Why Do We Take 15 Photos of the Same Pose, Only to Hate All of Them?

Why We Hate Every Photo We Take | Relatable Struggles

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It’s a universal struggle: you strike the perfect pose, snap not one, not two, but fifteen identical photos—and then proceed to hate every single one of them. Why does this happen? Let’s break it down:

1. The Illusion of Choice

More photos = more options, right? Wrong. Instead of feeling empowered by choices, we spiral into an existential crisis of which barely-different photo makes us look slightly less awkward.

2. The “Maybe It’s Just the Lighting” Excuse

Sure, the lighting might be off—but admit it, deep down, you know it’s not the lighting. It’s the unsettling realization that maybe this is just your actual face. Terrifying.

3. The Curse of the Self-Critic

When staring at our own photos, we zoom in like forensic investigators, analyzing every flaw the human eye would never catch. (Is that an eyelash out of place? Tragic.)

4. The Myth of a “Perfect Shot”

There is no perfect shot, only the one we settle for out of pure exhaustion. After scrolling back and forth between identical images, we reluctantly pick one—only to still regret it later.

5. The “Maybe a Filter Will Save It” Phase

At this point, the photo has become a personal betrayal, but we convince ourselves a filter might fix everything. Spoiler: It doesn’t.

Final Thoughts: Accept the Chaos

Instead of taking 15 photos, just embrace the first one like a true visionary. Or, better yet—just laugh at the struggle and move on with your life.

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