If You Hate Photos of Yourself Listen To This
The Photographer's Couch by Megan Gioeli
Episode notes
If You Hate Photos of Yourself Listen To This
So many people say, “I hate photos of myself.” But what if that isn’t actually true?
In this episode, Megan talks about what’s really behind that feeling—and how the way we see ourselves in photos is often shaped by unrealistic expectations, split-second moments, and a habit of self-criticism.
This is a conversation about perspective, presence, and learning to see yourself the way others already do.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Why “I hate photos of myself” is something almost everyone says • How one split-second image can unfairly shape your self-perception • The difference between how you see yourself vs. how others see you • What photographers are actually looking for (hint: it’s not perfection) • Why candid, unguarded moments are the ones people love mos ...