Is it strange for someone to not like their picture to be taken? If so, why?

[Skyros]

[jennifer_bloom]

I think one reason is they are allowing people who don't know them to evaluate them or judge them.

Another common reason is they fear people will use their photo for nefarious purposes such as attaching gossip or negative remarks about them to their visual image and sharing that with others.

Some people might also be uncomfortable with their appearance due to self esteem issues or verbal comments by others that make them insecure about their body or face.

There might also be a fear of privacy invasion such as people being able to locate them or find them or target them for revenge commentary if their visage is found online.

[Skyros]

Thank you very much. That helped me understand why I don’t want my picture taken. Peace be with you.

[jennifer_bloom]

Yeah it’s understandable

[Spongebobssocks]

Nope I never want my picture to be taken.. I either turn my head so the camera sees the back off my head or cover my face with my hands. I dont wanna catch some case where I traumatized someone with my ugly face lol

[LunarEclipse433]

I don’t care for my picture being taken as I don’t feel I photograph well

[Nxtawm]

No in my opinion it’s pretty common, reason could be anything from insecurities to just not liking taking pics