Family portraits

I know how you feel. Whenever I see a photograph of myself it sets me back for ages. In my head I never look as old or as fat or as unattractive. It is said the camera never lies. It is not my friend so I prefer to keep it out of my life.

I know how you feel. Whenever I see a photograph of myself it sets me back for ages. In my head I never look as old or as fat or as unattractive. It is said the camera never lies. It is not my friend so I prefer to keep it out of my life.

I have never been pretty or remotely attractive . I was a plain child and have grown into a plain /ugly woman. I avoid cameras like the plague as I only spoil perfectly good photographs. My family will be hard pushed to find a photo of me after I’m gone.

I am 36ish in my head. Pix say something else. All my lovely childhood pix stolen by mad brother, also of my mum who died when I was young. He’s a twisted weirdo. Stopped myself from swearing!

I remember reading an article which said that you shouldn’t worry aout looking your best, as your family will be glad of these memories.

I think I've finally convinced my daughter to stop taking photos of me with no warning. I hate photos that catch me needing to brush my hair or lift my chin! She thinks she's making memories but most of the shots are incredibly unflattering! ?

We attended a funeral recently where photos of the deceased were shown during the crematorium service. Afterwards, my husband said to me 'I don't have many photos of you if this should happen to us' . That is because I am the one who takes the photos.

granma47 the funeral PowerPoint showing photos of the deceased looking happy and doing interesting things became so popular in Canada where my brother lives that he now takes selfies and group photos ready for the purpose

Oh I must write a codicil to my will - no photos of the deceased!

I don't think we're alone. Look at Victoria Beckham, I think she feels the same as she looks very uncomfortable being photographed.

My passport photo always draws looks of pity from the poor official trying not to laugh. I've known a few people who were good looking but hardly stunning, but who always look amazing in photos. Some people are just very photogenic.

I don't like having my photo taken either. I am not photogenic. My wedding photos are about the best.

Ginny42
Have you ever seen a picture of Victoria Beckham smiling?
It's not a good look, somewhere between trapped wind a a sneer. That's why she always smilefree in her pics, not that she doesn't like them being taken.

My passport photo looks as though it should have Reward Offered printed underneath it. I feel slightly offended that the passport officers recognise me!
I look awful in ordinary photos too, so I’m always the one behind the camera.

My passport and driving licence photos look like those ones the police take of unidentified dead bodies!

A lot of us seem to be the ones who take the photos. Since digital cameras my DGC have had their whole lives recorded and they love looking at their own history already. It also helps to remind us of fun times we have had.

I have given in to being photographed more in recent years so they have visual memories of me too. In the few that were take of me in the past I think I look quite good now, though I hated them at the time. Maybe in another 10/20 years if I live that long I will be happy with the present day

I perfectly understand why you don't want to have photos taken. I hate it too. However, I haven't got more than a couple of photos of my late mother because she cut herself out of every photo she could and I do wish she hadn't. I've love to be able to show her image to my son and grandchildren.

I am not a fan of the camera. However, over the last few years whilst caring for my mum - I took loads of pics of her - on her own; with me; with family members; and with friends - I also took videos. I just used my phone.

She passed away in December and these photos and videos are now giving me (and others) enormous pleasure
The videos are amazing because I can see her move and hear her speak and sing..... They bring back so many great memories of her ?❤️

I do have a few photos of myself together with my family, relatives or friends. We also experienced hiring this professional photographer for an official family photoshoot Crawley, and it turned out pretty well. But as long as I can, I often avoid having my pictures taken. I’m not just comfortable with it. On the other hand, having photos with your loved ones is still a very special thing. It’s a great way to look at those photos and reminisce the times that you are having fun with the people important to you.