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You may have noticed that you look fat in pictures but not in the mirror. Thousands of people like you have noticed the same, and they are asking questions. Our team decided to take on the task of finding answers to this mystery. We have done in-depth research, and this post contains all our findings on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do I look fat in pictures but not in the mirror? Lens distortions are mostly responsible for the way you look in pictures. Wider angle lenses cause more distortions and consequently make you look fatter. So then, if you are using wide-angle lenses, you should expect to look fatter in the picture. Lighting and other camera effects, such as the fish-eye effect can also make you look fatter in pictures.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many factors can affect how you look in pictures, including whether you\u2019ll look fatter or slimmer. In the end, maybe pictures do lie, but let\u2019s show you the different factors that could affect how you look in pictures. Why do cameras make you look fatter? What can you do to look slimmer in pictures? Read on to find answers to these, among other questions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Do Cameras Make You Look Fatter than Mirrors?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cameras can make you look fatter depending on the type of lens, camera settings, and lighting conditions. The shape and focal length of the camera lens will affect how heavy you would look in the picture. Curved lenses may cause barrel distortions and make you look fatter. Wide-angle lenses can also cause the fish-eye effect and give you a picture where you look fatter than you are.<\/p>\n

You can compare picture taking to preparing a recipe. Every step and process is essential to producing the perfect outcome. If you miss any step or misuse any ingredient, you may get something similar, but not the original recipe. It\u2019s the same in photography; all the factors must be perfect for you to get a perfect picture that won\u2019t make you look slimmer or fatter.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you look slimmer in mirrors but fatter in pictures, you have nothing to worry about. The camera may just be adding some \u201cextra pounds\u201d to your look. As you read on, we will explain the different factors that could cause this distortion and show you the tricks on how to beat them. You can also check out this article titled, do I look like the mirror or camera?<\/a> We have shared helpful tips and information that you can refer to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Do Cameras Make You Look Fatter than Mirrors?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The quality of the pictures you get from a camera depends primarily on the camera\u2019s lens. So if a camera is always making you look fatter, it may be because of certain lens factors. As you read on, we will talk about these factors. Note, however, that some other factors aside from the camera lens can also make you look fatter. We will examine these factors in a later section of this post. <\/span>Here are the major lens factors that can make you look fatter in camera pictures:<\/span><\/p>\n

Shading<\/b><\/h4>\n

Shading makes the camera image look round and consequently fatter. This phenomenon<\/span> occurs when a camera lens has a short focal length<\/span><\/a>. Longer focal lengths yield less shading and will not make you look fatter. Higher lens thickness can also cause some shading effects and expand objects in the picture, thus giving them a fatter appearance. Experts recommend that for portrait pictures, you should<\/span> use 85mm-135 mm lenses<\/span><\/a> to prevent shading and other possible distortions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Barrel Distortion<\/b><\/h4>\n

Curved lenses can cause barrel distortion, a situation where straight lines will appear curved in the picture. What happens, in this case, is that the lens would slightly magnify the center of the photo more than the edges. This effect can make you look plumped up in pictures and it will appear like you are bigger than you are in real life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Fisheye Effect<\/b><\/h4>\n

The fisheye effect is very good for snapping art and landscape photographs. But if you use it for portrait pictures, you may notice undesirable effects, such as looking fatter in the photos. The view of wide-angle is usually very wide, just as their name implies. This wide view sometimes creates the fisheye effect, where the image would appear bloated in the middle and stretched on the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

External Factors that Make You Look Fatter in Pictures<\/span><\/h2>\n

Aside from lens factors, other external factors that can make you look fatter in pictures include lighting and distance. Intense light, especially if it\u2019s coming from right above your head can make you look fatter. Distance matters a lot too, and pictures shot from a farther distance may make you look fatter than you are. However, for wide-angle lenses, the farther the camera is from the image, the fatter it would appear in the photo.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the factors that could give you a fatter appearance in pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n

All photography experts agree that<\/span> lighting greatly affects how one looks in a picture<\/span><\/a>. Direct harsh light, especially if coming from above your head will make you appear fatter. Natural lighting gives you the best natural outlook in photos. It eliminates shadows, sagging, and other unflattering effects that can make you look fatter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Distance<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you look at yourself in a mirror, you mostly do so up-close. But cameras usually take your pictures from a farther distance. That may be the reason why you sometimes appear fatter in pictures than in the mirror. Expert photographers say that they get narrower images when they snap up close. Shooting from far away, on the other hand, tends to flatten subjects out and make them look heavier and hence, fatter.<\/span><\/p>\n

The results are, however, inverted for wide-angle cameras, especially those with a super-wide field of view. Objects closer to the camera often appear larger while those from a far range seem smaller.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 <\/b>Video<\/b> – Why You Look FAT in Photos – And 6 Ways to Fix It<\/b><\/h4>\n

In this video, <\/span>Sorelle Amore will walk you through some of the reasons why you may look fat in photos<\/span>. But beyond discussing the problem, she also proffers solutions. Click the play button below to learn why you make yourself fat in pictures and six simple hacks to fix the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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