Pictures That Show The Hidden And Staged World Of Instagram
It's no secret that there is a whole other world behind the seemingly perfect Instagram pictures we always see. We've entered a movement of users and influencers posting the secrets behind their images and it's been really refreshing.
It can be hard to look at someone's perfect selfie and remember that everyone's skin has texture, and that being fit comes in a lot of different shapes and sizes.
Love That Lighting
You gotta love all the Instagram boyfriends and husbands out there who will go out of their way to make sure their lady gets a quality picture. Look at all the flashlights they're using.
Sometimes They Take It To The Next Level
You've got to be dedicated to the 'gram to get the so-called perfect picture. If that means scaling a wall during the golden hour to take a picture of your boo then so be it.
Even Professionals Are Posting Behind The Scenes
Not everything is as it seems, and with the right photographer, lighting, and a healthy dose of photoshop, you can take a backyard pool and turn it into an ocean.
Let's Be Honest, Even The Poses Look Staged
As this Instagramer pointed out, who actually sits on the edge of a cliff and stares at nothing? No one, unless they're waiting for their picture to be taken, obviously.
You Can Fake Pretty Much Anything
All it takes is a little imagination. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't make any of these photos any less beautiful or creative, it's just good to know they're not an unrealistic standard.
I Always Wondered How They Got Pictures Like This
You can always count on the third wheel in your life to take cute snaps of you and your partner. That's what they're there for, right? Why else invite them along?
Some Are More Obvious Than Others
Sometimes it's pretty apparent that a picture is professionally taken and photoshopped because it just isn't a picture that could be taken candidly. But, that doesn't stop people from rocking it.
Love That Lighting
I've always wondered where all these people find fields of flowers to take pictures of themselves in, but it turns out they're just using their neighbor's gardens. Lets hope the plants survived!
No One Is Immune To The Weather
You've got to take a ton of fast shots when you're taking pictures in any weather that isn't sunny. The wind and the cold comes for all of us and it makes for funny outtakes.
That Explains Why We See So Many Of These
If you don't have to travel any farther than your own backyard to find the perfect backdrop for some pictures, it makes sense that almost every other person has a shot like this.
That Is Dedication
You've got to respect people who take their craft to the next level. I'm not sure I would want someone spitting water in front of my face, but that is a beautiful photograph.
Let's Not Forget Our Friends!
It isn't just the Instagram husbands who deserve a shout out, but also the friends who know the importance of taking more than one picture and trying out a few different poses.
Some People Try To Be Sneaky
But in the age of the internet, the truth always comes out somehow and then it's just more embarrassing than it was in the first place! People aren't dumb, you know.
Body Image Is A Big One
It can be really disheartening sometimes to look through your feed and see picture after picture of people rocking their perfect bodies. But, even that is sometimes enhanced by the right pose, posture, and photoshop.
Better Hurry Before The Tide Comes In
If a kiddie pool can be the ocean than so can a puddle, especially if it's already on the beach. I can't imagine how chilly that might be for everyone involved.
Sometimes The Perfect Picture Finds You
One of the best things about being creative is being able to find a perfect Instagram photo anywhere. Of course, it was heavily photoshopped after to give it that fairy tale feel.
Again With The Angles
The Instagram influencers who aren't afraid to post unflattering pictures of themselves in the spirit of transparency are a gift to social media. We all need reminding that nothing is as it seems.
That Even Goes For Makeup!
Who else forgot that skin has texture and everyone has pores? I always thought I was just really bad at doing makeup, but as this Instagram model shows us, using apps like Face Tune makes a big difference.
If It Looks Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is
If something looks like it came out of a magazine, then chances are the same amount of craft and styling went into it as it would if it did come out of a magazine.
We All Want To Feel Good About Ourselves
So seeing that some of the pictures on social media aren't as perfect as they appear to be is a relief for those of us who don't know how they pull it off.