Hate pictures of myself

rdgrad15 · Mar 28, 2018, 01:58 PM

I hate having pictures of myself. I rarely have my photo taken unless I have to update a social network profile picture, which is still very rare, maybe once every couple years, or getting an ID. Otherwise, I have no problem throwing pictures of me away and avoid photos of myself as much as possible, even in a group setting. I’d rather take a photo for someone else if they want me to rather than be in the picture. Anyone else like this? Just wondered.

Mar 28, 2018, 04:01 PM

Absolutely. I think the reality is that most people don't like photos and have to take like 10 to get a usable one. Also most people don't know how to take photos so there is some skill on the part of the photo taker too.

graystreet · Mar 28, 2018, 04:54 PM

I'm this way, too. Friends get so mad at me when I don't want my photo taken, or when they say "Send pics of [insert whatever dress I wore to whatever event]." Um, no.

My hobby used to be photography, and I can't stand when people take a horribly unflattering photo of me and are like, "OMG!! It turned out so well!!" Really? You think that's what I look like. Or rather, you think that's what I want to have immortalized on paper (or digitized) that I look like.

I just take selfies now, which people mock me for, but at least I can control lighting, angle, etc. It's still me, it's just not a washed-out version of me with 10 chins.

rdgrad15 · Mar 28, 2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Emily Fox Seaton

Absolutely. I think the reality is that most people don't like photos and have to take like 10 to get a usable one. Also most people don't know how to take photos so there is some skill on the part of the photo taker too.

I agree with you. I am the same way. I am never satisfied but I usually pick the one that seems to be the best out of several.

rdgrad15 · Mar 28, 2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by graystreet

I'm this way, too. Friends get so mad at me when I don't want my photo taken, or when they say "Send pics of [insert whatever dress I wore to whatever event]." Um, no.

My hobby used to be photography, and I can't stand when people take a horribly unflattering photo of me and are like, "OMG!! It turned out so well!!" Really? You think that's what I look like. Or rather, you think that's what I want to have immortalized on paper (or digitized) that I look like.

I just take selfies now, which people mock me for, but at least I can control lighting, angle, etc. It's still me, it's just not a washed-out version of me with 10 chins.

I agree. I hate being pressured into having my photo taken. And I never take photos of others unless they want me to. In fact, I hate taking photos of others since it can creep other people out and others don't like it.

Mar 29, 2018, 10:41 AM

You bet I hate having my photo taken. It really riles me up when others take one of me. Yuk. How dare they without asking.

rdgrad15 · Mar 29, 2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

You bet I hate having my photo taken. It really riles me up when others take one of me. Yuk. How dare they without asking.

Totally agree.

katydid777 · 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rdgrad15

I hate having pictures of myself. I rarely have my photo taken unless I have to update a social network profile picture, which is still very rare, maybe once every couple years, or getting an ID. Otherwise, I have no problem throwing pictures of me away and avoid photos of myself as much as possible, even in a group setting. I’d rather take a photo for someone else if they want me to rather than be in the picture. Anyone else like this? Just wondered.

I am so like this, except the old pics I keep, but put them away so no one will see them. I hide from a camera like the Plague. I was ok about getting one until I got with my H, I guess he has made me so self conscious of my self, that I don't do pics anymore!!!!!!!

katydid777 · Mar 29, 2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

You bet I hate having my photo taken. It really riles me up when others take one of me. Yuk. How dare they without asking.

Me too!!!!!!!

Thunder Bow · Mar 29, 2018, 02:46 PM

I was never with the Selfie trend.

rdgrad15 · Mar 29, 2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Bow

I was never with the Selfie trend.

Same with me.

Mountaindewed · Mar 30, 2018, 07:11 PM

I look like I’ve put on weight. But my weights basically been the same since November. I just flucate 5 pounds. I’m wondering if it’s my clothes. I just took a picture of myself a few minutes ago, and I look pretty bad. My clothes don’t fit very well though. They are my work clothes so they are comfortable and slightly big.

I think I’d feel better if I lost 15-20 more pounds.

When I wear men’s hoodies I look huge, but women’s hoodies I look pretty good.

People say I don’t look like I’ve gained weight. People are telling me I look good. So I guess it’s just my perception.

But for the past month I’ve hated every picture of myself.

Medusax · Mar 31, 2018, 01:27 PM

Lots of people do. Myself included.

-jimi- · Mar 31, 2018, 04:17 PM

I once had a friend who hated cameras so much that when he saw one he just ran. Took off and ran and hide literally. That was quite weird for an adult man. I tried to understand why someone taking his picture would be so bad that you needed to act really weird and be remembered by it. He answered me that he didn't want people to know what he looked like. I looked at him and stated that he has a look right now and that I can see him. He thought about it and then stated that no, people can still see him more in photos. I guess some stuff is hard to explain to others. Maybe it's like in real life I know he cannot see himself so I he don't have to have the feeling that I know he knows what he looks like. But if we reflect on a picture with him in it, he knows that I know he knows.

den88er · May 27, 2018, 08:04 PM

I know the feeling. At family gatherings I often tell people not to point there cameras at me.

rdgrad15 · May 27, 2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by den88er

I know the feeling. At family gatherings I often tell people not to point there cameras at me.

Same. Especially if it is going to make me look bad or rediculous. I avoid it at all cost.

MoxieDoxie · May 28, 2018, 04:29 AM

I am not sure how old you are but wait it gets worse when you age because you can see the bags that form under the eyes as you lose elasticity of the skin the face starts to sag.

rdgrad15 · May 28, 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MoxieDoxie

I am not sure how old you are but wait it gets worse when you age because you can see the bags that form under the eyes as you lose elasticity of the skin the face starts to sag.

I am 28. Yeah I know, it will get worse. And I have a slight paralysis on my face which also doesn’t help.

Turtle_Rider · May 28, 2018, 05:26 AM

Same here. I only have my picture taken in special event. I would pose and pretend to see them, then I keep them without looking at them again.

rdgrad15 · May 28, 2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Turtle_Rider

Same here. I only have my picture taken in special event. I would pose and pretend to see them, then I keep them without looking at them again.

Yeah same here. And in some cases if I received a copy of a photo of myself, I would secretly get rid of it later on when I am alone.

May 28, 2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Emily Fox Seaton

Absolutely. I think the reality is that most people don't like photos and have to take like 10 to get a usable one. Also most people don't know how to take photos so there is some skill on the part of the photo taker too.

I agree, except even ten may not be enough. I cringe when people take my photo without my permission and can't stand the shock when I see they have posted them. I try to have them take the picture down but it is often far too late and everyone has seen them anyway.

rdgrad15 · May 28, 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

I agree, except even ten may not be enough. I cringe when people take my photo without my permission and can't stand the shock when I see they have posted them. I try to have them take the picture down but it is often far too late and everyone has seen them anyway.

I agree, same here.

Thunder Bow · May 28, 2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by justafriend306

I agree, except even ten may not be enough. I cringe when people take my photo without my permission and can't stand the shock when I see they have posted them. I try to have them take the picture down but it is often far too late and everyone has seen them anyway.

When I was working at the Grand Canyon, I hated it, when a tourist would stick their camera in front of my face and take my picture, with out asking.