When Elise Swopes first joined Instagram in 2011, she couldn’t have imagined that she’d one day be featured on billboards, in commercials, and on mood boards at agencies across the globe.She just knew that the phone in her hand held an incredible power, one that would allow her to inspire others while showcasing her unique vision.
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Photo by Amanda How
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While almost everyone has a phone, not everyone makes art with it.Swopes is determined to change that by making her methods accessible. She takes the mystery out of creating magic through her Swopes So Dope podcast, Swopes Note newsletter, and tutorial video channel. She’s worked extensively with technology companies like Adobe and Apple to motivate a new generation of photographers.
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Her work has allowed her to vacation with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, eat delicious vegetarian meals in exotic locales like Dubai and Tokyo, and meld art with a message that has an ability to reach millions.
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TEDXUIUCFrom Myspace in the early 2000s to Instagram and iPhone photo editing today, Elise Swopes has experienced the internet in all it's evolving stages. She uses her experiences to show that growing up as a Child of the Internet has truly placed individuals at one of the best times to be successful if they take advantage of the endless tools that the internet has to offer. When Elise Swopes first joined Instagram in 2010, she couldn’t have imagined that she’d one day be featured on billboards, in commercials, and on mood boards at agencies across the globe.
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