why do my selfies always look like mugshots
Because you smile like you are actually crying.
>>16683275
No default expression and your eyes are unfocused.
u look sad
>>16683275
In addition to above anons: crappy camera, use of unflattering dead-on camera angle and center placement with nothing else going on in the background, unflattering lighting, messy hair, beard, and clothes.
There's a million and a half youtube tutorials on how to take and pose for a proper self-portrait/profile pic/selfie that doesn't look terrible.
Take the pic outside, but not backlit by the sun nor in direct sunkight.
Rotate your body 45 degrees but face forward.
Think of a fond memory ala Harry Potter facing a boggart. Smile naturally.
Clench your jaw .
Click.
You literally look like you hate your life.
>>16683325
*sunlight
>>16683330
>literally
>>16683337
In this context, it actually works.
He looks like a sexy drunk driver.
Hello OP
Mugshots are because your chin is raised.
Source: Been arrested and mugshotted. They tell you to raise your chin up like you in the photo.