If you’ve ever seen behind the scenes videos of photo shoots and watched reality television shows like So Cosmo and Keeping Up The Kardashians, you’ll know that what you see in the magazines isn’t always what you get. 

Don’t believe us? Just check out this set of photos from Bangkok-based photographer Chompoo Baritone. He shows just how manufactured these photos you see on social media are. 

Unless they’re actual models being shot for a magazine spread or advertisement campaign, most of these Instagram models have to go out of their way to get everything from the right lighting, the right posture and everything else correct for the perfect shot. 

Plus, if you’ve watched America’s Next Top Model, you’ll know that to get that “effortless-looking” walking shot, models need to keep going back and forth. 

See how professional model Coco Rocha has to mimic a natural jump shot below: 

Imagine doing that in public for everyone to see — all for that one perfect Instagram photo. 

Seriously, start purging your Following list if you have to. 

If there’s a particular account  that’s making you feel bad about yourself, unfollow it! 

Ah, this one’s a bit of a struggle considering how you can’t escape it. 

But make it a point not to scroll through the discover page because you might just see photos or videos that could trigger you. 

Just because you’re on Instagram, it doesn’t mean you have to play the game of posting photos just for the sake of likes. 

Instead, be the change you want to see and post photos that you feel good. From photos of your friends and family to photos of relatable memes. Trust us, you’re going to be way more appealing to your followers than those accounts that curate their Instagram so painstakingly.