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Scott Bader Instructor: Malcolm Campbell English 1102 February 3, 2013 iPhoneography: Instaprofessional Introduction/Overview We all know Instagram, the mobile photo sharing social network that has taken the world by storm. Since its release in October 2010, Instagram has spread from iPhone to iPod, iPad, Android and Blackberry, with over 100 million registered users, 90 million of which are active users monthly as of January 2013. We all see them, teenagers, young kids, and even adults standing around squinting at their smartphone screen as they hold it in their outstretched arm just to snap a picture to crop into a square and apply a preset filter and post Instagram. Less and less we see people pick up their old point-and-shoot cameras and even their dslrs and take pictures. Everyone is turning to their smartphones to take pictures and capture memories and leaving their cameras to collect dust in a drawer. As the cameras that come built into our smartphones and apps like Instagram growing in popularity, what are camera companies doing to try to keep up with this growing trend?
Comment [TB2]: SO is this possibly the idea you are focusing on? Or just one layer of it? Or a random statement that doesnt apply at all? Comment [TB1]: Good facts!!!! From the start I can tell that you have done your research. Mr. Campbell will be thrilled haha

Initial Inquiry Question(s) How are smartphones and mobile apps changing the photography world? What are camera companies like Nikon, Canon and Sony doing to keep up and compete with the growing use of smartphone cameras? How has Instagram changed the way pictures are shared? How are
Comment [TB3]: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE !!! You are definitely going about this from all sides of the spectrum here. As Campbell says, curiosity is key.. What about time relevance? Then and now.

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camera companies trying to pull consumers off their smartphones and put point-and-shoot cameras in their hands? How are camera companies conforming to the Instagram craze? How we are changing the way we communicate? How has Instagram made photography more popular?
Comment [TB4]: Good questions, all of which are eplorable! You have so many, and I wouldnt limit yourself to just one. Maybe find two that compare OR contrast very well and investigate both!

My Interest in this Topic Im interested in this topic because I love photography and want to know how it is changing the photography world.

Next Steps Search the New York Times and the Library Archives. In this last section, state where you will go next to find more research on your topic. Do some research about new products and products already on the market.
Comment [TB5]: This is very vague. You want to know about the people. The users. And how might you be able to contsct these users? Interview your friends. Do some self research. Create a research plan. WHAT are you looking for and WHERE is the best place to find it?