### The Instagram Husband: A Portrait Series at the Corner For 200 days, I stood at the corner of Washington St & Water St, Brooklyn, NY, camera in hand, waiting for the perfect shot. But it wasn't the stunning Manhattan skyline or the picturesque Brooklyn Bridge that drew me to this spot. It was the people – the couples, the families, the solo travelers – who came to this corner to capture the perfect Instagram moment. As I watched, I began to notice a pattern. Three couples, in particular, kept returning to this spot, each time posing for a photo in front of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. They were the Instagram husbands, and I was determined to capture their story. ### The First Couple The first couple I met was Alex and Maddie. They were on their honeymoon, and this was their first stop in Brooklyn. As they posed for a photo, I couldn't help but notice the way they smiled at each other, the way they held hands, and the way they gazed out at the Manhattan skyline. But as I looked closer, I saw the tension in their bodies, the way they stood slightly apart, and the way they avoided eye contact. They were trying to recreate the perfect Instagram moment, but it was clear that they were struggling. ### The Second Couple The second couple I met was Jack and Sarah. They were on a romantic getaway, and this was their favorite spot to take photos. As they posed for a photo, I noticed the way they laughed and joked with each other, the way they played off each other's strengths, and the way they seemed to be in their own little world. But as I looked closer, I saw the way they posed, the way they forced smiles, and the way they tried to recreate the perfect Instagram moment. They were trying to capture the perfect photo, but it was clear that they were struggling to be themselves. ### The Third Couple The third couple I met was Mike and Emily. They were on a family vacation, and this was their favorite spot to take photos. As they posed for a photo, I noticed the way they interacted with each other, the way they played off each other's strengths, and the way they seemed to be in their own little world. But as I looked closer, I saw the way they posed, the way they forced smiles, and the way they tried to recreate the perfect Instagram moment. They were trying to capture the perfect photo, but it was clear that they were struggling to be themselves. ### The Invisible Labor of Tourism As I watched these couples, I began to realize the invisible labor of tourism. They were not just taking photos, they were creating a persona, a persona that was curated for the sake of social media. They were trying to capture the perfect moment, the perfect photo, but it was clear that they were struggling to be themselves. ### Conclusion The Instagram husband is not just a portrait series, it's a commentary on the invisible labor of tourism. It's a reminder that behind every perfect photo, there is a story of struggle, of tension, and of imperfection. It's a reminder that we are not just taking photos, we are creating a persona, a persona that is curated for the sake of social media. As I stood at the corner of Washington St & Water St, Brooklyn, NY, I realized that the perfect photo is not just about the camera, it's about the people, it's about the story, and it's about the imperfections. The Instagram husband is a reminder that we are not just taking photos, we are creating a story, a story that is worth telling.