I'm 74 years old and worried about looking good on camera for Instagram Reels. How can I improve my on-camera appearance?

You don’t need to improve anything. Authenticity is the only real differentiator in 2026. Now that AI can generate infinite polished content, the bar has shifted from ‘can you make content?’ to ‘can you make something only you could make?’ Your real, unfiltered presence in your messy studio is exactly what people want to see. A recent video where you sat casually in your workspace, talking authentically, outperformed all your other content by a huge margin—more views, more likes, more comments. That’s the hidden message: realness wins. Don’t use filters. Don’t worry about perfect lighting or clean backgrounds. Just be yourself, talk about your work, and show your space as it is. That genuine connection is what turns viewers into buyers.

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Asked by a 74-year-old artist · Answered by Juan and Millie · Office Hours · 2026-05-05