The difference between mirror vs camera (https://www.visualsclipping.com/blog/mirror-vs-camera/) is how we look in one versus the other can be pretty striking. And it's not just because a mirror shows your face reversed and a camera captures you from a particular angle. Besides that, lighting, the quality of the lens, how far away the camera is, and the angle of your face can all make a difference too, says Visuals Clipping. Because we're used to seeing our reflection in the mirror, it's not uncommon for a photo to look a bit alien even when it's of the same face.