Is it normal to hate photos of yourself?
Yes, it’s common to dislike photos of yourself, even if other people think you look great. A camera can catch an unfamiliar angle or expression, and most of us judge our own pictures more harshly than anyone else does.
Yes—lots of people look at a photo of themselves and immediately notice the one awkward detail. You’re used to seeing your face in a mirror, which flips your features, and a still image can freeze an expression or angle that doesn’t feel like “you.”
Other people usually aren’t inspecting the picture with the same level of scrutiny. It’s fine not to love every photo, and you don’t have to force yourself to enjoy being photographed. If the dislike starts spilling over into constant distress about your appearance or keeping you from things you want to do, it may be worth talking it through with someone you trust.