Key insights

• 📸 Perception of appearance in photos is influenced by a lifetime of seeing a mirrored image of oneself in the mirror
• 📷 Discomfort with photos is similar to discomfort with hearing one's own voice on a recording
• 🔊 Voice on a recording and photo discomfort result from a mismatch between perceived reality and actual reality
• 😬 Asymmetry in facial features can cause discomfort in photos
• 📷 Looking at oneself in photos more can help acknowledge different realities
• 🔄 Shift from judgment to curiosity when feeling unsatisfied with photos
• 💭 Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment in photos and our bodies
• 📸 You are worthy of being photographed in all angles and moments

Q&A

• How should one view themselves in photos?

  Embrace the different moments and angles of yourself, because you are worthy of being photographed in all angles and moments, and you don't actually look bad in photos.

• Why shouldn't certain angles define confidence?

  We shouldn't let fractions of a second or certain angles define our confidence; instead, we should embrace the different moments and angles of ourselves.

• How do unrealistic expectations affect photo perception?

  Unrealistic expectations on photography and our bodies contribute to feeling disappointed, so changing perspective can change the way we see photos and our bodies.

• What mindset helps in changing the perception of oneself in photos?

  Shifting from judgment to curiosity, adopting a curious mindset, and relearning self-perception through photos can enhance self-reflection and change photo perception.

• How can one overcome discomfort in photos?

  Overcoming discomfort involves looking at oneself in photos more, acknowledging different realities, and finding confidence in various ways, not just through traditional sex appeal.

• What factors influence the perception of appearance in photos?

  Asymmetry in facial features, not resonating with the portrayed image, and a mismatch between perceived reality and actual reality can influence how people feel about photos.

• Why do people feel uncomfortable in photos?

  The discomfort in photos is similar to hearing our own voice on a recording, and it's influenced by a lifetime of seeing a mirrored image of ourselves in the mirror, creating a different perception of how we look.

• 00:04 Many people feel insecure about their appearance in photos, but it may have more to do with perception than reality. Our brains are used to seeing a mirrored image of ourselves in the mirror, creating a different perception of how we look. The discomfort with photos is similar to the discomfort of hearing our own voice on a recording.
• 02:05 People may feel uncomfortable in photos due to asymmetry in facial features and not resonating with the portrayed image. Overcoming discomfort involves looking at yourself in photos more and acknowledging different ways of finding confidence.
• 04:15 Learning to embrace how you look in photos requires self-reflection and curiosity, shifting from judgment to exploration of new perspectives. Hyperfixating on insecurities can skew your perception of yourself in photos, but adopting a curious mindset can change that.
• 06:28 Changing the way we look at photos and our bodies can change our perception of them. Unrealistic expectations on photography and our bodies contribute to feeling disappointed.
• 08:43 Embracing the different moments and angles of ourselves is powerful. We shouldn't let fractions of a second or certain angles define our confidence. Selfies are just different moments, not good or bad.
• 10:40 You are worthy of being photographed in all angles and moments; don't let beauty standards stop you from capturing memories with loved ones. Embrace the different documentations of your life and know that you don't actually look bad in photos. 📸