Digital Photo

There’s just something about looking at myself in photographs that makes me want to wear a balaclava. Whenever there’s that dreaded family photo shoot looming at a function or get-together, I run for the hills. Flash lighting can bring out skin imperfections and devil like glares you never knew you had. Diffused lighting (especially natural daylight) is the most flattering. Early morning, or late afternoon is the best. Avoid having your picture taken at mid day when the sun is at its highest and harshest.

Additionally, there are shapes and contours to the face that are not noticeable outside the lens but for some reason they are exaggerated in photographs. It works the other way too. Some plain or even hideous looking individuals can look just great in a snap shot. This is why so many dating agencies have failed to bring couples together. These lonely hearts are quite often not truly represented in their online portraits.