Influencer Unveils Nasty Reality Behind Instagram Glam Shots

An influencer from Amsterdam was brave enough to show her more than 670,000 followers how an Instagram photo can be manipulated. She highlighted two things, good lighting and camera angles.

Photo Comparisons

As per Fox News report, Rianne Meijer would post photos that capture her daily life, as well as side by side images that present the striking disparity between an "influencer's" photo, one with the perfect lighting and angle, and another, which is the more ordinary shot.

Wearing the same clothes, in the same location, and without considering the angle, the second photo presents the reality of Instagram shots. Suffice to say, the second one is the truth, while the glam shots are products of the "right angle" and lighting.

Indeed, posting "real" photos has gotten Meijer a lot of attention. She admitted that she has been doing this since 2019, with the initial goal of revealing the sad truth behind the photos of influencers, which for her, were not ever really real.

Taking the Right Shot

The Verge noted that angle really plays a very important role when taking photos. A tilt in the angle can have either a positive effect or a drastic effect. It pointed out that a subtle angle is always ideal, which means that the camera looking mildly down may be the best rule of thumb.

As for lighting, it also contributes much to the final photo posted on an influencer's page. While there may be filters available, going natural with the right lighting can bring out an IG-worthy photo.

For the face, experimentation may be the key. Trying out the position of the camera that will produce the perfect photo will be worth the time and effort. Some people have a better side of their faces, and finding this out may take a bit of time. Tilting one's head to adhere to the camera angle must be determined as well. Once these are ascertained, taking the best "influencer" photo will be a walk in the park.

For Meijer, she has found her voice through her project, building a community that promotes positive body image. With Meijer's revelations, one must not worry anymore whenever they find perfect glamour shots on an influencer's page.