Do we look like just what we see in the mirror?

Question

I look so different when i take pictures of myself. And it's not a good different. I think I lokk hideous lol. But when i look in the mirror, i like the way i look. What do we really see thats true?

Answer 1

i think we r nervous in front of the camera that is why we look different.

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Thanks

Answer 2

i hateeee how i look and pictures but in the mirror i think i look attractive. i think that some people's features just aren't good in the camera and some people aren't as photogenic as others.

Answer 3

This happened to me too. Or used to. I just wasn't used to seeing myself in pictures - so keep taking pictures (with friends) and put them on your wall. You'll get used to the way you look.

Also, you might just not be photogenic, but I think the 1st thing I said is probably more true.

Answer 4

We look like we look in the mirror and in pics

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Answer 5

yea that happens to me too!!

i think its all about lighting, and angles.

so practice and eventually you'll find how to look good!! 8-)

Answer 6

IDK when we look at ourselves in the mirror we judge ourselves too much....when people say that you hair is pretty today you will look in the mirror and be like, what is that person talking about or when people say they love your figure your like, which one? this one? im fat....haha    

Answer 7

whats true is the inner you not the outer you

Answer 8

I'm the same way.

Answer 9

Its true, I figured it out. You dont look the same in the mirror as you do in pictures and when people see you.

When you look in the mirror, it is a reverse image, everything is backwards. When people see you, or your in a picture everything is normal, which could be worse for some people.

Answer 10

uhmm... well when we look in the mirror, everything is backwards lol;; idk what else to tell you

Answer 11

good question...

Lights and the type of lighting plays a role...so does how close or far the camera is....often times we feel like we need to pose or we hold a smile for a picture - we're not acting natural and this can be reflected in a picture.

and, like they say:  the camera adds 10 pounds...lol, so I'm hoping the mirror is the true reflection of how we look

Answer 12

I agree with yoyo.

We get nervous with the camera and hence the awkward face.

they say "smile" .... and we do a face cringe! =)

Answer 13

Ah...i'm not sure..i've been wanting to know this as well [i have the same problem] my mom says i really do look that way..but like you said, when i go to take a picture of myself...it looks like c**p. lol sorry if i couldn't answer your question.

Answer 14

waow its exactly the same 4 me ...

il look in the mirror nd not think i look that bad..then i take a pic and its like ewwwww lol

i think its the flash or something

..but glad im not the only one =]

xx

Answer 15

u just take bad pictures haha sorry to say but if ur confident with the way u look in the mirror then ur very pretty on the inside... thats what counts... hate to be cheesy but its true