Instant Sameness

Insta Repeat: Your Instagram Account Is NOT Unique - Resource by Alexandra Niki (Resource)

An Instagram account called @insta_repeat recently surfaced showcasing collages of images from different photographers that are nearly identical. With so much content flowing through the veins of the internet and social media, repetition seems to have programmed most people to create what they already know is visually appealing. In short, there seems to be a lot of copycatting, whether intentional or subconscious. Here are some of our theories behind this unfortunate deterioration of unique image creation.

Ok. So maybe my Instagram images aren’t so special. Except, maybe they are.

Author: Khürt Williams

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