5 People Reveal What Happens Behind The Perfect Instagram
Is there really nothing an Instagram filter can't hide?
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BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Staff
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BuzzFeed Staff
We asked five people to show us their Instagram and reveal just how much effort and thought went into getting that perfect photo.
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Some people came clean and said their Instagram was actually just a way to show off their body.
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Even if their caption didn't quite convey that.
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Others said they chose the pose based on their most liked pictures on Instagram.
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And some Instagrams weren't even taken using their cell phone.
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Most people admitted that they didn't nail the perfect shot on their first try.
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Others revealed they spent a long time debating what to post...
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...like, a really long time.
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All in all, most people seemed to choose their photos based on a fear of what others might think.
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Which is something anyone with a social media account has thought about.
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All in all, it doesn't matter how many followers you have or what gender you are — we all think about it.
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So, we're challenging YOU this Sunday to upload an honest moment on Instagram with the hashtag #IfSocialMediaWereHonest.
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Share your photos and let's make social media a little more real...at least for a day.