Mirrors vs Photos

[D-Lumz Member Find all posts View Profile Close D-Lumz]

Anybody feel like they see themselves differently in a mirror than when you see yourself in a picture?

[MrBig Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MrBig]

For me it seems like some mirrors make me look different, but not any of my pic's.

[Big L Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big L]

The only mirrors i like are the ones at the gym
The ones at home and pictures are a constant battle in my mind
The only way to know my body is coming togeather is thru compliments in and out of the gym

[stonesolid21 Member Find all posts View Profile Close stonesolid21]

I am told I look much better in person, mmost my pics i take myself in the mirror do no justice so yes they look very different , just my opinion!

[sam1976 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sam1976]

i'm a fan of pics. with pics, i can be a lot more objective, plus, i can go back to see how i looked before and compare to how i look now. i use a tripod, try to shoot at the same angle in similar light. i use the same spot, in a controlled lighting situation. i'll shoot a front double bi and rear double bi, about every 3-4 wks of a bulking diet and during a cutting diet, i shoot the same 2 pics once a wk. its so easy with digital. back in the day, frank zane shot film constantly, to evaluate his physique.

when i practice posing, i shoot video, so that i can look at not only the poses, but see how i move, transition and get into each pose. i look for thingsi can improve on, make mental notes, then try again and play around with it until i've made the alterations that seem to be most pleasing for my physique

[D-Lumz Member Find all posts View Profile Close D-Lumz]

I was just curious because i can look at myself in the mirror and feel like i see myself different than in a picture. Used to, i could visually track my progress but i guess now i'm gonna have to rely on the numbers as i do tape measurements every so often just to keep track.

[Time Bandit Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Time Bandit]

I'm with Big L on this one.. The gym is where I look my best and get the best complements. To have people come to me and ask for guidance floors me.
I also find some days are better then others. Early morning I look my best

[M FREAKY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close M FREAKY]

@ Sam we know you like to take pictures of yourself lol

[Time Bandit Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Time Bandit]

Funny.. I was shopping in the mall with my daughter and caught this guy in the mirror today and in the back ground was a chick checking me out...

I know I'm doing something right