Why I Post More Food Than Faces (And Why You Probably Prefer It That Way)

Ever notice how my social media is basically a never-ending buffet of food pics? Like, I’ll post a perfectly lit, mouthwatering shot of my meal but barely a glimpse of the people I’m eating with. If you’ve ever wondered why, let me break it down for you.

First off, privacy is a thing. Not everyone wants their picture taken, let alone posted online for all to see. Some people are camera-shy, and others just don’t feel like being immortalized mid-bite. I respect that.

Second—and this is the big one—you, my lovely audience, don’t actually care. I mean, let’s be real: do you really want to see a bunch of strangers’ faces popping up in your feed? Probably not. Most of us scroll for entertainment, inspiration, or, in this case, food envy. Aesthetic food shots? Always a win. Random people you don’t know? Not so much.

And here’s the tricky part—even if most of the people I’m with don’t mind being in a photo, all it takes is ONE person who does. What am I supposed to do? Say, “Hey, get the f*ck out of the way, I need this shot”? That’s not exactly the vibe. I’m not about to turn a casual meal into a weird social standoff over a photo. So, to keep it simple, I just skip the whole situation and focus on the one thing everyone can agree on—the food.

And honestly? I get it. If someone were to snap a pic of me, I’d want to make sure I looked at least semi-polished—decent lighting, no weird angles, no accidental double chins. But let’s be honest, most of us on a day-to-day basis? We’re rocking “acceptable to be seen in public” levels of effort. Maybe that’s a brushed-through ponytail, maybe it’s a hoodie and jeans combo, but it’s rarely photo-worthy perfection.

So, instead of subjecting my friends (or myself) to the horrors of unplanned candids, I choose the safer, more universally appreciated route: food photography. Because a well-plated dish never complains about bad angles, closed eyes, or looking “too tired” for the internet.

But hey, if you ever do see a picture of me or a friend pop up, just know it’s because:

1. We were actually feeling ourselves that day.
2. The lighting was doing us a favor.
3. Or, most likely, we were feeling sentimental enough to override our usual "no photos" policy.

Until then, expect more food. Lots and lots of food.

What about you? Do you prefer seeing people in photos, or are you just here for the food content? Let me know in the comments!