The neuroscience of camera avoidance: Why showing up is an act of somatic self-acceptance.

"I hate having my photo taken." "I'll take the picture, you all go ahead."

In our Browns Bay practice, we frequently hear patients express these exact sentiments. The moment a camera appears, an immediate instinct takes over: to duck, turn away, or hide behind others. We rationalise this behaviour by fixating on perceived flaws, a line on our face, an awkward angle, or extra weight.