FabSwingers.com forum: Photogenic

By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

Anyone else on here not photogrnic?

Hate selfies? Mine are always crap!

How come some people look gorgeous in any photo?

Other never look good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's when you see photos of yourself and think omg I look shocking then you're mates say hey that's a great photo!

Either they are lying or I'm a lot uglier than even I thought lolol

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By *.luke7Man
over a year ago

As soon as I know a camera is there I end up looking like a tool. I have friends and previous gf’s who have always asked why I get so awkward and ugly.. charming, I know

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I never think I am, but whenever I swap face pics with people they always seem complementary, so perhaps I (and perhaps you) have just got a negative self image.

If any ladies would like to give me their opinion, just let me know

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"It's when you see photos of yourself and think omg I look shocking then you're mates say hey that's a great photo!

Either they are lying or I'm a lot uglier than even I thought lolol"

You look gorgeous x

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"I never think I am, but whenever I swap face pics with people they always seem complementary, so perhaps I (and perhaps you) have just got a negative self image.

If any ladies would like to give me their opinion, just let me know

Even I can see you are super sexy.

Lucky bugger must be getting so much action!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hate pictures!!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I never think I am, but whenever I swap face pics with people they always seem complementary, so perhaps I (and perhaps you) have just got a negative self image.

If any ladies would like to give me their opinion, just let me know

Even I can see you are super sexy.

Lucky bugger must be getting so much action!"

Haha! Cheers mate.

Unfortunately no, but I'm in no rush.

The right people will come along.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Take loads of photos and pick out the best ones. That's what we do

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By *ornyhappyCouple
over a year ago

perth

"Take loads of photos and pick out the best ones. That's what we do "

Was just going to say this. For every stunning pic people post on here I bet there are dozens that get deleted.

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"Take loads of photos and pick out the best ones. That's what we do "

If I was as beautiful as you, or as sexy, I'd take a lot more photos too.

I've never been 'cool' either...

I bet you are!

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"Take loads of photos and pick out the best ones. That's what we do

Was just going to say this. For every stunning pic people post on here I bet there are dozens that get deleted.

Actually thanks. Some of us do not know that.

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By *azielMan
over a year ago

Midlands

All the time. I hate it but half of it is being aware you're on camera. Apparently the trick is lots and lots and lots of pictures. I get nervous or aware of the camera and stiffen up, try too hard. I get it and it's something I'm working on myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try flipping the photo (left to right, unless your Aussie in which case top to bottom)

We get used to seeing our mirror image so when we see what the rest of the world sees we flip, not because it's bad, but coz it's unfamiliar.

Or just steal some pics from the intranet once your verified.

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

From the neck down yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loads of practice, just set up the phone, take loads of shots and just move around, then stop and have a look.

I always delete loads of bloopers

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

Even my hubby agrees I’m not photogenic! I might get one decent pic in 100. I hate it. Feel really good about myself, try to take a selfie and then I’m crushed as the picture looks awful

I did a photo shoot once and they didn’t even try to sell me the pics and just gave me the one decent photo that came with the voucher !!! Lol

Mrs J

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By *otdayMan
over a year ago

Reading

"Even my hubby agrees I’m not photogenic! I might get one decent pic in 100. I hate it. Feel really good about myself, try to take a selfie and then I’m crushed as the picture looks awful

I did a photo shoot once and they didn’t even try to sell me the pics and just gave me the one decent photo that came with the voucher !!! Lol

Mrs J

Maybe have photos taken of you when your not posing for the camera.

I'm not photogenic either takes ages to get a shot when I'm not contorting my face trying to smile, really need to relax.

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"Loads of practice, just set up the phone, take loads of shots and just move around, then stop and have a look.

I always delete loads of bloopers

Crikey.. A walking talking sweet pussy on legs hot momma like you I doubt you have any bloopers!

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By *ugRollersCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

For every pic I’ve put on there’s a million I’ve taken with my eyes shut. Take loads and pick your best one …. Normally seductive smouldering eyes do it

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"Even my hubby agrees I’m not photogenic! I might get one decent pic in 100. I hate it. Feel really good about myself, try to take a selfie and then I’m crushed as the picture looks awful

I did a photo shoot once and they didn’t even try to sell me the pics and just gave me the one decent photo that came with the voucher !!! Lol

Mrs J

I'm sure you are gorgeous. But it is odd that cameras flatter some people but not others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I never think I am, but whenever I swap face pics with people they always seem complementary, so perhaps I (and perhaps you) have just got a negative self image.

If any ladies would like to give me their opinion, just let me know

My opinion, for what it's worth, oh hell yes!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I never think I am, but whenever I swap face pics with people they always seem complementary, so perhaps I (and perhaps you) have just got a negative self image.

If any ladies would like to give me their opinion, just let me know

My opinion, for what it's worth, oh hell yes!

thank you very much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really hate being in photos where it involves my face in any way whatsoever.

One place I worked tried to create an internal social media thing and we were actually expected to use it (engagement) daily including pics and you could be written up for not engaging. I actually joined the union specifically to have representatives present because I knew I'd never touch it and I refused to be in any pictures posted on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My face is not photogenic at all. At least that's what I tell myself. I'm really in denial and that is actually what I look like!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Loads of practice, just set up the phone, take loads of shots and just move around, then stop and have a look.

I always delete loads of bloopers

Crikey.. A walking talking sweet pussy on legs hot momma like you I doubt you have any bloopers!"

You can’t see my pussy

, but I have plenty of bloopers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

absolutely hate my face, full on or side on.. cant stand it

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By *exymansexy OP Man
over a year ago

Warfield

"absolutely hate my face, full on or side on.. cant stand it

I feel the same about mine. Been that way for a very long time. Not a pleasent way to feel.

Thing is I bet you are goregous really.

That give me hope that I maybe have a perverse view of myself. Fingers crossed lol..

It also give me hope that people take a lot of photos before they get the 'good ones'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"absolutely hate my face, full on or side on.. cant stand it

I feel the same about mine. Been that way for a very long time. Not a pleasent way to feel.

Thing is I bet you are goregous really.

That give me hope that I maybe have a perverse view of myself. Fingers crossed lol..

It also give me hope that people take a lot of photos before they get the 'good ones'."

im really not lol, but i guess i have other qualities

thankyou yea our own perception can be off

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Yeah this is me definitely.

And not in my head either because if someone actually does take pity on me and meets, they say I look better in real life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends which side of the ned i woke up on, sometimes look back on pics happily and other times with great regreg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends which side of the ned i woke up on, sometimes look back on pics happily and other times with great regreg"

*regret

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate taking selfie’s, I’m an introvert by nature. But my face pics are always received well!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I hate taking selfie’s, I’m an introvert by nature. But my face pics are always received well! "

I'm an introvert with low self confidence too (but I hate it, and I'm fighting it).

I've found posting photos, getting them fabbed and receiving nice comments has actually massively improved my confidence.

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By *andb69Couple
over a year ago

leeds

A good photographer can always bring out the best in people. What a good photographer sees is often the real you, and they know how to present you. Don't judge yourself by how you look in a poor photograph.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not photogenic in the slightest. All my pics are terrible.

I look much better in real life.....I swear!

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By *pertureTV/TS
over a year ago

New Ferry, wirral in stockings and sussies

Seems your all missing the obvious, when you look in a mirror you see your face back to front, then when you take a pic its the way everyone else sees you, try flipping your photos and see if you like it, no face is perfectly symetrical, so you will always look (at least to yourself) odd in a selfie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to hate having my photo taken and I am very selective about what gets shared.

I do take a lot though ( without sounding vain) out of about 40 photos 1 may be ok.

Practice, learn what poses you like and highlight your best features.

Just play around , relax and have fun with it.

As someone said on here further up... being on here , getting a compliment thrown in my direction and a fab here and there has helped boost my confidence

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By *herryEatersCouple
over a year ago

East Cheshire

Lol yes always, I have my moments though and there certainly are many out there who like our face pics so can't be 'that' bad lol

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By *orkshrCplCouple
over a year ago

Ripon

Get a professional to do some. Great experience and they can see things you can't. You'll see which angles work for you and you can recreate

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"Seems your all missing the obvious, when you look in a mirror you see your face back to front, then when you take a pic its the way everyone else sees you, try flipping your photos and see if you like it, no face is perfectly symetrical, so you will always look (at least to yourself) odd in a selfie."

I always flip the pic to see if it’s better. It rarely is!

Mrs J

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not photogenic either OP but I take lots of pics and try to choose one where I don’t look to bad.

Getting harder now I’m getting older.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"Even my hubby agrees I’m not photogenic! I might get one decent pic in 100. I hate it. Feel really good about myself, try to take a selfie and then I’m crushed as the picture looks awful

I did a photo shoot once and they didn’t even try to sell me the pics and just gave me the one decent photo that came with the voucher !!! Lol

Mrs J

I'm sure you are gorgeous. But it is odd that cameras flatter some people but not others."

Lol yes I am better looking in person, hardly gorgeous (although hubby seems to think so, but then he is my hubby!) and your right we’ve met plenty that look awful in the flesh but look great in photos. Go figure! Sigh….

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By *edantic SheilaWoman
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

This is why I always chicken out when the chatting gets to...Send a face picture..The conversation usually ends anyway after I have sent the face picture...I never look right in selfies ...I 'ate' them with a passion

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By *stoppMan
over a year ago

Durham

It’s down to lighting/good angles not forgetting editing filters, rarely do people have super smooth skin, 90% of photos have been edited in one form or another. A good place to start for a face selfie is in front of a window the natural light will help.. ohh and take about 25 all slightly different then pic the best one.. theirs plenty free apps out there for editing..

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"It’s down to lighting/good angles not forgetting editing filters, rarely do people have super smooth skin, 90% of photos have been edited in one form or another. A good place to start for a face selfie is in front of a window the natural light will help.. ohh and take about 25 all slightly different then pic the best one.. theirs plenty free apps out there for editing.. "

Argh so that’s why people don’t look so good in person. Apart from changing to black and white I never think to use other filters! Mrs J

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Argh so that’s why people don’t look so good in person. Apart from changing to black and white I never think to use other filters! Mrs J

I've never actually found a filter I like. They all do weird things to my body and facial hair

Apart from colour filters, I'm just as I am.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey you lot I don't n=know what you are worrying about, wait until you get into your sixties then it gets even harder - and unfortunately yes, it's taking good photo's I'm talking about

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Anyone else on here not photogrnic?

Hate selfies? Mine are always crap!

How come some people look gorgeous in any photo?

Other never look good?

Yes, it's really difficult to take good pictures. I don't manage very often despite taking loads.

Natural light is best for clear pictures but sometimes muted light can be more forgiving.

The right angle makes all the difference. It's usually best to hold the phone ever so slightly higher. Play around to find what kind of smile makes you look most attractive.

You can also get better pictures by using the timer on your phone or a tripod and a remote control.

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Jury is out on whether I photograph horribly or whether I'm just really that ugly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always think I look absolutely shocking in photos!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not ..... anyone that knows me knows ... lol .. better in the flesh as they say

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Malmesbury

The mirror loves me but the camera hates me... I'll stick to reflections.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my best to avoid the camera at all costs doesn't matter if someone else is taking the pic or it's a selfie I always end up looking like im auditioning for the part of gollom the camera definitely hates me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take photos like chandler on friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm shocking at taking pics of myself

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By *astesLikeMagicWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

The camera is not kind to me

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

port erin

Not even a little bit. I can't stand pics for that reason. Never liked cameras anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The camera hates me

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By *edantic SheilaWoman
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

"I always think I look absolutely shocking in photos!!"
Dude why you lying?

..Just perved on your profile

...Nice pictures

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

I had an interesting couple when I was a sports photographer for a derby team.

One girl I fancied the pants off, she was gorgeous, but on camera she was always derpy looking, never got a good photo. Her partner was not the greatest to look at but on camera she was so athletic looking, she was the show girl I used on my covers.

So don’t worry if you don’t feel you aren’t photogenic, most of us know it isn’t necessarily a true representation of oneself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I always think I look absolutely shocking in photos!! Dude why you lying?

..Just perved on your profile

...Nice pictures

Thank you, just made my day

I wasn’t fishing and look at my pictures in despair most days lol!!! Your profile and pictures are great too!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else on here not photogrnic?

Hate selfies? Mine are always crap!

How come some people look gorgeous in any photo?

Other never look good?

One big problem with arm's length selfies in particular (apart from when people make stupid duck faces) is that the front-facing cam is a wide angle, which doesn't flatter most faces at all. Makes your nose look bigger and your face fatter.

I just can't do face selfies. I've had other people take pics with a longer lens that I don't mind and can stand to look at.

If you're on your own, trying using the rear facing cam (if using a phone), prop it somewhere and use the selftimer for a further away pic. You have to do that anyway for body shots, but most phones these days are good enough you'd be able to crop in tight for a face pic without it looking like crap.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I hate face selfies and I don't like most pics I am in irl.

On here I never use the selfie cam. I prop the phone against something and take 3 or 4 pics and discard all or most of them.

None of my pics on here have taken more than 5 mins to take. I just crop out the parts I don't like and use angles to make some things look smaller and others larger.

Simples

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

For every one I post there's probably a lot I have deleted as I'm ridiculously hypercritical about myself and will pick flaws in every picture

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

We aren't very photogenic at all

30 pics taken for the one good one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Non photogenic here too, just never seen a pic of myself and gone " oh yeah thats a good one "

Just can't seem to pull it off.

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By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

My face pic gets me rejected quite a lot. Gotta grin and bare it. I do not photograph well and any selfies always look over posed.

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By *ohohoWoman
over a year ago

Up North

It’s difficult to look natural in a photo when you know it is being taken. Hence why so many filters and people making funny faces seem to appear. I am guilty of the second. I know totally gorgeous people that just aren’t photogenic as they just try too hard. My partner takes so many photos I just ignore the camera now. Even the dog just lets him take them. As he takes so many one is always good.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I never used to like photos of myself, but since posting them here, I'm now thinking they look OK.

Glad my face isn't in them though, I just can't seem to smile on camera ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm absolutely crap at taking photos of myself, so that's why I got a photographer to take my new profile pics for me!

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By *oetic licenceCouple
over a year ago

Lower Pilsley

"Take loads of photos and pick out the best ones. That's what we do "

We do the same. Xx

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By *ittyndCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I love selfies so much especially when I do make up x

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