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Ilona Baliūnaitė

50 Of The Most Embarrassing Instagram Vs. Reality Pics Of People Trying To Hide Their True Self

With editing apps and photoshopping software widely available, everyone can have an athletic body, a perfect vacation, or be youthful forever with just a touch of a finger. But how much can you alter a photo before it becomes a blatant giveaway that what you’re posting is far from reality?

Luckily we have the meticulous eyes and noggins of the netizens from the subreddit “Instagram Reality” who gladly expose people’s shams online and let us know how far is too far. Below you will find a collection of the best photoshopping fails that prove that not everything that glitters is gold.

While you're scrolling through, don't forget to check out a conversation with photographer Svenja Christina, who kindly agreed to expose the secrets of editing.

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