Manchester’s First Instameet


Last night I attended the first Instameet in Manchester. A networking event with a twist.

Having only jumped on the iPhone wagon a few months ago, I was introduced to Instgram by a friend of mine shortly after. “It’s like Twitter… but for pictures.” I was sold.

After a few attempts (and looking at what everyone else was doing) I got the ball rolling and was able to take a few arty shots and add some interesting effects (particularly a fan of Kelvin).

A monkey, the beach, buildings, cake and home-made fish pie, instagram really does accommodate it all!

                          

Never did I think that this funky phone app would become a reason to MeetUp.

Last night I attended the first Instameet in Manchester. A networking event with a twist. Everyone who uses Instagram was able to send their pics to the organisers (kate and James) and like magic, they were printed for everyone to see.. and even take home with them!

Being new to networking I understand the constraints of ‘mingling’ with people you don’t know, but I instantly felt involved in the MeetUp upon arrival. Seeing my pictures exhibited and mixed in with others gave a great social buzz for everyone. Granted, the two for one cocktail offer helped a little, but I would recommend this MeetUp for anyone who has a creative eye.

                         

Each picture had the name of the ‘photographer’ on so you were able to start following and viewing more of their work instantly. Here’s some of my recommendations..

James_g_brown

Inityeah

Sanjayprasad

Oldfashionedsus

Technicalfault


Instameet happens in cities all over the world from Sydney to New York and it’s great that Manchester is getting involved. I hear on the grapevine that there will be another Instameet at Christmas time. Pictures and mulled wine, what more could you want?! Keep an eye on our events page to keep up to date. 

Now, to make a nice collage of all my new instagram pics!

 #instameetMCR

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Twitter: @Orchard_Mairi
Instagram: mairigold

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  • Really nice write up. Thanks for coming down again! James @james_g_brown
    27/10/2011 17:22:05 by James Brown

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