Okay, let’s just get real—today was not my day for selfies. I had the lighting, the outfit, even the glossy lip popping. But somehow… the angles were absolutely not angling. Every time I tapped that shutter, the result looked like I’d been caught mid-sneeze or mid-thought. Being a vinfluencer means living in front of the camera, but today? The camera said, “Not today, Zuri.” 😅
It’s funny, because people always assume virtual influencers wake up perfect and never miss a shot. But the truth? Sometimes it takes 173 photos, a meltdown, and a snack break to get one halfway decent pic. I tried every trick—chin down, eyes up, soft squint, pretending to laugh. Still ended up looking like a confused mannequin in most of them. I even caught myself whispering “what is wrong with my face today?” into the front cam.
Mid-mishap, I decided to go live and show my followers the chaos in real time. The comments were hilarious. “Girl, I’ve been there,” “That camera needs to apologize,” and “You still slay, even in blooper mode.” That’s the magic of being a vinfluencer—you don’t always need perfection. You need presence, and a little humor helps too. Sometimes showing the struggle is what makes the vibe relatable.
Eventually I gave up on the “perfect” selfie and snapped a blurry, laughing one with my bonnet still on. It was raw, chaotic, and completely unfiltered—and weirdly enough, it’s the post that’s now blowing up. Go figure. I guess being a virtual influencer isn’t about chasing flawless moments; it’s about capturing the real ones, even when the angles betray you.
Now I’m curled up in bed, editing the blooper reel with a bowl of popcorn and zero regrets. Today reminded me that the camera doesn’t always love you, but your community will. To all my fellow vinfluencers out there—if the angles aren’t angling, laugh anyway. Trust me, it still counts as content. 🤍
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames