How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real

>>18378200
most likely the lens is different and distorts your face. phone cameras have to have really wide field of view due to being so small. it makes things look further away than they actually are. it makes your nose look big and your head look more round.

don't worry though, the mirror is how other people actually see you.

if you look really bad in selfies try using a camera instead of a phone. if you still can't get it right ask a friend who is a photographer.

source: I am a portrait photographer

>>18378225
Is this really true?

It's hard to admit but my confidence kind of takes a dive when I'm on pictures because it's so different from the mirror.

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>>18378239
yeah its true, not just gonna make that shit up for no reason. people ask this all the time

here's a picture to help you see what I mean

>>18378200

cameras are /not/ real life. we tend to think of that for flattering photos but its also true for ugly photos. the biggest thing tends to be white balance. white balance is what your camera perxeives to be the color white. if you show up REALLY red in photos its because the white balance is off. this usually has to do with the kind of light you're in.

>>18378254
the difference between your eyes and a phone camera is way more subtle and complicated due to the way your eyes pick up information, but you get the point.

>>18378225
Thanks, mate. Anything else?

>>18378200
Try flipping the photo as well, your mind is accustomed to only seeing your face as a reflection, so when you see a picture you see your 'usual face' flipped, which can seem off in a way.