Social media is often criticized for its unrealistic portrayal of people’s lives, with photoshopped and staged photos and a focus on perfection leading to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.
However, it is rare to come across unedited and authentic images on these platforms, which serve as a refreshing reminder to not take everything at face value and to question the authenticity of the curated content shared by influencers. They bring a dose of realism to the otherwise contrived atmosphere of social media.
The Instagram Reality subreddit exposes Instagrammers and influencers who manipulate their images. As a result, it has become a source of authentic and unedited pictures that showcase real beauty.