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The Truth Behind Instagram Photos
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The Truth Behind Instagram Photos

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Every day, thousands of people on Instagram snap pictures meant to invent a new identity for themselves. That is the message behind this wonderful photo series by Chompoo Baritone, a photographer in Bangkok, Thailand who shows the ugly truth behind Instagram pictures.

Numerous artists, like the anonymous photographer behind Hipster Barbie, have criticized the way people use photo editing and Instagram photos to make their lives seem more amazing than they are. A practice that is undoubtedly setting unrealistic standards for their followers. Careful cropping and photo manipulations can make mundane situations seem extraordinary. Tilda Lindam, a model with an excellent sense of humor, also emphasized the vanity inherent in creating these Instagram reality photos that Baritone also spoofs.

Baritone studied photography art at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Thailand. We hope this isn’t the last brilliant social commentary project that she’s got up her sleeve!

More info: Facebook (h/t: demilked, ufunk)

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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Dovas

Dovas

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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ClaudiaPors
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I especially love the ones where bystanders are looking on. Some street photos - while beautiful - seem so awkward to create and I always wonder what's going on outside the frame.

DariaB
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too, I love these! Especially the last one with the bicycle. Note how the man on the left looks kinda annoyed. And note how the bike is placed uncomfortably right in the middle of the road.

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DariaB
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The point is not about Instagram users introducing new techniques in photography, it would be praiseworthy if it was really the case.

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HernanTobonSepulveda
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's just photography, framing and composition are just two elements by which ANY photographer selects what he/she wants to show

DariaB
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. In fact, that's exactly one of the things projects like this one want to show.

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LiΓͺnVΕ©
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people probably realize that they can make great photos out of seemingly trivial objects :)

Gulali
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's the point of framing and composition. If not, just like the the writer said it's just a mundane situation. And that's why it's separate the common people who snaps pics with the creative ones who makes everything looks extraordinary. And sadly I am one of those common pp.. lol

VikiThurman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really get it. What, exactly, are you trying to say here? It's just composition, as other people have pointed out. So there's some cacti on a pallet on someone's back porch filled with other plants, or someone is on the beach and other people are just outside of the frame, so what? There's nothing new, interesting, or truly revealing here.

LauraMilkman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its the portrayal of the photos not actually being similar to the real image. Image 1: You see in the frame it looks like the person is actually doing a hand stand but to reveal outside the frame shes getting help. Image 2: In frame it looks like a tidy food setting of the person making a fresh meal and sitting on a really neat table but outside the frame it reveals a messed up table with a table cloth and some ready meals. Rest you can really picture from that :) For instance the beach in frame looks like shes alone and in peace by herself on the beach but outside the frame you see shes just on a beach like everyone else

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AlexGreen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the idea that the author of this thinks this is a bad thing but all you're doing is composing a shot. I don't upload my photography to Instagram much but in a way, it's the same idea, I just don't quite go this far

karenza
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think we all do this. it depends upon how far we go to portray ourselves as living the rich and famous lifestyle. and who is being fooled? it's kind of sad, really, that someone would need to show her/him self as a jetsetting celebrity.

AndyCheung
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just using the language of film and photography to tell a story; have you seen any behind the scenes of any feature film? They are nothing like what they look like onscreen, but we watch it anyway because we want to see the story that's being told.

AmelieWitzer
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is what photographers do for composition/framing. It's s part of the art. Congrats, this guy has figured out behind the scenes of photographing. Big freaking whoopie do! This article is kinda.......lame.

SusannaVesna
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think people should stop criticizing Instagram users for creating beautiful inspirational compositions! Unless, its an obvious dumb attention-whore standing next to a Ferrari, pretending it's hers, I got nothing against people photographing part of their life which looks pretty! If we start digging into everything, then one can also criticize painters and any kind of art form for being unrealistic or exaggerated! I take this post as humor and nothing more!

AngelMelo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a thing about photography in general I used to work for interior magazines and i'm very sorry i did not take photos of what was behind me as I shot those clean styled views

Elias roon
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thx because of a 4k follower "influrncerin" and getting Trash Art class because my teacher ist gebrochen cus he gets starting handed ebarbs BrΓΌcke.

Rembrandt Ramona Friday
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make because all you're doing is showing good photography? That's all photography is, is finding those little beautiful squares in a chaotic world? That's... that's what Instagram is, and that's what photography is, and it's cool? I don't know what you're getting at. Feels like you think the authenticity of Instagram is diminished by this, whereas I think that's exactly what makes it real.

RebeccaDurden
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is proof that beauty is everywhere. This is what makes photography and creativity meet. Its not about just taking pictures of what is in front of you, it is about photographing what your mind sees in a second.

AndreaMilanović
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frankly I find it insulting that this person thinks I don't know pictures exist in a context and framing is a thing that happens but ok.

SandraRossouw
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it !!! Shows the truth how fake and pretensions Instagram is.

HazelWaring
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Commenters seem to be missing the point. The point isn't that photographers use framing and composition, it's that many people use these skills to mislead, making their life seem amazing and their followers feel bad. E.g. arranging a lovely meal and framing it beautifully - fine, never showing any mess or hassle associated and making it seem effortless, like everyone should be able to whip it up in 5 minutes? - not fine.

ToanTran
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is he person in the pasu aor my sky photo ? She looks like my doppelgΓ€nger

saulw7
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

La cruda y absurda realidad de muchas fotos de Instagram!

GlynisLailann
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9 years ago

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Instagram should be re-named 'Our Narcissistic Society'.

ClaudiaPors
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I especially love the ones where bystanders are looking on. Some street photos - while beautiful - seem so awkward to create and I always wonder what's going on outside the frame.

DariaB
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too, I love these! Especially the last one with the bicycle. Note how the man on the left looks kinda annoyed. And note how the bike is placed uncomfortably right in the middle of the road.

Load More Replies...
DariaB
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The point is not about Instagram users introducing new techniques in photography, it would be praiseworthy if it was really the case.

Load More Replies...
HernanTobonSepulveda
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's just photography, framing and composition are just two elements by which ANY photographer selects what he/she wants to show

DariaB
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. In fact, that's exactly one of the things projects like this one want to show.

Load More Replies...
LiΓͺnVΕ©
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people probably realize that they can make great photos out of seemingly trivial objects :)

Gulali
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's the point of framing and composition. If not, just like the the writer said it's just a mundane situation. And that's why it's separate the common people who snaps pics with the creative ones who makes everything looks extraordinary. And sadly I am one of those common pp.. lol

VikiThurman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't really get it. What, exactly, are you trying to say here? It's just composition, as other people have pointed out. So there's some cacti on a pallet on someone's back porch filled with other plants, or someone is on the beach and other people are just outside of the frame, so what? There's nothing new, interesting, or truly revealing here.

LauraMilkman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its the portrayal of the photos not actually being similar to the real image. Image 1: You see in the frame it looks like the person is actually doing a hand stand but to reveal outside the frame shes getting help. Image 2: In frame it looks like a tidy food setting of the person making a fresh meal and sitting on a really neat table but outside the frame it reveals a messed up table with a table cloth and some ready meals. Rest you can really picture from that :) For instance the beach in frame looks like shes alone and in peace by herself on the beach but outside the frame you see shes just on a beach like everyone else

Load More Replies...
AlexGreen
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the idea that the author of this thinks this is a bad thing but all you're doing is composing a shot. I don't upload my photography to Instagram much but in a way, it's the same idea, I just don't quite go this far

karenza
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think we all do this. it depends upon how far we go to portray ourselves as living the rich and famous lifestyle. and who is being fooled? it's kind of sad, really, that someone would need to show her/him self as a jetsetting celebrity.

AndyCheung
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just using the language of film and photography to tell a story; have you seen any behind the scenes of any feature film? They are nothing like what they look like onscreen, but we watch it anyway because we want to see the story that's being told.

AmelieWitzer
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is what photographers do for composition/framing. It's s part of the art. Congrats, this guy has figured out behind the scenes of photographing. Big freaking whoopie do! This article is kinda.......lame.

SusannaVesna
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think people should stop criticizing Instagram users for creating beautiful inspirational compositions! Unless, its an obvious dumb attention-whore standing next to a Ferrari, pretending it's hers, I got nothing against people photographing part of their life which looks pretty! If we start digging into everything, then one can also criticize painters and any kind of art form for being unrealistic or exaggerated! I take this post as humor and nothing more!

AngelMelo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a thing about photography in general I used to work for interior magazines and i'm very sorry i did not take photos of what was behind me as I shot those clean styled views

Elias roon
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thx because of a 4k follower "influrncerin" and getting Trash Art class because my teacher ist gebrochen cus he gets starting handed ebarbs BrΓΌcke.

Rembrandt Ramona Friday
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make because all you're doing is showing good photography? That's all photography is, is finding those little beautiful squares in a chaotic world? That's... that's what Instagram is, and that's what photography is, and it's cool? I don't know what you're getting at. Feels like you think the authenticity of Instagram is diminished by this, whereas I think that's exactly what makes it real.

RebeccaDurden
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is proof that beauty is everywhere. This is what makes photography and creativity meet. Its not about just taking pictures of what is in front of you, it is about photographing what your mind sees in a second.

AndreaMilanović
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frankly I find it insulting that this person thinks I don't know pictures exist in a context and framing is a thing that happens but ok.

SandraRossouw
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it !!! Shows the truth how fake and pretensions Instagram is.

HazelWaring
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Commenters seem to be missing the point. The point isn't that photographers use framing and composition, it's that many people use these skills to mislead, making their life seem amazing and their followers feel bad. E.g. arranging a lovely meal and framing it beautifully - fine, never showing any mess or hassle associated and making it seem effortless, like everyone should be able to whip it up in 5 minutes? - not fine.

ToanTran
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is he person in the pasu aor my sky photo ? She looks like my doppelgΓ€nger

saulw7
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

La cruda y absurda realidad de muchas fotos de Instagram!

GlynisLailann
Community Member
9 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Instagram should be re-named 'Our Narcissistic Society'.

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