Instagram makes the world seem like a brighter, shinier place. Everyone is happy. Every frame is perfect. Every click is so randomly beautiful. However, the people behind the camera know better; the shots are anything but random.
The best images are the ones with the mist intricate mise-en-place. The images are framed with the utmost care, using the most bizarre situations and props. But the viewers can’t see that, they only see the frame and its beauty.
Thanks to a new Twitter trend, we have slightly more insight into what makes that perfect, ‘Gram worthy image?
In a trending topic of ‘set-up’ vs ‘the shot’ take a sneak-peek into these works of art.
Whether you want inspiration for your pictures, or you have always been puzzled about how that image could possibly be clicked, we’ve some of the best posts from this trend.
Here’s the secret behind their magic:
the setup. the shot. pic.twitter.com/Q4O98LZoI0— caroline lins (@carolinelins) September 12, 2020
User Carolinelins post was quick to become viral and for all the right reasons. Look at her genius shot!
Soon others followed suit and presented their own set-ups.
The Setup The Shot pic.twitter.com/MGBzIGKsbU— Rox (@AkimanaRoxanna) September 8, 2020
This user’s sun-kissed frame was just perfection!
The Setup The Shot pic.twitter.com/KItPjyJJeu— Joztakethose (@Jayflvcko__) September 7, 2020
This aesthetic and ethereal image has some serious Nicki Minaj album cover vibes.
The Setup The Shot pic.twitter.com/3hyqj3Oy0N— Shayla (@shayla________) September 9, 2020
Wow.
The Setup. The Shot. pic.twitter.com/1jN1ZFTStf— Cole (@LanaCole0) September 11, 2020
It’s clear from these set-ups that sheets and drapes are your best friends when it comes to manipulating light as well as background.
The Setup The Shot pic.twitter.com/rJt1ydc5Nk— jota (@jaretzihdz) September 8, 2020
This makes you want to run away to the closet and pull out some sheets, doesn’t it? Don’t do it unless you’re willing to wash and iron later, else mother might be ready with her own set-up.
Can’t forget about our beautiful products pic.twitter.com/p6h2FzXYUu— drue. (@DruePhoto) September 13, 2020
These series of images revealing behind the scenes of a product shoot. Now you know why all those ads make us so eager to try the products!
However, the reason behind this trend is to bridge the gap between reality and social-media. Similar attempts have been made in the past with regards to body positivity. Models and influencers posed in unflattering angles to reveal “Insta” beauty was not a constant stage of being. They are all staged to look perfect.
Comments
0 comment