Picking an OOTD, taking a few pictures, adding filters to the best one, and uploading it to your social media is a common procedure that we all are following without realizing the extent of its impact. It feels like a part of our lives that we cannot do without. But if we muse on this action, it is just something we engage in to keep pace with the Instagram world. There is not much reality in the posts uploaded on the social media platform. From fake candid pictures to clicking at only some flattering angles, the efforts that go behind that perfect picture are plenty. These influencers have finally revealed the reality of those stunning posts and it is hysterically relatable.
Not Your Basic Picnic
Most of us would pack a barbeque grill and some booze for a good day under the sun. But, as Geraldine West, an influencer shows that for Instagram, there are probably more items that you need to carry for the aesthetic. A pretty blanket, some fresh fruits, and expensive-looking crockery would make any “picnic post” impressive. She didn’t forget to reflect a contrast between the outfits. The one that people actually wear for a comfortable outing and the other, that is worn for the followers often termed as a “picnic OOTD”.
Hair Goes Haywire
Even on a good hair day, the chances of getting a gorgeous picture are not so high after all. But Rianne Meijer aced the posing game on Instagram with the picture on the left with her hair looking on point. But that is just one out of the thousand other attempts of capturing the best look. The right picture is how every attempt except one turned out to be. The winds blow unannounced and hair follows their rhythm!
Going For A Run
A morning run is not how they show it in the movies or Instagram. How many people do we see jogging at the park wearing a sweatshirt and still not sweating? That’s false claim! Nobody is that cheery in those early hours especially when they have to push themselves out of the bed for a run in the park. The picture on the right is accurate because normal joggers fail at looking flawless while running. Kudos to this woman who shared this!
When It’s Freezing Cold
When the temperature is dropping rapidly in winters, stepping outside in an “Eskimo outfit” is the safest option to stay warm. But these people on social media seem to be living in a warmer place because their winter wardrobe is insane! This influencer is showing what she wears for cute photos v/s what she really wears in winters! The little black dress with a beige coat is cute for Instagram photos but once the camera is off, she bundles up in a puffy jacket, just like us mortals!
Hiding The Muffin Top
There are all sorts of hashtags trending on Instagram related to fitness. Scrolling and coming across the muscular bodies of people and their fitness regimes can be disappointing and discouraging until we stumble upon something like this. This woman is setting the record straight by telling what those flexed bodies look like when relaxed. All shapes are sizes are beautiful! It’s good to know that such inspiring messages are rotated on Instagram to make people appreciate themselves every day and in every picture that they click.
Trapped Between The Toes
Who needs a tripod stand when their feet can hold the phone? This Thai model is not hiding the reality behind that adorable shot in bed taken without the use of hands. It’s basically a hack and people are free to give it a try and see if it turns out to be as cute as this model’s click. Surprise yourself with a selfie with toes holding the phone! Next time, if such a picture shows up on our Instagram feed, we’ll know what went behind-the-scenes.
Up, Up And Away
A hot air balloon ride looks so magical to see in the movies but there is more fear than magic involved once you climb up on it. It’s not all dreamy as in our imagination. Your face can look like you are about to throw up while up in the air before you discover comfort and pleasure in the adventure. Before taking a few shots for social media, try taking a deep breath and relax or else, the reality will reflect through your expressions.
When Food Is Life
Everyone has tried that cute trending picture with their love. But honestly, food is life, and fries are love. So, who needs a partner when you can pose with hands full of cheesy fries and mouth filled with the last bite of that burger? If you have someone accompanying you, they can lend you a hand for carrying your fries. This is going to be a new trend after the left one has saturated on Instagram. We bet this one will be a bigger hit!
In A Sea Of Strawberries
That alluring strawberry-themed picture is has won over everyone on Instagram. It won’t be the same after they’ve seen behind-the-scenes of this picture! This blogger had to create a space for getting that perfect shot. It involved a cardboard box, some net or tulle material to make up for the remaining spaces as no one can buy that crazy amount of strawberries for a photoshoot. There’s always editing to the rescue!
A Breakfast Ready Face
When the previous night has been about drinks and dancing, the early-morning face would be more like the one on the right. Even if the night was calm, the morning face before a cup of coffee would be yawning! But somehow the women on Instagram manage to put on a full face of makeup before they could even down a cup of coffee. Anyone who looks this ready before some morning caffeine is an alien and you can’t change our minds about that!
Behind One Perfect Photo
A photoshoot is mandatory when your outfit is on fleek. But after a few minutes, there would be only whining and no posing just as the second photo reveals. The stylish posts you see on Instagram have countless outtakes behind them. No matter how perfect the camera angle is, there are always a bunch of less-than-flattering photos. The real task is to find one that is perfect and then post it on social media pretending it was a random click!
Typical Pizza-Eating Face
What would be a smart choice between Instagram and pizza? There is a rare chance that we get the best of both worlds because nobody looks good while gulping down an entire slice of pepperoni pizza! But there is no way we would drop our pizza slice to look good for the camera. But some people do it for the gram even when it requires a lot of effort to hide that typical pizza-eating face and look glamorous.
They Always Have Your Back
Sometimes there is a certain risk involved when seeking a magnificent shot, especially when the place is too dangerous to sit and pose on. So, whenever someone uploads a picture posing at a risky place, remember this behind-the-scenes shot. There are always a few friends that have your back (quite literally!). This is how that backward leaning photo is taken sitting on the edge without falling off the wall. It takes an army to bring it to life and then to Instagram.
Into The Wild
Going on adventures is refreshing and healing but expect a few wounds from nature that would need another round of healing! There is no way that one can look as pretty in a picture amidst the wilderness. It cannot be called an adventure unless you come back home with a few bruises, exhausted face, and lost stuff. Pink flowers and cute hats are not a part of hiking. They are part of a walk in a nearby park. Now, that you know the reality, are you still planning that escapade?
Binging On Fries
It is tough to resist fries when they are sitting on your table ready to be savored. But when flaunting for social media comes in the way, the fries need to wait. What you see on Instagram is just one little picture-perfect moment. Everything realistic happened before and after that moment. The fries went where they should without any regrets. Let go of that quintessential impression of Instagram and breathe for a moment. Fries before anything else!
Grateful For The Sunglasses
When the sun is shining bright and the outfit along with the accessories is “Instagrammable”, there are no second thoughts about making your way in front of the camera. So, hold that cup of coffee most elegantly and be thankful for those sunglasses as they save you from ruining the photo with closed eyes. But if we step into the real world for once, it is natural for our eyes to react to the sunlight and the elegant pose lasts for a few seconds before the reality sinks in.
Woke Up Like This
Here’s the truth – Those bewitching “I woke up like this” captioned pictures are deceiving! That’s it, we said it. The morning faces are not smiling and definitely not in a mood to pose. So, if you are waking up all grumpy and stinky, it is natural and there is nothing wrong in looking like a mess. This model is making sure the world is enlightened with the truth behind those gorgeous morning pictures in bed. That crabby face makes more sense when the alarm wakes us up.
Significance Of Camera Angles
Photography is an art and of course, taking a selfie is a part of that art. Angles matter and once you find that perfect position to hold the phone that captures the best look, there is no going back. There is always another side to any perfect art piece and in case of a selfie masterpiece, the reality is always amusing. This one influencer has clearly depicted what one changed angle can do to a picture.
Tales Of Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping for Christmas sounds fun but when we are surrounded by the tapes, scissors, and big wrapping sheets, things are bound to go clumsy. The pictures taken for Instagram with the wrapped gifts are all glittery and attractive but in reality, the mess created needs 3 hours to clean. Plus the finger cuts with the scissors and paper-cutter are inevitable that are hidden while shooting for social media. We are glad someone showed the reality and the efforts that go behind wrapping the presents!
All Senses For Spaghetti
When there are noodles on the platter in front of anyone, there are more chances of everyone indulging in them rather than stopping and having a picture clicked with the delicacy. But influencers have to control that urge as Instagram needs to see what they are up to and it can only be possible if they can look flawless with the delicious dish in the frame. It mostly ends up like the picture on the right if cravings are hard to control.
Truthful Fall Shopping
Imagine the Halloween season knocking on the door and you have to go for grocery shopping instead of pumpkin picking on a bright sunny day! Geraldine West has shown both the events focusing on the reality of grocery shopping after much thinking. There is no escaping that boring run to the store to spend money on daily items of use, half of which are consumed within a day or two. We wish we could be kids again and carve pumpkins and go out trick or treating!
Soaking Up The Sun
Capturing a few sun-kissed moments is one of the favorite things for all the influencers and even others who love to post once in a while. But the struggle to achieve the beautiful shot is real. On one hand, the natural sunlight brightens up the shot but on the other hand, the same sun would be a trouble behind-the-scenes. This model is soaking up the sun in both pictures but the second one is realistic and something we all can relate to. The glow is constant!
Peace For Pigeons
There’s nothing more serene to post on Instagram than a picture with charming birds in the frame. However, the birds don’t really understand that social media influencing and might not cooperate for the peaceful photoshoot. The left picture is a dream come true for Instagram influencers but mostly, the reality is the right photo. Birds aren’t always docile and they sometimes end up attacking these posers. This influencer learnt it when she made an attempt at making the pigeons a part of her Instagram but failed terribly!
Playing With The Filters
Taking in the fresh breeze while leaning outside the car windows is a cool idea but is it safe? Rianne Meijer turned this into a pose but only after several failed attempts at keeping everything in place including the hair, the expressions, and filters. It is ridiculous to even think of getting a breathtaking photo in just one click. One hundred clicks and then, there is a chance of one satisfactory picture that can be made Instagram worthy by adding a few filters.
Three Hours Into A Photoshoot
Photoshoots can be fun but when they go on for longer than expected, it is frustrating. No one wants to stand in the sun for three hours continuously and strike some weird poses for the gram. The picture on the left is the reality of that extended photo session. We can tell that she is dreaming of taking a nap after this is over and not planning on being a part of another shoot for the next couple of weeks. Hats off to her!
Tasting The Sea Water
It’s not a memorable beach day if things go as planned. Lying on a sea mattress and trying to get a picture worth posting might lead to a fall and some seawater tasting. The left one is a dream and if one manages to stay afloat with the mattress for long, it can be true but usually, the right picture is accurately describing the scene when one wants a magazine-cover look. If not on a magazine cover, you’ll probably be the highlight of that day’s group chat!
In Search Of Better Hobbies
While searching for a hobby you will always stumble upon some brushes and an old collection of paints. So, go ahead and try your hand at any easy piece but be prepared for some mess. There is no way that you can reach the Picasso level in a day or even in years but what matters is the effort. People are sharing photos of their magnificent art on Instagram but the reality is different. Like this influencer revealed, actually painting would result only in stained clothes!
Explaining The Photographer
We wish we could see what’s happening behind the lens while being in front of it. Influencers and bloggers spend a fair amount of time describing the kind of shot they are expecting according to the backdrop. That happens for quite some time before they are satisfied with at least one photo. Rianne Meijer has done a great job putting out the reality that no one is chill behind-the-scenes with non-stop instructions until the perfect shot!
Different Shades Of Nature
Nature can serve us with the most beautiful elements and the very next second, it can take an unexpected form revealing some weird shades. Our nature is powerful and it is known through the various changes it undergoes. Fall won’t always give you pretty leaves on the ground and make it all look heavenly, instead, there would be leaves covered in mud after the rainstorm. Try picking them and they would be not pleasant. It’s good to witness nature in its all forms whether blossoming or fading!
Overflowing Wardrobes
We shop, we stash and forget. That’s exactly why despite a huge collection of clothes in the wardrobe, we end up wearing the same stuff to work every day. Arranging things is just a task we keep postponing out of laziness and fear of stumbling across the unexpected! The ones with fairy lights and arranged piles of clothes are a hoax. Don’t be stressed when you see them but at least, make yours slightly decent so that they don’t overflow every time you open them.
Dog’s Day Out
Dogs always enhance the frame and can make any boring picture lively and appealing. So, dogs are a big part of social media especially when their owner loves to upload a lot. The dog owners would agree that it is quite laborious to get your pooch to be all cuddly and in a good mood. When that happens, there’s a click! Otherwise, if the pup doesn’t want to be facing the camera, the adorable bloopers are captured and they are better than anything that’s staged.
As Unpredictable As Life
The thrill of hopping on the roller coaster is unmatched if one is fond of adventures. The picture taken right before the ride takes off depicts the enthusiasm but no one shows the one taken after the ride with uncountable twists and turns. The picture on the right is an accurate description of the roller coaster journey. It mostly ends with a tired face and maybe a dizzy feeling for some. No one is left with enough energy to pose for an “after” photo.
Is it a fly?
This influencer did not hesitate while putting the hilarious reality behind her perfect photos. The final picture needs to free from any undesirable elements and that needs a check. Maybe she is getting rid of anything that can ruin her photo or she might be itchy at the nose! Either way, we can’t deny doing that at some point. There is a possibility that a fly made its way towards her and the camera captured her using the little finger to push it away!
Jawlines Can Be Edited
Perfect jawline doesn’t exist and it doesn’t need to actually. There are many apps that can build that dream jawline in a minute. That’s how it’s done for the internet. We will pick the natural click over the Instagram edited version any day. More people need to upload such unedited and filter-free pictures to let the world know that normal is beautiful. A big smile is all that matters. It’s time we stop comparing ourselves to the perfection that is a result of numerous filters and layers of makeup.
From Autumn To Monsoon
If autumn is Instagram, then monsoon is real-life! While autumn makes the trees shed their leaves making the environment magical, monsoon creates chaos on the streets just like the one in our lives. There’s a balance and it’s perfect. When the season of yellow and brown leaves is gone, be prepared for some unexpected showers. The umbrella might go with the wind leaving you to your fate. Isn’t that what happens in real-life always?
Last-Minute Adjustments
We all are guilty of making some last moment adjustments in our looks before the camera clicks. Sometimes, we don’t even give a warning to the one behind the lens about our sudden plans to make some alterations in our outfit or hair. See what that leads to - some hysterical bloopers! So, while you are engaged in those last-minute adjustments, let the camera click as there is no shame in displaying the reality. It’s better to be candid than forced.
Brush Them Well
There is nothing glamorous about brushing one’s teeth. How can someone expect sophistication and poise while doing something that needs you to spit every few seconds? Brushing teeth for Instagram might give you an interesting profile but not healthy teeth. This blogger is showing the exact difference between the two different types of brushing the teeth and the first one is clearly not advised by dentists. So, it’s better to look weird but have strong teeth than put oral health at risk for social media.
Vacation Versus Renovation
Vacation pictures are full of color, beautiful skies, and aesthetic locations but everything changes while staying at home and remodeling the house instead of staying at a hotel and being engrossed by the views. The hands would be holding measuring tape and there will only be chaos in the backdrop replacing the stunning skylines. Also, no pretty outfits but only old hoodies that can hold the sweat and dirt all day. This reality is often hidden but is highly relatable!
Fake Friends Versus Real Friends
When clicking a few selfies with your best buddies, forget elegant poses, and graceful behavior. There would be crazy expressions and weird faces captured in the camera. Still, a few manage to get one glamorous shot with your best friend but we all know how fake that can be. Real friends won’t let you have an “Instagrammable” picture and that’s the beauty of having them around. Cheers to such free-spirited days with friends!
Nothing Like Peace For Parents
While social media might have convinced most of us that parents have a chill life while caring for their kids and handling their mood swings, there is no truth to it. One kid is enough to disrupt the sleep cycle and the normal routine, imagine having two. This dad is having a hard time managing both the babies in contrast to what Instagram shows. If one is asleep, the other is all energetic ready to cause some trouble. Peace remains a dream!
