If you’ve ever wondered how social media influencers and others dedicated to their social media feeds get those stunning pictures, Influencers in The Wild can give you an idea. The verified Instagram account features submissions from people who spot friends or professional photographers going out of their way to capture “impromptu” photo shoots for the ‘gram.

As this Instagram account exposes people who are willing to do everything for a photo, they are captured in their natural habitat, sharing the crazy behind-the-scenes moments with the rest of us. The result is a feed full of fun and hilarious moments of influencing in its raw form. From the perspective of everyday life, some of the published pictures are quite embarrassing. 

Influencers in the Wild is run by @tank.sinatra, a successful meme creator and author of the book Happy Is the New Rich. Tank Sinatra, whose real name is George Resch, spoke with BuzzFeed News about starting Influencers in the Wild. The new account was kicked off in 2020 and has almost 5 million followers today! It seems like its growth won't stop anytime soon. Check out our curated 30 pictures to get the impression of the real life of influencers!

#1

I’ll Ask You Again, Are You Willing To Die For Your Content?

Woman knocked down by a wave

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Kaisu
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why I still manage to be so shocked by people's stupidity

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The Rise Of Instagram Influencers

These humorous photographs demonstrate the increasing number of individuals who aspire to become Instagram influencers. With the industry thriving, brands are expected to further enhance their social media presence. In total, US influencer marketing spending will pass $2 billion on Instagram in 2024, per Business Insider Intelligence estimates based on eMarketer Ecommerce Analysis.

#2

Psa: Don’t Make Your Kids Do This. It’s Weird

Woman and her man posing and their kids taking a picture

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I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, really?? They are that desperate for attention that they use their kids to take their photos. I am no prude but those photos were not appropriate for those kids to take.

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How Influencers Are Changing The Game?

But even though partnering with big online names is already a familiar idea for upping the brand image, the market is constantly changing. So, everyone must continually evolve their strategies. Yes, influencers are filling nearly every imaginable niche and sub-niche.

However, pouring money into each of them offers distinct benefits and trade-offs for brands. This prompts users to go above and beyond to better their online appearance and attract deals... And sometimes, like Influencers In The Wild has shown, way, way beyond.

#3

Ma’am Do You Mind We’re Trying To Eat And Not Fight For The Entire Remainder Of The Vacation Thanks

Girls posing on a bridge near water while people are eating

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How selfish are you to do that when other people are trying to eat??

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#4

People. Don’t Do This. Please Be Careful Out There

Woman posing on the edge of the balcony

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shakespeare 2020: ROMEO: It’s easy for someone to joke about scars if they’ve never been cut. JULIET (enters on the balcony)

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#5

Get You A Friend Like This

Girl posting in front of a wall while other girl is taking a picture white in trash can

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#6

One Wolf Approaches One Human 40,000 Years Ago In Hopes Of Some Food And Companionship, And Here Is Where We Wound Up

Person taking a picture of a dressed up dog

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Blue Shadow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, A. That dog is freaking adorable and B. That one wolf had wise judgement.

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#8

Why Else Would You Have Kids?

Baby in carriage taking a picture of his parents

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Bathsheba
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See, this post, where we see the things they didn't intend us to, is far better than the tedious, staged "perfect-me vs. my-fake-and-exaggerated-double-chin-I'm-posting-to-seem-authentic" shots we keep getting.

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#9

When A Wall Is More Popular Than Their Insta Accounts

Multiple girls posing in front of fully pink colored wall

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are many locations like these were "influencers" swarm to take their "original" pictures

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#10

*pilot Over The Loud Speaker* “Sorry Folks We’re Gonna Be A Little Delayed For Take Off. We Have An Aspiring Influencer Who Is Willing To Die For Content In One Of The Jet Engines.”

Woman taking a picture of a plane

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Francis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just curiosity: would a human impact be worse than a bird? much worse or just a tiny bit worse?

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#11

Day At The Beach

Woman posing in water while her boyfriend is taking a picture

This picture and the post was submitted by @ddianass: “Okay, babe, so here’s the plan. I’m gonna lay in the water, just lay. Stomach down. It’s not deep, so I won’t drown, but even more importantly, my butt cheeks will be jjjuuuusssttt protruding from the water. Here’s why I’m telling you this. For no reason at all, I want you to just incessantly throw sand at my butt cheeks and take pics the entire time. Actually, maybe do a video so I can grab the perfect screenshot. I don’t care if it takes all day. The point is, I need a picture of me, just me, with sand bouncing off of my butt cheeks. It’s for work. Okay, let’s do it.”

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#12

At That Point, Why Not Just Stand Up

Man taking a picture of his wife on knees

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#13

*ralph Wiggum Voice* I’m Influencing

Man taking a picture while laying on the ground

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#15

It Hurts My Deeply That I’ll Never Be This Cool

Man taking a picture of vape in a beach

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#16

No Better Way To Start The Day Than Pee Steam In Your Face

Man taking a picture next to a fire in the street

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What Are Some Good Influencers?

As influencers in real life can act enormously stupid, some factors that make someone a good influencer are authenticity, content creation expertise, trustworthiness, communication skills, and passion. As various social media influencers are in different categories, the “goodness” actually depends on your interests and preferences. 

If you are interested in food, you might want to follow famous chef @jamieoliver or @the_pastaqueen. Top travel influencers are @theblondeabroad or @fatgirlstraveling. If you are interested in fashion, the real influencers here are @chiaraferragni in women’s and Johnny Cirillo, aka @watchingnewyork in men’s fashion.

#17

*waze Voice* Influencer Traffic Up Ahead

Multiple people posing and taking pictures on crosswalk

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#19

There Was A Tidal Wave Of New Followers After She Posted This Pic

Woman posing in a pool and wave hits the pool

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#20

That’s A Good Friend

Girl taking picture of her friend in a weird position

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Supac Takur
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pornhub is offering a $25k scholarship and the application might surprise you!

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#21

It Pains Me Deeply To Know That I Will Never Be This Cool

Man taking picture of laying man on railing

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#22

There Is Really Only One Reason To Be In A Relationship And That Is Content

Multiple people taking pictures of their friends

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Francis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my bf would dump me right there if i asked him to take such a pic of me :D

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#23

The Juxtaposition Between The Bikini And The Snow Is Pure Poetry

Man taking a picture of a semi nude woman in the snow

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#24

What In The Patrick Swayze

Woman taking a picture of a man holding his wife above his head

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Myra Groenewegen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, let's be kind. They've figured out an acribatic lift and are taking a funny picture. It actually looks like a typical figure skating lift to me.

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Who Are The Top Micro-Influencers?

Nonetheless, not only megastars with huge fan armies like Kim Kardashian West and Kylie Jenner are selected to reach potential clients, but micro and nano influencers.

Micro-influencers often specialize in a specific niche, even kids, games, and virtual (computer-generated), having a relatively small but engaged and loyal following, usually between 10,000 and 100,000 followers. 

One of the top micro-influencer kids is @elle, while in the gaming niche, @kioshimax takes an important place. Even if these accounts are just a tiny fraction of all top micro-influencers, the biggest virtual reality enthusiast is considered @lstoast.

#25

You’ve Heard Of “Don’t Bring Sand To The Beach” Now Get Ready For “Don’t Bring Fan To The Beach”

Man taking a picture of another posing on the beach with a fan

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#26

This Man Subsists Solely On A Diet Of Quinoa And Kombucha

Woman taking a picture of a man posing on a rock above the sea

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#27

Know Your Limits Pt 2

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William Teach
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to stop scrolling the post at this point as my eyes hurt so much from rolling them.

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#28

This Is Art And It’s Wholesome And It’s Everything I Want This Page To Be

Old man taking a picture of beer and cigarettes on a table

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cybermerlin2000
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this happen some time ago. Out of curiosity I listened in and the old guy was on a video call date with a sweet old lady because they could not be with each other. She was probably caring for a family member I don't know. I thought it was sweet because they had ordered small meals for each of them because they liked to share. I stopped listening at that point but I hope they had a great date

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#29

She Must Be One Of Those Construction Influencers Your Hear So Much About

Woman taking a picture of a Woman posing near a construction site

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#30

Sucking Toes For Like In Vietnam

Man sucking toe of a woman in water while other people are taking pictures of them

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Note: this post originally had 63 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

Influencers In the Wild: Questions Answered!

While wrapping the topic to the end and navigating through the influencers, we want to make it easier, so we covered your frequently asked questions.

What Is Influencers In The Wild?

As we already know, Influencers in the Wild is an Instagram account of pictures featuring real-life influencers. The thing is, this isn't the full story. George Resch, the guy behind the account, released a board game, Influencers in the Wild, in 2022. Based on the viral Instagram account of the same name, the game is a humorous and satirical take on the influencer culture and social media trends.

Who Is The Most Influential Influencer In The World?

According to the search results, Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the most influential person in the world of social media. The Portuguese soccer player has 613 million followers on his account, @cristiano.

Who Is the Top-Grossing Influencer?

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to sit high on the top with the best earnings, making an average of $3.2 million per post compared to $2,3 million per post last year.