... and photography, the concept of food porn, and the platform’s specific affordances, architecture, and style. Then, in an effort to demonstrate the interdisciplinary possibilities at the juncture of media studies and food studies, the chapter dives into Instagram’s visual ecosystem, systematically analyzing...

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... organic farmers in the Pacific Northwest have engaged with the affordances of Instagram to create a closed local network, the farmer “darkgram.” Farmers seek out local advice on the network, using these private spaces to move beyond an economic impetus to present beautiful images to consumers, working...