From Everyday Africa to The Everyday Projects: Instagram, visual storytelling and the future of photojournalism

In 2012, Peter DiCampo and Austin Merrill started the Everyday Africa Instagram feed to present a more accurate visual depiction of life on the continent. Its viral success inspired visual storytellers worldwide to form The Everyday Projects, reaching a collective audience of over 1 million. Austin Merrill will speak on how Instagram can be used to reach diverse audiences, portray multiple perspectives, and combat stereotypes in international news media coverage.