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On Instagram, not every carousel post meets the bar of a casual photo dump.
You may have noticed the cool kids are posting to theirInstagram gridsless frequently.
And when they do, its usually multiple slides with a cohesive color scheme and early Tumblr vibes.
These pictures make no sense together, and yet they most certainly establish a capital-m Mood.
The caption reads: dump.
Its pure vibe, Taylor, 20, tells Bustle.
Mastering the photo dump aesthetic involves an eye for scrapbooking and a light hand when it comes to editing.
Heres how to avoid carousel cringeiness.
How To Create A Photo Dump
Logistically, theres no difference between a dump and animage carousel.
Tap the photos you want to include in the order you want them to be presented.
Tap the photo a second time to de-select it if you gotta.
you might also long-press on a photo at this stage if you decide you want to delete it.
Then tap Next again to caption and share your post.
As for how many pics to share at a time, Chloe, 20, suggests aiming for four.
What Photos Go In A Photo Dump
Heres where it gets more complicated.
According to Chloe, you dont want your photo dump to be all about you.
Leaning into the photo dump aesthetic makes you a more keen observer, Chloe says.
Taking pics for a photo dump post nudges you to think beyond the obvious captures.
The best photo dumps come from the raw and unfiltered pics you take throughout the day.
How To Caption A Photo Dump
Dont overthink it, Taylor says.
Part of the fun of a photo dump is that its a little mysterious.
An emoji, a quote, or a single-word caption will all suffice.
The photo dump aesthetic is just that: all about the visuals.
(Shared with permission and for comedic effect, of course.)
