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LETTING GO OF INSTAGRAM

In this video, photographer Peter McKinnon shares some honest thoughts about Instagram — and how much it’s changed. He reminisces about the early days when Instagram was just about casually sharing daily photos without pressure or perfection.

Now, it’s become all about polished videos, curated grids, and chasing algorithms, losing that genuine connection in the process.

Peter encourages creators to stop obsessing over perfection and instead show their human side, share authentic moments, and reconnect with what made social media fun and meaningful in the first place.

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