Instagram Stars Snap Gorgeous U.S. Open Pics

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It pays to be an Instagram power user these days. Three of the photo sharing network's most popular and talented users were treated to prime access at the prestigious U.S. Open tennis tournament on Thursday, with vantage points and freedom to rival that of traditional press photographers. Their mission? To catch the event in a whimsical and unguarded way -- replete with tasteful filters, of course -- as brand ambassadors for Evian water.

The clever marketing play by Evian didn't require the three selected Instagrammers -- @bridif, @takinyerphoto and @newyorkcity, who have a combined following that tops 600,000 to shoot branded photos or reflect some corporate stance. The idea, accord…
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