This article was originally published on SmartCelery
When you see someone on social media who seems to have the perfect outfit for every occasion, do you ever say to yourself, "I wish my life were like that?" The quest for the pixel-perfect picture has never been greater than it is now in the age of social media. Many social media influencers seem to have mastered this skill to the point that they are making a living out of it. However, there's more than what meets the eye, as these influencers (Britt, Vienna, and others) show us in their behind-the-scenes photos.
Beach Photos: Expectations vs. Reality
There are hundreds of photographs of Instagram influencers perfectly posing on the beach, and they somehow always look unphased by the cold waves hitting them. We always thought that maybe we were a bit too sensitive to cold water. But, realistically speaking, it probably took several photos for them to capture that perfect photo. After all, there is more than just cold water hitting the body that can spook a person.
Here, Vienna is showing that there’s more to than what meets the eyes to a lot of perfect photos on social media, especially when it comes to Instagram.
Stay Still, Be Silent
First of all, it takes a lot of courage to sit calmly beside super hostile birds such as…pigeons. We are pretty sure all the pigeons in the photo are thinking about pooping on her later on. In the photographs, she appears to be two completely different persons. In a matter of seconds, she transforms from being lovely and delicate to the trollface meme.
For images with a stable background, you can set up as much lighting, posing, and camera positioning as you like. Photographing something moving, especially something like a freakin’ pigeon, is going to take a few tries or even a dozen or more attempts.
I Poop, You Scoop
An adorable, cuddly dog or kitten is a lot of joy to have around the house. There are no words to adequately describe the physical sensation you have when your tiny fur baby rolls up next to you or wants to play with you. But having these fur babies do come with a lot of responsibility. And taking care of them can be tricky and DEFINITELY messy.
Puppy potty training takes an average of four to six months, based on the particular puppy. It doesn't appear to be as fun now. So, take on this responsibility only if you’re ready for it because a lot of people abandon puppies and kittens once the charm is over.
The Truth Isn't Always Beautiful
The picture on the left appears to be a wonderful, imaginative combination of autumnal colors and brightly colored leaves all around, ready to inspire us with some pleasant "seasons change" vibes. However, the reality is that she is only poking her head through some trees in the hopes of capturing the right photo. Although the truth about how she took this photo might be boring, the final product is undoubtedly pleasing!
It just goes on to show that not everything we see on the internet is as inspiring as it seems to be. It is because we think that the other person is having the best days of their lives and we start to compare our lives with what they have.
A Cold Reality
Waterfalls are fantastic because the water runs strong and quickly, with a tremendous deal of pressure pouring down on you as you attempt to appear cute while also avoiding getting drowned. In actuality, we appear more like the right photo every single time. We're not sure how she managed to look so adorable in the first shot.
Honestly, this is how we looked the first time we went to the swimming pool. So anyone who says they took a perfect waterfall photo on the first attempt is lying.
Filter vs. No Filter
Makeup and photoshop allow us to drastically alter our appearance, which we find crazy and even unnecessary. Never forget that there is always more to a photograph than what we think. So don’t compare yourself to others' photographs on the internet, especially when it comes to those who have acne-free, glowing skin.
As much fun as it can be to wear makeup, it takes a lot of effort to show off your natural skin on social media. Embrace what you have and commit yourself to uploading an all-natural selfie from time to time.
Those Are Some Excellent Leg Skills!
Have you ever seen a photograph of someone lying down in which both of their hands are visible, leading you to wonder how the picture was taken? One of two things is that they either have someone else take the picture or they have a monkey-like ability to take selfies with their feet. For anyone who wants to try it, we have one big tip for them: DON’T DO IT!
Maybe humans have started to evolve and one day everyone could take selfies this way. At least it’ll be better than a selfie stick.
Behind The Scenes Photo
Photos of people appearing in seemingly impossible poses are common on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. We're here to demonstrate that some of them are literally impossible to pull off without the assistance of a crew. We're not sure if this risky pose was worth it in the end. Similar to how stunt performers and spotters are constantly on standby for those high-risk jumps and fighting scenes in action movies, it appears that having spotters on hand for those daring postures is pretty common.
So, when you see a photograph on Instagram, don't take it at face value since you never know what is going on behind the scenes.
Cold, Cold, Cold!!!
People will go to great lengths to get a perfect photograph to share on the internet. Vienna chose to ignore the fact that this pool was bitterly COLD in order to capture a HOT photo. She was finally able to scream about how cold the water was once the photo was snapped. The fact that Vienna has been able to keep all of her misery contained for a few seconds is admirable, and she gives the camera a beautiful, sly look as she dips her body into the pool.
Let her second picture be a reminder that one has to sacrifice comfort to take good photos. If you’re willing to do it, you too can become a social media celebrity.
Even A "Morning Person" Can't Pull It Off
Please take note of what we're about to say: Nobody, and we mean nobody, wakes up flawlessly primped and photo-ready every morning. Here, Swiss Instagram Influencer, Anzeige (@thetruthisnotpretty), demonstrates that the truth isn't as attractive as we believe it to be! In contrast to the numerous social media influencers who want us to believe that they look fresh and photo-ready every morning, this influencer has demonstrated what she genuinely looks like when she wakes up.
If you have had a truly peaceful night's sleep, your hair is likely to be a mess, and you may have pillow markings on your face. It is perfectly OKAY to look like a mess. All you need is a cup of coffee and nothing else.
Oh, It Makes A Lot of Sense Now
Despite the hundreds and thousands of words that are available in the English language, it can be difficult to convey emotion through words. All we can say is that this "lovey dovey" by the glamorous German influencer Geraldine West is truly hilarious! A good number of us may definitely agree that one of the most relatable barriers to overcome these days is the difficulties of singlehood and dating.
This is especially true now that everyone has the ability to post all of their adorable couple photos. Right? So, if anyone feels like they need to take a similar photo, they can try this hack.
Someone Finally Showed Us The Truth!
It's difficult not to compare yourself to those who appear to have ideal bodies. When you encounter images like that on social media, it can be really upsetting and even demotivating. However, because of the proper stance and a little bit of editing, you can achieve the "ideal bodies" that you see on the internet.
The influencer wrote, "Have you ever felt sad because you didn't look like a girl you saw on Instagram? I did. A lot. I compared myself with photos on social media, without knowing how they look 24/7. The power of a perfect pose and holding your breath is huge as you can see.”
Two Sides of The Picture
Dogs are little furry babies who cannot go to the bathroom indoors. In any case, you must take them outside, no matter what the weather is like. Whatever the weather conditions (snowing, sunny or rainy), you have to pull yourself out of your cozy bed to ensure your furry child is being taken care of since you love them so much. That’s why photos that are similar to the picture on the left can be misleading.
Remember that there are always two sides to every picture you see on the internet, and that you only see the brighter side most of the time. Keep this in mind at all times.
The Boring Way Or The Fun Way
Can we just pause for a moment and look at how she went from "cute teen" to "drunk, middle-aged grand-aunt" within seconds? It takes a long time to create elaborate coffee art, just to have it all spoiled on the first sip. There is a brief window of opportunity to photograph it before it vanishes forever.
Furthermore, it isn't easy to drink from a cup while maintaining a lovely appearance. As an illustration, take a look at the image on the right. You take a sip, and you appear to have gained three more chins for some reason.
Reality Bath Time
Can we find anyone who has successfully taken a bath while reading a magazine or book without getting the pages wet? Someone please raise your hand; we really want to find that legend. We're going to assume that you're not raising your hand because this is an impossible endeavor for you to complete. Baths are enjoyable in theory, but when you actually take one, it is a time-consuming process that is not particularly pleasant unless you're taking a bubble bath.
Even if it is a bubble bath, the only effective way to read something is to get a book or magazine made of plastic pages.
Before And After Coffee
How is it that they appear to be two completely different couples? What kind of filter is it? It just goes on to show that filters can drastically change anyone's appearance to a point that they become unrecognizable. It is also scary to know that filters could be used for catfishing purposes. We can imagine you wouldn’t like going on a date and failing to recognize your date because you only saw them in photos.
The takeaway from these two completely different photos is that filters can be deceptive, and it is okay to upload photos without using filters.
How To Burn Belly Fat In 2 Seconds
Another common trend on social media is fitness posts. While they can be really motivating, it is often the case that they are not entirely true. This influencer decided to demonstrate to her followers the benefits of high waist leggings. While she appears to be in good shape in both shots, she shows how some "fitness enthusiasts" manipulate their online photographs.
We have nothing against people who upload manipulated fitness pictures online, but there is a problem. When you keep your undesirable angles off the internet, you can fool people into thinking you have no negative sides or defects. Unfortunately, this misperception can lead to others feeling extremely self-conscious about their own flaws or shortcomings.
Getting A Perfect Tan Within Seconds
We love this Amsterdam Instagram Influencer Rianne Meijer because her amusing and relatable "Instagram vs. Reality" photographs have made people laugh and think about the times they felt demotivated after seeing perfect photos online. This is because she honestly feels that everyone's individuality, true self, and flaws are all equally wonderful to behold. After all, it is this that distinguishes you from others.
According to her Instagram account, these series of hilarious photographs are among her "favorite posts," with the rationale for posting them "to remind everyone who's having a bad day: you are gorgeous."
The Wrong vs. The Right Way To Eat Spaghetti
Was there a special strategy to capturing this glitzy grub shot? Making use of the right face angles, adequate lighting, posing/pretending to eat, and a spotlessly clean plate will help in maintaining the photo look clean and professional.
In order to demonstrate what happens 5 seconds after that initial gorgeous photo is taken, this influencer decided to post a second shot, which we think is far more relevant.
Ah, The Struggle Is Real
Wearing a bikini and going swimming means spending 90 percent of your time readjusting your top so you don't flash the entire bunch of people at the beach. Of course, if you don't move throughout the day, your top might just stay in the proper position, but it wouldn't be possible or fun.
The influencer wrote, “My bikini always slips 90% of the time. I'm busy bringing everything to the right place again... The struggle of being a woman I guess. By the way, the instagram picture is not edited (just a filter). Again it's just the right pose which makes the difference on my body.”
Beauty And The Beast
The picture on the left shows what we believe we look like when we sleep (little angel), while the photo on the right shows what we truly look like when we sleep (little monster). Honestly, we’ve become fans of this woman because she’s showing us the truth behind common Instagram pictures. After all, we have seen pictures that look so unadulterated and perfect that we start to find flaws in our personalities.
And have any of our readers ever tried to fake sleep like in the picture on the left when they didn’t want to go to school or anywhere else with friends?
It Feels So Accurate
Let's face it: It is 2022 and we're still in a mess. To make matters worse, we don't workout and live like a sloth. So, if you aren't already in the habit of going for a run or working out, the thought of doing so can be extremely exhausting for you. As a result, Geraldine's caption for this photo is even funny and more relatable than usual: "DO SPORTS THEY SAID... It'll be fun they said..."
Even if you are a fairly active person in your daily life, there is nothing more accurate – and a little amusing – than the effort of running while wearing headphones cords.
100% Relatable
It sounds like going on a joyful shopping spree would be the fulfillment of many people's dreams. However, despite the fact that we may feel incredibly fashionable and powerful while carrying around all of our shopping bags, our reality is more like Geraldine's "Reality" photo than her "Instagram" picture.
But the big news is that we're not alone! Even the gorgeous and glorious Geraldine understands what it is like to be struggling with shopping bags and being unable to carry them like a fashion model...it is just impossible.
Here’s What Actually Happens
Ask anyone who has tried to look nice while cleaning their teeth, and everyone will give one answer: it is impossible. As you can see, the first picture is not based on reality, so you shouldn't feel guilty if you check yourself in the mirror and notice that you look like the second picture instead.
Also, does anyone else find it impossible to avoid getting toothpaste all over their mouth when brushing their teeth? We are just asking this question for a friend.
Do Squats Or Pose With A Different Angle
Do we have to do 50 or maybe 100 squats a day to strike the perfect pose? If you just know a person through social media, you will never be able to tell what the truth is behind an image that they want the world to see. Most of the time, we only show the best picture we can find. We don't share ugly photos of ourselves or the ones that make us look “imperfect.”
Remember to keep one important thing in mind: we cannot have everything in life. So if you get upset with what others have, remember that you might have something others don’t have.
What Weekend Actually Looks Like
When people assume you spend your weekends lounging around in comfy pajamas sipping champagne, you are playing video games or watching Netflix in reality. What you do in your spare time is entirely up to you and the important thing is that you are not required to pretend to be someone you are not.
And come on, who wears fancy clothes on the weekend to watch TV? Can you think of any person in your social circle who does it?
It’s All About The Angle
The vast majority of us are aware that capturing photos from below the chin is not always the ideal angle. Sometimes, a great photo has nothing to do with a professional camera crew and everything to do with the angle and the person behind the camera. Instead, the correct angle and filter will make the person appear much more attractive.
Long story short, you only need to learn how to capture a better photo of yourself to join the world's army of social media influencers.
Is It A Face Mask Or A Halloween Mask?
Self-care is extremely important, but have you ever seen anyone who appears to be having a good time or looking good while wearing a sheet mask? In our opinion, it just makes a person look like a monster. So , if someone posts a photo on the internet in which they appear gorgeous and not at all threatening despite wearing a sheet mask, the photo may have been photoshopped.
When you finally take some time out of your busy routine to pamper yourself, you could try putting your phone away and allowing yourself to truly relax. And while you're at it, try to stay in one room because no one wants to be traumatized for life.
The "I'm Falling" Face
While we may believe that our inspirational influencers generate ideas on their own, the truth is that many of them are inspired by others! To illustrate, consider this Marilyn Monroe-esque dancer-like pose. Despite the fact that this influencer tried to do something that seems pretty common among other influencers, she appeared to be struggling with it.
But the most endearing aspect of this is her attitude toward it — she is all about finding the humor in how she lost balance 9 out of 10 times to get the photo. We've always wondered how models do that and now we know.
The Season of Allergy
A hilarious comparison was made by the glamorous Geraldine West, demonstrating to us that season-changing photographs do, in fact, take our breath away — just not in the way we may expect! For those of us who suffer from severe allergies, pictures like this can be a little self-torturous in their own right.
Thankfully, there are a variety of allergy treatments available to help alleviate the effects of pollen, but we still believe this photograph is spot on!
Baking Is Fun They Said
With virtually unlimited access to cooking recipes and videos available on the internet these days, we can make anything we want and even pursue careers as professional bakers and chefs. However, becoming the next Martha Stewart will take a lot of blunders, trial and error, hard work, and how can we forget to mention a lot of burned cookies. Whoops!
However, you shouldn't be too harsh on yourself, nor should you give up too quickly. For example, Geraldine West admits that she isn't the best baker and that she may be more susceptible to starting fires when baking.
Can You Turn Down The Cold Volume?
How cool would it be if we could wear a mini-skirt in the winter, right? However, we can only dream about it because the chilly weather doesn't permit us to wear whatever we want. This only happens in Instagram photos, not in reality. We are at the mercy of the weather, and it is as relentless as it gets. So what to do about it?
Well, the cold weather doesn't mean that you can't wear a gorgeous outfit! All you have to do is dress like Geraldine's "Reality" photo and pile on the layers of warm clothing and heavy coats.
True Tourism
There was a time when people used to travel only because they wanted to experience different cultures, try different cuisines, and make unforgettable memories. Now, half of the reason behind traveling is just to take photos. In fact, a lot of traveling photos show people in super glamorous attires and nothing else.
We could make fun of all those people who wear fanny packs and are dressed like typical tourists, but we believe that they are the ones that are sincerely focused on enjoying their surroundings when they are out and about.
Traveling Reality
Often we see travel images that make us doubt the way we travel. After all, they feature perfect attires, high heels, and matching baggage. We've always wondered how certain people manage to seem so polished while traveling, but this influencer has revealed that they don't always appear to be picture perfect themselves.
Only those people can pull out the perfect polished look while traveling who go out only for the sake of photos. It seems impossible to carry such a look while traveling.
Fake It Till You Make It
People will go to great lengths in order to obtain those highly sought-after "likes" on social media. Some people have pretended to be on vacation by photographing themselves in places they've never been to in real life. This influencer decided to make a joke out of it by thinking she had gotten a new car when, in truth, she had received a toy car.
While we have nothing against those who fake it, the problem is with how their made-up personalities influence others.
Yayyy, It's Laundry Day
Doing laundry can be boring and tiring, and you even wish you could drop it off at your parents' house and leave it to them to take care of it. One could say without any doubt that laundry is anything but glamorous.
Doing laundry can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to folding it. Therefore, you should never believe someone who claims to enjoy doing laundry (unless they're Monica Geller from the hit television show Friends).
Road Trip Fun
When you decide to go on a long road trip with friends or family, you most probably want to be the person who never has to drive and just sleeps the entire time. It is only natural to feel exhausted while traveling. While some traveling enthusiasts crave such moments, that is not the case with the majority of the population.
So the likelihood that you will look like the woman in the left picture during a road trip is approximately one percent.
Working Out Gym Selfie
First and foremost, why is she exercising in jean shorts? That would most likely be the most inconvenient and restricting type of training clothing. Even if you go to the gym solely to sit on a machine and engage in minimal physical activity, it is difficult to maintain a good look throughout your workout.
It reminds us of how we all have at least one such friend who is a serial gym selfie taker and poser. Their Instagram postings act as a continual reminder of your deficiencies, as they post while holding a green juice, a yoga mat neatly tucked under one arm, and beads of sweat gracing their brow.
A Rollercoaster of Emotions
It happens when you're on a rollercoaster and you wonder, "How did anyone persuade me to go on this ride?" It's a strange feeling. It is too late at that point; you have already been strapped in and there is no going back. When the scary ride comes to an end, you notice that you have no voice left because you have spent the entire time crying and screaming at the top of your lungs. At least, that's the case for the vast majority of people.
As a result, we have begun to question photographs of people who appear to be incredibly calm and cool even after experiencing a rollercoaster ride.
Eating Food And Looking Cute Don't Go Hand In Hand
While our readers might have disagreed with us on so many things, we're confident they will agree that there is no graceful way to eat meals that are served on sticks or anything else. The best you can do is pretend to eat food while someone takes your picture.
The second photo explains why many food bloggers never upload photos of them actually eating the food. It all makes so much sense now, right?