I look great on video, but horrible in pictures (particularly digital), who's the real me? (medium, light)

[Cathy908]

I'm one of those people that HATE taking pictures b/c I know I will rarely ever look good in them.

Digital pictures are especially bothersome.

When I look in the mirror, however, I feel like I look great and am happy with my appearance.

When I see myself on video (ie. I was just in a wedding video), I look the same way I see myself in a mirror.

So, what should I base my looks on??

This is probably a strange question, I know, but being un photogenic STINKS!

Ladies/Gentleman - anybody share the same dilemma?

THANKS!!

P.S - for some reason, my driver license pictures always come out great!

[thedwightguy]

Media can be pretty weird. Look at Robert Wagner, an early studio actor, but it was television that was his medium.
I had this fifty something grizzled carpenter on site and every photo took was good. The camera loved this guy.
Video may show your energy level, and a photo probably doesn't??

[cb at sea]

I think it's the lighting....some photos (especially indoors) I look awful....outdoor photos are usually better.....but I agree, being unphotogenic sucks!!!!

[Townandcountrygal]

Who's the real you? Look in the mirror, honey.

[mainebrokerman]

are we talking adult videos/pictures??


im not sure what the op is asking ..

[Cathy908]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

are we talking adult videos/pictures??


im not sure what the op is asking ..

No - LOL

Just regular pictures and videos (ie. home movies, etc)

[kgordeeva]

I can relate.. I'm not very photogenic either, so I don't like taking pictures that much. When I do take a really good photo, I will spend hours staring at it in disbelief lol.

[mainebrokerman]

we all have a family members that do not take a good picture,,

it seems all the pics are somehow "in motion" never a good, or flattering pic..


I just turned 50
so, if I see myself in a picture,,,,,, I could be blowing bubbles out of my nose,,,im just glad a made it this far!!

[Adi from the Brunswicks]

I look like a fat grump in my pics, till a kind lady taught me how to pose. Now my pics look slightly better.

My drivers license pic makes me look like a hardcore inmate. You are not supposed to smile on NJ licenses.

[Raena77]

Many times its lighting, photo filters, pixels, and angles.