Social media has become a prevalent factor in our everyday lives; constantly updating our statuses with anything from accomplishments to the theme of our meals. Along with our technological advancements is the ease of access to cameras and there existence around every corner leading to the new trend of snapshots and self-portraits known as the selfie. Although many acknowledge that sites such as Facebook and Instagram allow connections and networks to family, friends and like-minded individuals, the information dispersed upon these sites are easily accessible by strangers and act as an archival database to the portrayal of our internet personas.

The pieces themselves reflect an array of perspectives on our use of social media, and begin to question what determines the lifespan of a photo? To what extent has technology hindered our foresight of consequences?  And address the shroud of mystery that is imposed upon identity and reality.