Why does it look good in real life but ugly in photos?

Many times in life, when you look in the mirror accidentally, you will feel that you are quite good-looking, but when someone else takes a picture of you, you will become "horrible". This is a problem that many people will encounter. The problem is also very strange. In fact, it’s not just the mirror that’s deceiving you; it’s also possible that your brain is also deceiving you. The main reasons why you feel good-looking in the mirror are as follows. Let’s take a look at them together~

A good angle---Friends who are good at photography know that the angle is very important in photography. A good angle is very important. The angle will make people look taller and taller, and the proportions of the photos will be better and more aesthetic. In our lives, there are many things about angles. Generally, there is a mirror in a clothing store. If you look carefully, you can find that the mirror is actually tilted at a certain angle, which also makes the person reflected in the mirror more realistic. If it is high, it will match the clothes better, which will stimulate you to buy clothes. So many people try on clothes in clothing stores that look good, but they don’t feel that way when they get home. In fact, it’s all a matter of angle. So maybe I happened to find a good angle when I looked in the mirror unintentionally, so I looked much better than usual.

Psychological effects---Everyone has a slight "narcissism phenomenon", and in many cases the brain will also please itself. When looking in the mirror, the brain will associate the good aspects of one's own appearance, and some of one's small flaws will be selectively ignored by the brain, so you will look and feel better-looking. This situation mostly occurs when you are in a happy mood, and this psychological suggestion will be stronger when you are happy.

People are very relaxed when looking in the mirror, and their facial expressions will be more natural, which makes them look very comfortable. It's different when facing the camera. Some people will become nervous when facing the camera, so the entire facial expression will become very unnatural, and the photos taken will certainly not look good. Therefore, you need to practice more when taking photos. You can usually practice your expressions in front of the mirror to see which expression suits you best. The effect of the next time you take a photo will be much better.

Why do photos look ugly?

This is a problem that many people face. They usually feel that their appearance is okay, but when it comes to photos, they become ugly. Why is this? First of all, don’t dislike your appearance, because the reason for the ugly photo is probably the photographer. We all know that whether it is a camera or a mobile phone, there is a focal length when shooting, and the faces photographed at each focal length are different. Generally speaking, a 50mm focal length lens is most suitable for shooting portraits, and the photos taken are more natural and lifelike. So if you happen to meet someone who doesn't know how to take photos, he or she will not know that taking photos is actually related to the focal length. Coupled with a bad angle, the photos taken by even the most beautiful person will turn out to be ugly.