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Photographer @BrandenHarvey Turns Instagram Followers Into Friends

Branden Harvey (@brandenharvey) is passionate about community. As the Portland, Oregon-based photographer states on his profile, “I believe your story matters,” and as one of Oregon’s top InstaMeet organizers and the creator of the #storyportrait hashtag, he means it. So far over 1,000 photos have been submitted to the #storyportrait tag, which Branden created to encourage people to “share the stories of the people in your life. Authentically. Genuinely. Lovingly.”

Whether he’s exploring with other Instagrammers he just met, or traveling to India on a trip partly funded by his Instagram connections, Branden’s perfected the art of turning Instagram connections into real-life friends. Check out his top tips for how to follow suit below and be sure to follow him at @brandenharvey.

Take genuine interest in people and ask solid questions. Learn about pasts: where people are coming from. Learn about futures: what they’re hopeful about. Then find out how they’re going to get from point A to point B.

Don’t be afraid to meet in real life. Get coffee, visit bookstores, attend Instameets or get lost taking photos in a forest.

Be the most encouraging person you know. Look for awesome ways to compliment people’s work that you admire.

Cultivate your sense of adventure. Take risks and step outside of your comfort zone. Crash on people’s couches, buy plane tickets and plan road trips with people you’ve never met before. (But use common sense when possible)

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We spend a lot of time talking to people about Foursquare, and we constantly hear they use Foursquare for two things – to keep up and meet up with their friends, and to discover great places. Every month, tens of millions of people open up the app to do each.

But, as it turns out, each time you...

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Portraits of the Purpose Economy: Hidemi Sato

“Is it even possible to change your mind after you graduate?” Before even entering higher education, young millennials maturing during ‘The Great Recovery’ are already bracing themselves for the dogfight that awaits them on the other side:‘the real world.’

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Day in the Life Project

Well, the time has come to release my first post, fresh off of the tumblr press. If you want to gain a better background understanding of my blog, be sure to NOT click on the “about” link at the top of the page.

You see what I did there.

I’m sorry, I’m a ballerina, we aren’t supposed to have personalities, I just forgot myself for a minute.

Anyways, regaining much needed focus I have many projects to release to all of you, being my devoted followers (which at the present aren’t any… yet), so I shall begin by sharing a collaboration between a photography student and professional journalist and myself from this past autumn. 

In this project released above, Anna Hultman, a Swedish journalist staying in NYC for a stint at the New York Film Academy was assigned a project that follows a day in the life for a photography subject. Above are different selected snapshots from her study of my life as her subject, the ballerina. A few of the shots are in the dance studio from my old high school, from where I recently graduated, the Professional Performing Arts School. The others are in my dorm room as well as Irving Plaza where I attend Hillsong NYC.

You can check out more about her and her photography at the following link: 

http://annahultman.com/portfolio-items/ballerina-lydia-bevan/

(More information should be added over time and I will be sure to update accordingly.)

At the end of her week shooting me, we settled into a booth of Think Coffee in Union Square for an interview that turned into a sharing of stories. I think that is one of my favorite thing about the job. When a connection turns into a friend.

Until the next post…

Chow,

Lydia

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"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. Be careful outside and watch where your walking.

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The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Making wise choices for your life is the daily decision to prioritise God's Word and apply it in any and every circumstance. Ps @briancharleshouston. I am @socality #socality

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"The decisions you make will determine whether your life can flourish or not... ...Whatever you prioritize in your life will be strengthened. So when you put your relationships first then they will prosper." - Brian Houston via @youversion #HowToMaximiseYourLife (at Union Square Park)

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If you really want to change the world you MUST have a supportive foundation. People who will lift you up and push you into your destiny. "We don't determine our destiny, our daily habits determine our destiny." - Terry Winston #vscocam #vsco #brooklyn

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Apart from Himself, people are the greatest gifts God has given us. When God wants to invest into us and bless our life, he will often use people. - Brian Houston. Chad and Julie are truly a blessing this generation, so grateful for our friendship. #vscocam #vsco #spice #nyc (at Spice)

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"When you ignore your gift, you runaway from your purpose." #ConsciousDaily @cmagazine. Proverbs 18:6 - A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

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"Maximising your life means taking every opportunity to learn and grow. No one escapes challenges and trials; the difference is in how you face them." || via @briancharleshouston #HowToMaximiseYourLife #youversion. #vscocam #vscolove #nycisbest #nyc #nycprimeshot #strideby (at Famous Ben's Pizza)

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Influence people > Change people

Don't try to change people because you can't. Influence people by the way you live and talk. If you want people to be more generous, Be generous.. if you want people to be more healthy, Be more healthy.. The key to change is becoming what you want to see in others..

This is inspired by a conversation with my brother and friend Josh Neuroth check his blog for inspiring insight about life and relationships. 

http://joshneuroth.com/

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To become a lovable company or brand.. I believe a culture of servant-hood must be in place to continually add value to the staff, customers and partners.

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The real question is does our staff & customers trust us.. if you can answer yes to both, you're on your way to greatness

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I was quietly listening for God this morning. I began to pray and I found God revealing some ugly parts of my heart to me. He revealed that my prayers were promise-focused not God-focused, my thoughts were consumed with things besides Him, and though I yearned for my heart to serve God alone I...

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Nearly 30 million people around the world are enslaved, exploited for labor used for trafficking, or sold as property. - #EpochTimes | Stay grateful and use your gifts to help others | Amazing mango drink from @jambajuice #Zion

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212 #NYCSTARTSUP Event Recap

Yesterday was an extremely exciting day for Evol8tion! Partnering with sponsors 212 NYC and The New York Times  (as well as presenting sponsor PulsePoint and office space sponsor Regus), we were honored to power last night’s 212 and The New York Times Present: #NYCSTARTSUP event, held at the New York Times Building. This event was the culmination of an online competition designed to find a leading New York ad tech startup – and the evening included pitches from three innovative finalists (ClarityAd, Plyfe, and TripleLift), as well as a panel of judges consisting of experienced entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and industry reps. Our very own Co-Founder and COO, Gina Waldhorn, served as moderator. Click “read more” to find out the evening’s winner, and to see photos of the night’s stars!

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