I'm not camera shy because I don't want to be like the people I constantly photograph. The truth is, however, I hate having photos of myself because it somehow destroys the perfect self-image I have.
Not that my self-image is that perfect, really. Maybe it's something that happens to others too, but I look at photos of myself and instantly pick out flaws. In fact, the more photos taken of me, the less confident I feel about my looks. If ever I've been said to be pretty, I attribute it entirely to good lighting and carefully applied make-up.
Therefore, if you've ever seen me around in my glasses and horribly mismatched clothes, you'll know that I'm having one of those "I can't be bothered to compete with the beautiful people around me anymore so why give a damn?" days.
It also explains why I'm sometimes obsessed with staying fit/keeping fat off. The way I see it, that's the only claim to attractiveness I seem to have.
Anyway, if you're like me and hate photos of yourself, let me tell you that being camera shy just induces people to take MORE photos of you. The more you hide, the more people will want to take those oh-so-elusive photos of you.
Seriously.
Unless you actually want people to take more photos of you.
:: nimezs @ 10:16 pm [+] ::
