Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Kyle Macdonald @kylefmacdonald

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am a IB diploma high school student living just outside of Toronto, Ontario.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

I Enjoy taking pictures of nature/landscapes and cityscapes, but I also plan on shooting more portraits in landscapes, lifestyle work and some sports photography(Freestyle skiing).

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

Unfortunately I have no jaw-dropping story about my handle…just my name and initials.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

my main workflow uses lightroom and sometimes photoshop. Once I move the images to my phone I may use a quick VSCO edit after

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

The list is too long! Here are a few of my top favourites:

@andrewtkearns
@scottborrero
@samuelelkins
@brandonwoelfel
@ryanmillier
@icelandic_explorer

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Shoot everyday, post what you like and what makes you happy, AND BE CREATIVE!

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

being able to create something that is my own, and share it with others as my own view, expression or perspective.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Do not copy others, post your own style and work hard…the recognition will come if you put in the work and are passionate about what you are doing.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

I believe quality and having your own style in photography is important. However you cannot get caught up on how your style is compared to everyone, do not compare yourself to others but only yourself. Be the best photographer YOU can be.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

being able to work with other creatives. It inspires me to create more and critique my work.

Topics:

• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography

Country:

Canada