Social Media Influencer Brilliantly Presents the Differences Between Real Life and Instagram
Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives. It has been integrated into our businesses and even more so into our personal lives. With this and the search for likes, clicks and views, the version of our lives that we present to the world on social media has become distorted.
Rianne Meijer, a vlogger from Amsterdam has decided to showcase the difference with a series of images that show both the what is posted online as well as the realistic version of that photo.
These images give a great perspective on the lives we see online and how realistic they truly are.
Out and about
Over the last decade people have become more and more obsessed with fame and popularity, especially online. With this comes a wave of people putting their best versions of themselves forward. This may help the image and “brand” they want to put out but ultimately this damages others perception of reality resulting in people aspiring for a life that technically doesn’t exist.
Driving along
On the street
These images beautifully show how different realistic images are from those that have been set up, light balanced, colour adjusted and angled in a particular way to give off a look that is socially considered perfect.
With the dog
That is a brilliant smile
Recently Instagram has mad a move to reduce the focus on popularity by removing the like counter from images so that people cannot compare their lives to the lives of others as much.
The photo on the right is so relatable.
How most people look on their down time
At a cafe
Getting some sun
Looks stunning in either image
The lighting difference alone is remarkable.
Watching the sunset
With the flowers
On the water
Day out
A relaxing day out
Having a laugh
Covering up
Fun in the sun
Puppy love
A true selfie
Having a coffee
Meal at a diner
Afternoon on the town
How most photos like this turn out.
Catching some rays
Eating pizza
At the beach
Eating a sub
Hanging out
Your thoughts!
What do you think of this story? Do you modify aspects of your life for social media posts?
