This isn't me complaining, merely explaining my experience in trying to share the things I'm making.

Interestingly enough, I was still forced the delete other posts from my feed, posts that had previously been flagged but then OK'd upon an appeal and review. These were now still held against me despite previously being validated as adhering to all rules.

It's more than likely a human was never involved in any of these decisions and that my account is a victim of programming and since it's a modestly sized account, there was nearly no recourse. Instagram seems to weight accounts with larger audiences and engagement, affording them more flexibility.

Instagram, however, doubled down, and put limits on my account stating that I wouldn't be able to go live for a month and that my work would not be shown to non-followers. Additionally, my account shows I won't be able to go live for a year, and I was unable to message anyone for several days.

Both Threads and Facebook reinstated the post (after it had defaulted on time and disappeared anyway) admitting their tech made an error.

Editorial fashion photography by fashion and portrait photographer Rick Lash shot on location in New York City.

I recently shared this image on Instagram and by proxy Threads and Facebook. Almost immediately it was flagged for not only nudity, but sexual solicitation as well. Obviously, the image contains neither thing, nor did the post in general, so I appealed all the decisions.

Editorial photography by fashion and portrait photographer Rick Lash shot on location in New York City. Model in jeans and photographed against glass in the skyrise.

Emilie.

Editorial photography of Aylen photographed by portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash. Shot in studio in New York City. Copyright 2025.

Editorial photography of Aylen photographed by portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash. Shot in studio in New York City. Copyright 2025.

Editorial photography of Aylen photographed by portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash. Shot in studio in New York City. Copyright 2025.

Editorial photography of Aylen photographed by portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash. Shot in studio in New York City. Copyright 2025.

Aylen photographed by Rick Lash. #editorialphotography #fashionphotography #portraiture #photography

@bryancurtis.bsky.social All Ringer pods have some movie overlap right? How's this for a strained pun headline ...

It's really irresponsible to call that White House "meeting" (some might call it an ambush) between Zelensky, Vance, and Trump a shouting match. It was quite one-sided. @cnn.com @nytimes.com

Who else hates the unskippable video ad pop-ups on #spotify #podcasts?

Immediately jumped ship to a different app.

Enough is enough. There are too many ads. #Disneyplus is already preparing everyone fo ads in their programming, following in the less than auspicious footsteps of #primevideo.

Some portrait #editorialphotography in #blackandwhite #newyorkphotographer #nyportraits

What sort of work would you like to see more of?

Jane Eyre is an old favorite.

Which books for ultimate drama?

Editorial black and white portrait of Rio shot in studio in New York City by fashion and portrait photographer Rick Lash.

Model Trinity Sera in editorial photography by portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash. Shot in Studio in New York City.

Hi. Portrait and fashion photographer Rick Lash here. Based out of New York, looking to network, share, inspire, and get inspiration.