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Instagram Filters
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When Snapchat first came out with their lenses, more commonly known as filters, back in 2015, it was the craze worldwide. Everyone was using them whether it be at a party, at school or just hanging out with friends. Let’s fast forward to 2021. The Snapchat craze has died out, however, other social media platforms adopted some of the innovative features Snapchat brought to the new social media era. Instagram has been the next app that people go to for filters, especially with the integration it has with IG Live. If you haven't already, here’s why you should use Instagram filters.
The filters are fun! Everyone loves spicing up their stories! Whether it be adding makeup artificially or changing the colour of your hair or even just adding some sparkles to you and your environment. Filters blossom the creativity inside individuals and allow them to craft authentic and unique posts that can ultimately increase their following. Additionally, using fun filters can make people feel more confident and allow them to share things that they otherwise may not have.
Whilst there are so many fun things that can be said and be praised about filters, there’s the negative side of it. As the years grew on and social media became more and more of a necessity in order to grow your brand, meet more people or just show off how flamboyant your personality can be, the topics of depression, anxiety and body-image have floated around with it.
Filters never really show a true representation of who people are, however, they show people what they want them to see; the unflawed, ‘perfect’ version of themselves. It is hard for individuals to not compare themselves to what they have saved in their gallery and post online to the masses. The person on the screen with that filter is not the same person staring at that screen in real life. Filters can be considered to be the makeup of the digital world, where people hide that one pesky pimple that would not go away, the freckles they have always hated and got bullied for or the vitiligo that developed over the years and wish people to never see because they are not comfortable in their own skin.
Mental health issues have skyrocketed ever since social media became a norm; as people became absorbed into this black hole of high beauty standards and newest fashion trends. However, once people know that the version of themselves on screen is digitally altered, they should be able to continue enjoying using the variety of fun filters offered. Filters are meant to be entertaining for everyone of conscientious age groups. So now it's your turn. Open up Instagram, find a filter you like and give it a go!