Do You Really Look Better In The Mirror Than In Pictures?
So you fix your hair and put on your makeup. You look into the mirror and believe you’re ready to head out the door and face the world. Then suddenly, you had your picture taken in the office or wherever you were headed to. You were confident because you knew you looked good, but then the photo came out, and well, let’s just say you weren’t satisfied. What gives?
The Movement
According to Science, when we look at mirrors, we see our images as the opposite of what others see or how the camera sees us. It’s not really clear why we feel like we look better in the mirror than in photos, but one proof is when people like to do a selfie in front of the mirror. These people may feel like capturing the image in the mirror will also show the enhanced beauty from the mirror than in a camera, but does it really? Probably not.
The biggest reason why we feel like we look better in the mirror is because we’re moving. The motions and the movement adds to our charm. Plus, when we look in the mirror, we get to choose the angles. As opposed to photos, angles are crucial. You can have a photo that makes you look like you’re a little bit heavier than you really are and for that, you feel less attractive in the photo already. It’s the same thing with selfies. This is why we find our best profile and angles whenever we take our selfie photos.
The Symmetry
Another possible reason is the symmetry. You should know that 99.9% of people in the world don’t have a symmetrical face. How do you know if your face is symmetrical? Take a selfie and then cut your photo in half. For the left side, create another copy of that and put them together to create a full face. What does the face look like? Do the same on the right side of the face. Obviously, there will be differences, but how does this affect looking better in the mirror than in photos?
When you look in the mirror, the asymmetry isn’t really obvious. But when you look at a photo, these little flaws are more noticeable, which is the same reason why we nitpick our photos, too.
Self-Confidence
One has to consider self-confidence as well. When you look in the mirror, your self-confidence shines through. In photos, it’s just a still image of you. Your confidence and positivity aren’t seen. Thus, the picture makes it seem like you’re less charismatic than you really are.
Although we might never know the reason why we look better in the mirror than in pictures, what matters more is what you think of yourself. If you have good self-esteem, unflattering pictures won’t be a big deal. And as long as you’re happy looking at yourself in the mirror every day, you shouldn’t worry at all.
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