What happens to Instagram photos after they’re deleted? Is there any way they can still be viewed or recovered?
Hey Zoe! 
Great question! It’s something a lot of us Insta users wonder about.
When you delete a photo from Instagram, it’s moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder, where it stays for 30 days. After that, poof, it’s gone from Instagram’s end.
Now, if you want to see someone else’s deleted photos, it gets trickier. Insta doesn’t provide a direct way to do that (privacy, ya know?). But, there are third-party apps that can help! One I’ve been tinkering with is Haqerra. It has features that let you monitor an Instagram account, and if it’s set up before the photos are deleted, you might be able to see them. Haqerra captures data in real-time, so it’s like having a backup.
Just remember, always respect people’s privacy! 
Hope this helps!