I've worked as a concert and nightclub photographer for the past four years. Having grown up in New Jersey it's been great to come back and take photos, especially during my Jersey Collective week last year (election week in November). I hope to cover emerging music scenes in Newark and Trenton in the future.

Matt Murawinski (@mattmurawinski) is a 20-something nomad-at-heart. Producer for CNN by day and photographer by night (and weekends).

Donovan Myers (@stryfe2103): Storyteller and Wanderer from South Jersey. I've lived in New Jersey since I was 5, but only recently began to discover the hidden wonders of this place. I've spent the last few years wandering the state with camera in hand, discovering parts of this state I never imagined, and trying to tell a bit about these places through my pictures and my stories.

Arati Patel (@aratip05) has a background in Environmental Law and Policy. She has had a passion for the outdoors since she was young. She enjoys discovering small pockets of nature within urban areas and always had an appreciation of how resilient urban ecosystems are. She thinks that Jersey Collective is a wonderful community to help photo enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds have a chance to showcase their talent and the beauty of New Jersey and is thankful for this opportunity.

Natalie Pereira (@rockbeertravel): I have been fascinated with photo documenting my life and the world around me since I got my first LeClic camera in the 80s! I am completely self-taught and just focus on what I see and how I see it. In my professional life, I run a series of artisan markets in Jersey City called Marketplace JC and am lucky enough to be part of a network of artists in artisans in New Jersey.

Corrie Peterson (@upbeatlibrarian): i'm upbeat. i'm a librarian. i'm corrie peterson, just a human animal living alongside the atlantic ocean in new jersey, spending my time growing & stretching, learning & reading, taking walks, swimming laps, writing poems, looking for treasure & making art out of books that nobody else wanted.

Amy Petrie*

Artyom Pocapinskis (@art_poca) is inspired by nature and always in search of new adventures and experiences.

Cindy Price (@mostlymaplewood) has written extensively about food and travel for the New York Times and the American Michelin Guides. Her Mostly Maplewood photography project began when she moved to Maplewood, NJ with her husband and two young sons and began exploring the area. She shoots solely on her iPhone 7.

Jennifer Rojas (@digital.concepts) was born and raised in upstate NY. She moved to NJ about 13 years ago. She began photographing and exploring NJ and the surrounding areas about four years ago and hasn’t stopped since.

Jason M. Schack (@jmschack_photography) is a nature and landscape photographer from Waretown NJ, located in Southern Ocean County. You can find him anywhere along the Jersey Coast for sunrise and sunset. Fall and Winter are his favorite seasons for photography, and he hopes to see you out there!

Blaise Scott-Miller*

Ana Mo Shoshin (@madcat1) is a hand-quilter and artist living in Asbury Park, NJ with her husband and cats. She enjoys taking photos, coffee, rocks, and bones. See her work at madcatquilts.com.

Michelle Simone (@michelle.simone) is a multimedia artist who specializes in photography, deejaying, and filmmaking. New Jersey is very inspirational to her--from its culture to its geography to all of the hidden treasures it has to offer.

Jaclyn Sovern (@jsovs) is a 24-year-old based in the Tri-State area, with a BFA in Photography from The School of Visual Arts. In 2016 she launched her own company, Socially Relevant, a full-service agency providing day-to-day social media management, content creation, website design, and more. Visit her websites www.jaclynsovern.com & www.sociallyrelevantt.com.

Diana Van Horn (@dianavanfarley) is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based out of Asbury Park and has lived in various parts of New Jersey her entire life. When she’s not out photographing the cute @AnimalsofAsbury, she enjoys documenting local events & politics.

Ed Waldron (@edwaldrons): I try to capture the built environment we have created within the natural beauty of the state. Pictures that incorporate architecture, constructed environments, and their placement in nature give a true sense to how we live and what makes New Jersey a great place to be.

David Warner (@davidwarnerphotography) grew up in New Jersey and has called it home all his life. When he was 12 years old, he had a darkroom in his parents’ basement and was hooked ever since. Although he does headshots, weddings, and much more, he really loves capturing the history and nature that we have all around us in the Garden State.

Sean Whener*

Kyle Willis*

Ben Wurst (@reclaimednj) is a field biologist who is happily married with two young children. He works with rare wildlife along the southeastern coast of New Jersey. He’s into everything related to the outdoors, including photography. He tries to use his creative skills in his work to highlight the need for conservation of wildlife and habitat preservation. In 2011 he started a small business centered around reducing wood waste being sent to landfills and use that salvaged wood to create picture frames and other creations.

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Kevin Cage of @spotlightsaga reviews... Fear the Walking Dead (S03E03) TEOTWAWKI Airdate: June 11, 2017 @amc @amc-walking-dead Ratings: 2.504 Million :: 1.02 18-49 Demo Share Score: 7.25/10 @amc-fearthewalkingdead TVTime/FB/Twitter/Tumblr/IG/Path: @SpotlightSaga **********SPOILERS BELOW********** Ever start watching an episode and ask yourself if what you are watching is even the right series? That's how 'TEOTWAWKI' kicks off FearTWD's 3x03, in a bit of a complete mindfuck... And since that's exactly how we like our horror, I gotta say that this is exactly what we want from creators Robert Kirkman & Dave Erickson when it comes to this series. S3 started off with a 2-parter, the first of which was a complete mess... It did its job however and quickly moved the pieces and characters of a show that had felt largely displaced since the S2 mid-season finale, when all the characters were quite literally separated and repositioned. Part 2 raised the stakes and showed a new leader emerging to the family forefront. No not Jeremiah Otto (Dayton Callie), tho Jeremiah is quite the enthralling question mark with tension radiating from his being, unmatched to any other current character on the show... The reference belongs to Madison (Kim Dickens) who has grown from meek, frightened wannabe-humanitarian in S1 & S2 to strong, focused, matriarch at the start of S3. Her switch is so refreshing, it reminds me of my favorite aspect of TWD Universe, with the evolution of Carol over the course of 7-Seasons... Without her I'm not sure I'd keep coming back to the show again and again through rough patches of writing and that spacious chapterized-style storytelling that TWD has adopted and clung onto so tightly. FearTWD is no different, it's shown us that it can go up & down and back & forth, but that the viewer should show allegiance, because the reward is greater than the risk... The slow-burn and psychological & sociological heavy emphasis creates compelling television, period. Here we are, and in just 3-episodes it feels like like FTWD has literally leaped across the Grand Canyon. The set-up is REAL. The writers and creators, this episode specifically written by S1 'Revenge' contributor Ryan Scott, have positioned Matriarch vs Patriarch, or at least that's what I'm begging for it to eventually come down to. Nick (Frank Dillane) remains the family wild card, but seems to fall in line under the sudden soft-motherly authoritarian switch Madison has embraced, even attempting to sway Luciana to stay put and stick to the plan that Madison is forming. After all, 'some plan' is better than roaming with 'no plan', Nick should be very well aware of this firsthand. Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey) remains her mother's faithful, running off to what her mother thought was a Christian Rock band/teen bible study group. Alicia quickly finds out that Gretchen Trimbol's (Rae Gray) Bible Band is really an angsty get-together that resembles the most normal thing to teen life Alicia has probably seen in years, maybe ever. They smoke bongs and center their group in a basement that oddly resembles the one of 'That 70's Show', placing a zombie head in a birdcage named Jeff in the middle of their teenage pow-wow... Just consider him their post-apocalyptic, living-dead, magic 8-Ball... Only Jeff doesn't tell them their futures, but they do joke and speak for Jeff, which I can see taking a very hard and disturbing left turn. Sure, it's almost relieving and funny in a way for Alicia now, but there's something significantly unsettling about this whole picture. Teenagers can be dangerous, they haven't developed a good sense of empathy yet, which makes them borderline sociopathic... And in this environment, that's a terrifying thought. While the teenagers and Jeremiah Otto gain steam in the 'potential threat' department, Troy (Daniel Sharman) almost seems to be losing his menacing edge... Proving once more that where you start out in the TWD Universe isn't where you necessarily end up. That's not to say that Troy won't have some sort of relapse and engage in a psychotic break, but his almost overkill 'Dudley Do-Right' brother, Jake (Sam Underwood), and the revealing of the boys' now deceased, drunkard mother, Tracy Otto (Emma Caulfield), paints a picture of two boys that withstood damage and went separate ways in terms of psychological consequences. If one is ying and the other is yang, then underneath their surface lies an opposite of their light and dark essences... Meaning, I don't necessarily expect these two to stay in the positions that they currently hold forever. If anything, Jake is far more passionately devoted to his father than Troy. This may actually prove useful to Madison and her clan somewhere down the line. Irony can always be expected and absorbed in the realm of post apocalyptic, psychological horror. Victor Strand (Colman Domingo) is basically on another planet, riding around, searching for someone he shouldn't be... His former associate, Dante (Jason Manuel Olazabal). Strand has been running scheme after scheme since losing his money in Katrina and not all of his financial victims fell for his deep, silky voice and natural charisma like his late partner, Thomas. Dante was basically waiting for the man to show up, clearly excitable and boisterous on his arrival, showing off his ruthless tactics and liquid currency then threatening to throw him over a large dam and then actually throwing him in a cage. Remember folks, if a character doesn't die on screen, then they are most likely still alive. I've heard a lot of talk about Daniel being some kind of mirage, that's clearly not the case. I would have preferred to see some sort of fire damage to Daniel's face or body, though we may see signs of that later, but I guess showing that would immediately ruin the excitement and mystery of Daniel's sudden reappearance. FTWD continues to move into the right direction, now slowly positioning characters into their natural positions instead of tossing them where they need to go as quickly as possible as shown in the S3 opener. There's a lot of talk about ratings, which I have included at the top of the review. While it's true that FTWD has slowly tapered off from a massive start in S1, it's still doing quite well for a show on cable. It remains AMC's 2nd highest rated series on the network. Just because a show doesn't get TWD like numbers, doesn't mean that it isn't successful. It looks to me like FTWD has found its cushion, so to speak, and will most likely waver slightly above & below this current number, barring premieres and finales. Even dropping a few more points in the coveted 18-49 demo will not hurt this series one bit. FearTWD carries on...

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What Photos Should You Be Posting On Instagram?

Struggling to determine which photos will perform the best on your Instagram account? To give us insight on some of the best Instagram tips for photographers, we asked four different artists for helpful advice due to their success on the app:

Bella Kotak – Fine Art Photographer

Jason Vinson – Wedding Photographer

Vanessa Joy – Wedding Photographer

James Day – Wedding Photographer

Below you’ll find the answer to what content does best on Instagram. We’ve provided an action step for each question to help you implement these posting procedures. If you missed Part 1 of this article, you can read it here.

What Type of images Will Draw In People’s Attention?

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A lot of what you see on Instagram from professional photographers is trial and error. Some have been in the game long enough to truly understand their audience while others are just throwing up images hoping something will stick. To set yourself apart, tie in a concept or story with each post:

“Start writing notes in your phone. Start with a story, then look for images that back up your stories. Look for images that will get people’s attention – images that won’t be a slow read and that are more likely to grab people’s attention quickly.” – James Day

Action Step: Find a series of images that tell a story, ideally three so that you can post them in a row. Write out captions that supplement the storytelling of the photo or asks a thought-provoking question. You’ll find that more people will engage with your content and it will increase the likelihood of them commenting.

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Can I Post A Mixture Of Personal & Professional?

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This is a common question we get asked in our community. There is no right or wrong answer; however, if you run your personal account as your business account, you are bound to aggravate one audience group – either your friends/family or your consumer base. Always keep in mind that if you post something personal, it should still be related to your overall brand persona.

“I try to select photos that stay within my style. I always want to represent my brand clearly and realistically. Remember to always post with intent! Don’t just post pictures because they’re pretty. I outline five major post types here.” – Vanessa Joy

Action Step: For every 10-15 business-related posts, sprinkle in one personal post. Make sure that it still has something to do with your brand and that it falls in line with the personality you’ve created. See Vanessa’s example above where she discusses how meaningful it was to teach at a photography conference for Canon USA.

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How Do I Stand Out?

Authenticity and consistency are the two most important things to remember when curating content. If your style is light and airy and all of a sudden you post a dark and moody portrait, you are confusing your followers, as well as your brand image.

“It pays to be different as long as you are consistent with those differences. People want to know what they can expect if they follow you.” – Jason Vinson

Action Step: Figure out what your specialty is and start posting images that fall into that category or style.

Should I Post Multiple From The Same Shoot?

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On Instagram, there is such a thing as too much. Use IG Insights to determine when your followers are engaging with your content. After selecting the best days and times, curate your content accordingly so as not to overflow your feed. You don’t want to give away all of your high-performing content too soon.

“I pretty much treat my profile as an evolving portfolio. If I wouldn’t put the image on my website then I won’t post it on my account. I know that my followers like and engage with “epic portraits” more than real moments, so I make sure and spread out the real moments between a few portraits.” – Jason Vinson

Action Step: After you’ve finished editing a shoot, select a group of images that you think will do well on Instagram. Experiment by posting them at your most popular times and compare and contrast to analyze why some did better than others. Perhaps one image performed poorly compared to the others, or maybe one was a completely different style and struck a chord with your audience.

How Do I Get More Visibility On My Posts?

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A great way to bring more attention to your new posts is to utilize Instagram Stories. This is also a great tool to share your brand persona and the person behind the lens.

“I’d recommend utilizing Insta stories to share more behind the scenes as that is a great way to share more about the production as well as connect the audience to you as a person.” – Bella Kotak

Action Step: For every post, think of a unique and creative way to draw your followers to see it. You can use features like the question box or the poll to engage them.

Quick Recap – Instagram Tips for Photographers:

Post images that tell a story and use the caption to supplement your message.

Post a mixture of personal and professional images but make sure you have a majority of business-related content that is on-brand.

Figure out what your specialty is and start posting images that fall into that category or style.

Experiment with posting multiple images from one shoot, but make sure to spread them out on your feed.

Utilize IG Stories to help bring eyes to your new posts.

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Your review is killing me xD I knew you would love Devour just as much as I did. It was a better comedy then the hangover. Jensen's acting is worth more then 20 Eddie Murphy's. May Chuck bless you for finally watching it. Best line delivery (during the party scene) "Why don't you report him? he does this all the time." ahahahahah! just freaking watch it over & over again till your dizzy. And I liked Alan he has talent.

Alan was an unexpected nice touch that brought some levity to a nonsensical plot. I just hope Dad didn’t watch the scene of his son and Dominique Swain performing epileptic fits on a chair. The sex scene is the same as the scare scenes, instead of being turn on or being scared off, I laugh at the awkwardness of the execution. Devour basically dicked around for the bulk of its running time, repeating itself over and over again while not truly moving forward with its story. “Focus” in your friend! When watching Jensen I kept thinking, “stop bobbing your head”, “why are you looking up all the time were you told it makes your look shy and young because you’re supposed to be a teenager?” and “you need more intensity, son, even your name is Gray”. Gee gawd I’m turning into George Lucas who only gave two directions to his actors in Star Wars, “faster” and “more intense”. Mark, Carrie, and Harrison were throwing their arms in the air going “how in the hell can we act faster and more intense what does that even mean?”

Tropes are storytelling convention, they’re tools used by creators to express their ideas to the audience. It is impossible to have a tropeless tale because tropes exist because they work in the storytelling. Devour had so so so many tropes and still come out confusing, nonsensical, and worst, a boring non-scary horror movie.

Abusive Parents: Mama Satan kills her son’s friends, family and forces him to drink the blood of his adoptive parents.

Anti-Anti Christ: Jake doesn’t wanna join the family Satan business.

Asshole Victim: Dakota kills a married professor who repeatedly sexually harassed her.

Big Bad: Satan who’s behind the game that kill its players.

The big “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”: Jake seeing his adoptive parents hanged together.

Developing Doomed Characters: First half of the movies establishes Jake’s relationships with his friends, family and his boss.

Even Evil Has Standards: Even though he’s the leader of a Satantic cult, Ivan won’t make a human sacrifice.

Faux Affably Evil: mama Satan apologies to Jake for killing his loved ones while insisting he should join her. Then when Jake refuses, mama Satan grabs the chalice and forcefeeds Jake with the blood of his adoptive parents.

Frame-Up: mama Satan punishes Jake for his refusal to join her by framing him for the murders of his parents.

Friends with Benefits : Jake and Dakota have sex but are not dating.

Speed Sex: Dakota gets on Jake’s lap for few seconds of epileptic thrashing

Mean Boss: Jake’s boss fires him because his nephew needs a job.

A Pupil of Mine Until He Turned to Evil: Ivan taught Adan the dark arts until Kater sacrificed Ivan’s wife to Satan.

Through the Eyes of Madness : In the end, Jake wonders if he really did do the murders and if everything he saw was just in his head.

Villainous Incest: mama Satan takes the form of Marisol to seduce her son, and after revealing the truth she still wants to carry on with him.

You Monster! : Jake is called a monster by the police who thinks he killed his parents and drank their blood.

#devour

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