# @ad__sneaks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzJlr6auIt1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9668222-ad-sneaks-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/93605a668e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-11-02T16:09:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Andrew Dutton | Sneaker Photographer & Teacher (@ad__sneaks) — https://gondola.cc/ad__sneaks

## Caption

Social media is a tricky thing. 

For people in creative fields, it can be frustrating when we pour our creative juices into something, only for the algorithm to not show it to the audience we desire. When this happens, intrusive thoughts creep in and we begin to question whether or not our work is good enough. The value of ones creativity cannot be measured by likes, comments, or follows. There are many people on this platform that do not have big numbers on social media. Yet they have beautiful work, get paid well for their work, and work with successful brands. Numbers on social media do not define success. Genuine relationships and connections are far more valuable than insights. 

Creating for the algorithm yields to cookie cutter content, trying to replicate what someone else is doing, in hopes to achieve similar “success” on social media. True creativity pushes boundaries, expresses imagination, and doesn’t conform. 

This game we play to get our work noticed is frustrating, but we have more control than we think. 

Seeking genuine connections rather than trends, Networking rather than commenting, and focusing on quality work rather than quantity, the community that appreciates your creativity will be found. 

Views and numbers don’t matter. Focus on what matters and seek to be creative in your work. Do your own thing, not someone else’s thing in your “style”. Stand out rather than blend in. ✌️ 
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- **Views:** 2,551
- **Likes:** 2,539
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- **Comments:** 98

## Tags

kicksoftheday, complexstyle, sneakernews, complexsneakers, nicekicks, sneakerteachers, sneakerphotography, igsneakercommunity, sneakerhead, sneakerfreakerfam, explorepage, kicksonfire

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