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Social media has changed the way we view tourism. It\u2019s about capturing the perfect shot to prove we were there, rather than living in the moment and understanding why we\u2019re there in the first place. I decided to do a Martin Parr inspired photoshoot focused on the people viewing the palace, rather than the palace itself to witness this occurrence. Because if you didn\u2019t take a selfie, did it really happen?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selfie or it didn\u2019t happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Selfie<\/a>
A women stands in the middle of \u201cThe Gallery of Great Battles\u201d staring at her phone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Capturing vs. experiencing Versailles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Palace of Versailles. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the paintings, the gardens, and the sculptures. There is a clear theme of ultimate power that is seen through the all the extravagant details in the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, instead of documenting the palace, I placed my focus on the people viewing the palace. Social media has changed the way we view tourism. It\u2019s about capturing the perfect shot to prove we were there, rather than living in the moment and understanding why we\u2019re there in the first place. Why is Versailles such an iconic and important city to France and the world? How did it shape world history? And do tourists even care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Selfie<\/a>
Different people all taking selfies in the \u201cHall of Mirrors\u201d at Versailles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Selfie or it Didn\u2019t Happen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSelfie or it didn\u2019t happen\u201d, The notion that if one did not take a photo of the event and post it on social media, it did not happen. Do all of our experiences need to be documented and interacted with to be validated? This phrase is usually used as a joke and is said as a challenge to back up your story or experiences. However, in my opinion, the phrase proves that media is essential to our sense of reality. Our being and the way we interact with the world around us is only as valid as the response we get on our socials. It\u2019s the idea that our world can only be understood under the umbrella of social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like these teens snapping a mirror in the hall of mirrors<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/a>
Young tourists take a selfie in the mirror, in the \u201cHall of Mirrors\u201d at Versailles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I had a Martin Parr take in mind and wanted to showcase how we live in a more candid way. Observing the tourists, I noticed their interactions, their poses for the perfect shot, and their moments of awe and distraction. It was a reminder for me that while photos can capture a moment, they can also distract from the experience itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These girls making sure they get the perfect angle in The Mercury Room<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/a>
Two young tourists strike a pose in aim for the perfect selfie in the \u201cMercury Room\u201d at Versailles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Selfie<\/a>
A young tourist taking a selfie in front of the \u201cRoyal Chapel\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Or this person taking a selfie when the view of the Royal Chapel<\/a> is right in front of them\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/a>
A woman getting the perfect angle in order to take a picture of the ceiling at Versailles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My Own Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, I will not sit here on my high horse and pretend that I do not do the same thing, or say that taking pictures of places you go is a bad thing. I can see the benefits and problems of sharing a life on social media. This summer, I have had the amazing opportunity to live abroad in Paris and work as an intern at Anti-museum. Before I left California, almost all of my friends and family told me the same thing, \u201ctake lots of pics!\u201d and I would respond with \u201cjust follow me on Instagram!\u201d The constant documentation of my days has been an internal struggle that I\u2019m sure a lot of people may relate to. I\u2019ve been grappling with finding the right balance between documenting my life and truly living in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are days when I get upset if I don\u2019t capture the perfect picture for social media. Sometimes, I feel like deleting all my accounts entirely because I\u2019m too focused on showing others that I\u2019m having a good time, that I end up not genuinely enjoying myself. There are even days where I have found myself enjoying looking back at old photos I have taken, and kick myself for not taking more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Selfie<\/a>
A selfie of Birdie and her friends in the gardens at Versailles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I like to think that there is a balance to this. As I continue my journey here in Paris, I want to find a harmony between documenting memories and living them. At the same time, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the history of the places I go to. Above is a photo I took of myself and my friends during my visit to Versailles (because were we really there if I didn\u2019t snap a selfie?)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Les r\u00e9seaux sociaux ont chang\u00e9 notre fa\u00e7on de faire du tourisme. On cherche la photo parfaite pour prouver qu\u2019on y \u00e9tait, au lieu de vivre l\u2019instant et de comprendre pourquoi on est l\u00e0. 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