Influencer goes viral by exposing photo tricks on social media (Instagram / @danaemercer)
Danae Mercer, a 36-year-old American influencer famous for promoting body positivity and exposing tricks used in online photos, has gone viral with another video about ‘fake’ bikini shots.
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With 2.3 million followers on Instagram, Mercer revealed the tricks used to create “perfect” bikini photos at the beach, highlighting how uncomfortable poses and editing can transform the images.
“Beach selfie pose by influencer. Sometimes I see a photo and wonder, ‘How did she do that?’ And now I have my answer: Very, very uncomfortably. Here’s how this pose works: I’m in a wedged bikini. I’ve arched my upper leg over the lower one. This makes the buttock curve upwards. I’m compressing my belly towards the ground while arching my back upwards (it’s awful). I lift my face and my feet, and voilà, I have my ‘casual beach’ photo.”
The influencer also edited the image further to conform more to what is expected of a bikini photo on Instagram. Mercer emphasized that appearances on social media do not always reflect reality, encouraging her followers not to compare themselves to carefully edited images flooding the internet.
Her message of self-love is resonating, with Danae receiving support from thousands of followers who value her honesty and transparency. The influencer encourages fans to embrace their bodies as they are and not feel pressured to follow trends that could be detrimental to self-esteem.
Source: DailyStar | Photos and video: Reproduction Instagram – Danae Mercer Ricci
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