Have you ever scrolled through those seemingly perfect photos on Instagram and said, “Why doesn’t my life look like that?” As pretty as those pictures are, it’s easy to feel discouraged when you’re surrounded by clutter in your everyday life.
But consider this your first lesson in photography — and its total lack of objectivity. That’s the idea behind this cheeky series by Thai photographer Chompoo Baritone, who recreates Instagram photos to reveal what’s really happening beyond the square.
Her reimagined photos include some real-life clutter.
She also includes some awkward bystanders in her shots, who seem to be wondering why on Earth someone would take a picture there.
Along with several other Instagram photographers, Baritone pokes fun at the way some people use Instagram and other social media platforms to make their lives seem much more beautiful than they really are.
The project is also a study in how we carefully edit our experiences to be palatable and attractive to others. Is it dishonesty? Is it vanity? Or is it just a way to regain a small amount of control over what life throws our way?
(via BoredPanda)
Baritone is currently studying photography at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. She’s relatively new to creating commentary through photography, but if these pieces are any indication of what’s to come, we’re excited to see where her vision goes from here!
