i agree with you 100%. you'll rarely ever see a photo here that i've posted of myself that has not been taken myself. photos taken by others never represent me as i see me. wow. it's funny you mention this. i was just thinking abou tit.

also. when i'm taking the photos myself, i sit, stand, kneel, pose the way i want to be seen. if i don't want anyone to see anything other than my face, i don't have to. other people get behind the camera and capture me looking like a monster i've never seen. it's so weird.

i used to think i have issues. now i feel better. i'm not the only one :)