In selfies or group photos, you always scrutinize your perceived flaws. A stray hair, a closed eye, a pimple you didn't notice in the mirror\u2026 the result after the flash never lives up to your expectations. So much so that you now make sure you're on the other side of the lens. Yet, with this particularly vivid metaphor, you might just rediscover the joy of impromptu photoshoots.<\/p>\n
You know that feeling all too well: the disappointment of seeing a selfie<\/a> . Instead of complimenting and reassuring you, the photo highlights everything you dislike most about yourself. Your insecurities<\/a> are laid bare and staring you in the face. What was meant to be a memory of festive makeup or a joyful moment becomes a source of self-criticism. You focus on physical details that your loved ones ignore, instead focusing on the emotion you felt in that moment. You find your cheeks "too full," your mouth "not symmetrical enough," your nose "too big" or "not upturned enough." This photo seems to amplify what you carefully avoid seeing in the mirror.<\/p>\n This candid portrait, snapped in a moment of confidence, goes straight to the trash and has no chance of ever gracing your Instagram profile. It doesn't even warrant a fleeting story. You envy all those women who remain photogenic even in the least flattering situations. You almost resent them for maintaining their charm with a huge, dripping burger in their hands or in a wind so strong it could ruffle the sea's fur.<\/p>\n Quebec content creator @jadebonneville has found the perfect words to mend your shattered ego. She evokes a specific situation, one experienced by many during warm summer evenings. "When you watch a sunset and take a picture, it's never as beautiful as in real life. It's the same for you,"<\/em> she says, accompanied by the twilight. Drawing on a shared experience, she reminds us that a snapshot is just a fleeting glimpse of reality, not a testament to our worth. <\/p>\n\n