I can relate and also miss newspapers. I delivered them as a kid and remember the inky blackness in my fingers and the satisfaction of landing the paper on the porch.
Hey Riley! I have loved following your photography and excited to see your Substack, I am brand new here as well and still learning.
Honestly I’d be really curious what you think about social media in general. One thought I have had lately is how in our day to day there is joy, excitement, even a sense of pride? In finding “lowkey” locals only, hidden little spots that have AMAZING service/products and we sometimes even gatekeep because it is so good, in part, because of its smallness and simplicity.
Yet on social media it feels the opposite? Where accounts/creatives/businesses with small followings are not really viewed as “hidden gems” and more scrolled past as less valid/talented because the lack of likes, shares etc.
At least that is how it can feel, and at the end of the day maybe it’s just an insecurity from a smaller creative POV.
Long ramble but if you have thoughts I would love to hear!
I think it's in our inherent nature to find places less traveled, or restaurants less eaten. the feeling of finding a hidden gem is one of the greatest joys in life. But, like creativity, everything has been done, nothing is original and someone has been there before you, and will after. I love sharing new off the grid restaurants with friends who I know will appreciate it and see it similarly to how I do. I rarely share that stuff on instagram. maybe a hint in a picture to see if anyone who has been there before notices, but that's about it. this is why im excited about Substack. I feel like everyone here will see places the same way I do.
Ah, this makes me happy to see you and your creativity here, amigo.
I can relate and also miss newspapers. I delivered them as a kid and remember the inky blackness in my fingers and the satisfaction of landing the paper on the porch.
This is gonna be fun!
Awesome Riley! Happy to read your thoughts
Modern day Tyler Brule
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Awesome! I can’t wait to read the next one!
Awesome Riley, looking forward to reading!
Good play with the words. Looking forward to see how it’s gonna turn out
Stoked for this!
Love it! So glad I subscribed!
Reporting and ready for duty RH.
here for this
Hey Riley! I have loved following your photography and excited to see your Substack, I am brand new here as well and still learning.
Honestly I’d be really curious what you think about social media in general. One thought I have had lately is how in our day to day there is joy, excitement, even a sense of pride? In finding “lowkey” locals only, hidden little spots that have AMAZING service/products and we sometimes even gatekeep because it is so good, in part, because of its smallness and simplicity.
Yet on social media it feels the opposite? Where accounts/creatives/businesses with small followings are not really viewed as “hidden gems” and more scrolled past as less valid/talented because the lack of likes, shares etc.
At least that is how it can feel, and at the end of the day maybe it’s just an insecurity from a smaller creative POV.
Long ramble but if you have thoughts I would love to hear!
I think it's in our inherent nature to find places less traveled, or restaurants less eaten. the feeling of finding a hidden gem is one of the greatest joys in life. But, like creativity, everything has been done, nothing is original and someone has been there before you, and will after. I love sharing new off the grid restaurants with friends who I know will appreciate it and see it similarly to how I do. I rarely share that stuff on instagram. maybe a hint in a picture to see if anyone who has been there before notices, but that's about it. this is why im excited about Substack. I feel like everyone here will see places the same way I do.
This is awesome. This reminds me of Hemingway, I’m here for it.
A bit late to the party, but excited to see what's in store!