Is it normal to hate how you look in pictures?
Yes, it’s common to dislike how you look in photos, even when other people think you look great. A camera can catch an unfamiliar angle or expression, and you’re often much more focused on tiny details than anyone else is.
You’re used to seeing yourself in the mirror, so a photo can look oddly unfamiliar—especially since it may be flipped, taken with a close-up lens, or snapped mid-expression. And because you know your own face so well, it’s easy to zoom in on details other people barely notice.
Plenty of people dislike photos of themselves; others are more relaxed about them. You don’t have to love every picture, but if worrying about your appearance is making you avoid things you’d otherwise enjoy, it may help to talk it through with someone you trust.