Bride's creepy 'glitch in the Matrix’ photo is subtly terrifying

Tessa Coates viral wedding dress illusion photo
(Image credit: Tessa Coates via Instagram)

It's safe to say that the internet is a little obsessed with optical illusions and supposed 'glitch in the Matrix' style pictures. The latest image to become a viral sensation is a simple picture of a bride-to-be trying on a wedding dress. While it's fairly wholesome and unassuming at first glance, take a closer look and it appears that she's been cloned. 

On deeper inspection, the photo shows the bride standing in front of two mirrors, each reflecting a different hand placement to her 'real' position. The bride insists that the image is not the work of any camera trickery or sly Photoshopping, which has led the internet down the rabbit hole to solve the mystery. (To create your own eerie illusions, take a look at our guide on how to download Photoshop). 

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).