The art of authentic storytelling when algorithm’s filter our world

How I’m learning to balance creativity with responsible technology use.

Anything can vanish at a moment’s notice—relationships, opportunities, dreams…

If you have a teenager at home, the TicTok take down might have ruined your week! Fortunately, we don’t use TicTok in my house but that doesn’t mean we didn’t feel the impact.

It was a reminder we should all take keep in mind.

My kiddo is 13 year and I’ve successfully taught ‘social media isn’t good for our mental health’. Witnessing it’s effects firsthand, I receive frequent reports of the drama other kids are dealing with ‘after hours’ because of the all access pass to their peers.

I’m a professional photographer with 20 years of experience. I KNOW how to lie with my camera. Social media lies! AI lies. All of these things are a ‘percentage’ of the truth.

As a photographer, I carefully curate the ‘truth’ I want to show the world. And social media is a tool for selectively curating our lives… showing the world the image we wish to project.

I’m diving deeper into the impact of photography and social media on our perceptions of ourselves. How this paradox of progress is tied to our mental health, our connections and ultimately how we view ourselves.

Join me as I explore:

  • The art of authentic storytelling in a filtered world-
  • Balancing creativity with responsible technology use-
  • Techniques for powerful, meaningful imagery-
  • Real connections vs. ‘screen connections’
  • How to create boundaries so YOU control media instead of it controlling you!
  • Teaching the next generation ‘digital citizenship’

Whether you’re a client, fellow photographer, creative companion, or you simply stumbles across my feed- your story is part of this journey!

Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of modern visual culture, share valuable tips and gain insights along the way.

Let’s regain our freedom from social media and take back the power and legacy of our photographs, one frame at a time.

Welcome friends!

xoox- Adrienne

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I'm ADRIENNE MAPLES

I’m your go-to photography guru and I love making people feel great about themselves— My biggest goal is simple: to help you capture, create, and treasure your memories.

 

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& tools to freeze time, enjoy your quality family time and create a future you love…

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Photography Services in Kansas City based in Overland Park, Kansas. Offering one-on-one photography classes to students of all ages.

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Adrienne Maples

 

Kansas City photographer, Adrienne Maples, weaves together powerful narratives with her photographs to create mood and evoke emotion.

 

She's an AI enthusiast, passionate about teaching others how to use technology responsibly for the greater good. Known for her 'spunk & pizazz', she directs from behind her camera, finding impromptu designing to transform mediocrity into the extraordinary.

 

She a board member of AIGA and KCAC. As a committee member of KCDW, she organized the 2024 talks: The A.I. Asset, Creator as Curator.

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