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What Lets You See Your Real Self: Pictures or Mirrors?

Sometimes we look better in the mirror, other times we like ourselves more in pictures. Let’s try to figure out the secret

You might not realize it, but there is a psychological aspect that plays an important role in how you perceive your appearance, whether it's in a photo or the mirror. We mostly look in the mirror at home when we feel our most relaxed. As for photographs, we usually end up in the frame while we’re on foreign turf, meaning that we can look more tense and unprepared. Another important aspect is the angle. You see, nobody’s face is purely symmetrical. Just try to find your…

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