I, too, fully understand how great it is that Instagram makes kinda boring photos look special and fancy and -- dare I say it -- awesome? It's convenient for those of us who abysmally failed photography class (hi), yet still desire to take pretty pictures and share them with other folks.
However, it gets pretty annoying when people hashtag every photo with #amazingphotography, #truephotography and the like. If you're a truly invested photographer, by all means, be proud of your work. But keep in mind that Instagram is generally viewed on people's phones which have teensy tiny screens (usually) and don't necessary show how #amazing your pictures are. It's meant to be a fun little social media app that allows people to share fun snapshots of their lives; if you're looking for something more seriously devoted to "true" photography, try a website or (for similar social media purposes) even Tumblr.
Life documentation need not include all that you consume. Sure, if you've just spotted a piece of a seven layer rainbow cake, it makes tons of sense to share that with the world. It's fun, it's special, it's not something you see literally every day like, oh, hamburgers and fries. Unless you're exclusively followed by dietitians, nobody needs to see all 2000 calories of your daily diet, my friends. Reserve the photos for truly interesting dishes.
Also, certain food porn makes me want to devour the contents of my pantry and fridge, so I might just be bitter.
Photo: Tumblr
I, too, fully understand how great it is that Instagram makes kinda boring photos look special and fancy and -- dare I say it -- awesome? It's convenient for those of us who abysmally failed photography class (hi), yet still desire to take pretty pictures and share them with other folks.
However, it gets pretty annoying when people hashtag every photo with #amazingphotography, #truephotography and the like. If you're a truly invested photographer, by all means, be proud of your work. But keep in mind that Instagram is generally viewed on people's phones which have teensy tiny screens (usually) and don't necessary show how #amazing your pictures are. It's meant to be a fun little social media app that allows people to share fun snapshots of their lives; if you're looking for something more seriously devoted to "true" photography, try a website or (for similar social media purposes) even Tumblr.
Few things say, "I'm creepily pursuing you" like posting romantic lyrics on a social media that are, more often than not, directed at somebody else. And, in general, just stop posting photos with lyrics scribbled all over them. If I see one more picture on my newsfeed with lyrics from a fun. song, I will...well, I don't know what I'll do, but I think it involves somehow putting a vinyl version of "We Are Young" in a blender and force feeding it to the poster.
Photo: Webstagram
This isn't "annoying" so much as "sad, please don't do it." Almost every day, I see people on my newsfeed post images that are tagged #skinny or #ana or #thinlegs and the like, and I am very on the fence about it. On the one hand, I think it's always wonderful to be proud of your body; on the other, most of these hashtags are used in thinspiration and pro-anorexia communities, and eating disorders -- not thinness or any other body type, of course -- very rarely have positive effects on a person's confidence. If you're proud of your body, then that is fantastic and wonderful; if it's to contribute to or partake in a pro-ED communities, I am begging you to not do it.
Photo: International Business Times
It's difficult to take photos of concerts because people are moving around and, in all likelihood, so are you because you're a drunk jerk [/personal experience]. In all seriousness, nobody wants to see a blurry photo of some lights and a person (or standing bear?) holding a guitar (rake?).
Photo: MarkCarras
What's the point of sharing quotes with people on a social media app designed entirely to share photos you've taken? Granted, sometimes people post interesting words, but it nevertheless annoys me when I see like six "inspirational" quote posts in a row. Plus, they usually have terrible grammar.
Photo: Instagram
Oh my good god, there are few things I can't stand more than collages. WE GET IT. YOU WORE STUFF AND DID STUFF IN THE SAME DAY AND CAN MAKE MULTIPLE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
Photo: Rihanna's Instagram
As we all know, Rich Kids of Instagram is full of some of the more lavish young folks, many of whom have online presences which are, to be kind, e-nuisances. Of course, some are far fucking worse than others, but the annoyance is there regardless (especially when they break the collage rule, too, such as above). In general, though, regardless of whether you're rich or not, it's fairly tasteless to post photos of expensive things you purchase and let everyone know much you spent on them, or how much the gifts you've received cost. Just don't do it.
Photo: Rich Kids of Instagram
Instagram makes boring or plain photos more interesting; it doesn't make stupid poses any less stupid. Don't purse your lips like you're trying to offer a cigarette to somebody a mile away using only your mouth.
Unless you are like this girl, who is obviously funny and awesome.
Photo: SocialNews / Tumblr
Obviously, if you're dating somebody, it only makes sense to have some of your pictures be with that person. After all, Instagram is for showing your life and your significant other is part of that, right?
But when you start posting tons of cutesy hand holding, kissing, we're-like-eight-seconds-from-fucking photos, it gets irritating to the people who follow (even/especially your close friends). If it's your wedding and you're especially adorable, you get a free pass. Otherwise, stop posing for smoochy pictures and captioning photos with "My Baby."
Photo: Instagram
Using tags like #sunset or #babyphotos or #cremebrulee makes sense. As Jamie mentioned, #Tagging #literally #anything #potentially #related #to #your #photo #is #annoying
This is for the guys (because I've seen like, two girls do this whereas 99% of men on OKCupid and Instagram seem to think it's a prerequisite for Internet use): stop taking so many photos of yourself shirtless in the mirror. Nobody wants to see you tighten your abs or attempt to look seductive. Sorry, Pauly D, not even you.
Photo: Pauly D's Instagram
