I stumbled on this recently, and the results both surprise me and comfort me. A lot.
The numbers above the image are the ones that comfort me, By this I mean they are numbers I expected to see and believe to be true. In my experience, people do believe they look better in person than in photographs. And that 92% of the respondents have had their picture taken this year.
So, here’s how I see this from both a creative and business perspective. Despite being photographed a great deal, people are rarely photographed well. By well, I mean in such a way they are happy with the results. I see this at almost every wedding.
The 26% who list weight as the feature they dislike, again… no surprise here. For the record, I factor this unspoken fear into every portrait I make. Every one. I know how to light and pose you to minimize the flaws you feel are there, and play up the fabulous features we *all* have.
It’s really the last number I find most intriguing. And not surprising. Men are able to put aside their fears of “looking ______ ” (fill in the blank as you see fit) and just relax. Or they drink more. I’m not really sure which.
Lorne