TED Talks Daily Why you think you look bad in photos | Teri Hofford
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Nov 6, 2024 Teri Hofford, a portrait photographer known for her empowering approach, challenges the common dislike of photos. She discusses the psychological reasons behind our cringe reactions to images and highlights the contrast between self-image in mirrors and photos. Hofford advocates for self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to reframe their perspective on pictures and embrace their authentic selves. By celebrating individuality over societal beauty standards, she inspires a healthier relationship with how we see ourselves in captured moments.
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Mirrored vs. Photographed
- You cringe at photos for the same reason you cringe at recordings of your voice: it's a different reality.
- Your mirrored reflection is reversed from photos, creating an unfamiliar view, especially with facial asymmetry.
The Uncle Resemblance
- A client felt she resembled her uncle in a photo, but looked more like herself when it was flipped.
- This showed how her mirrored self differed from her photographed self, which her uncle likely saw in his mirror.
Embrace Your Photos
- Overcome photo discomfort by looking at photos of yourself more often.
- This helps your brain accept both mirrored and photographed realities as true.