Filipinos and Photos

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy. They love taking pictures and love being in the picture. Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous. Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition?

[rangerseb 23]

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy. They love taking pictures and love being in the picture. Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous. Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition?

Ummm... what?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Ummm... what?

If you've ever been to a Filipino party, or are connected to Filipinos on a social network, you'll know what I'm talking about. They're very photogenic, but a bit overboard, IMO.

[rangerseb 23]

If you've ever been to a Filipino party, or are connected to Filipinos on a social network, you'll know what I'm talking about. They're very photogenic, but a bit overboard, IMO.

Ok, but what prompted you to report this random observation? lol

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Ok, but what prompted you to report this random observation? lol

This is the Philippines forum, bro. We talk about Filipino culture all the time. If you want to hang out here, that's cool, but don't expect us to be talking about chinese food.

[rangerseb 23]

This is the Philippines forum, bro. We talk about Filipino culture all the time. If you want to hang out here, that's cool, but don't expect us to be talking about chinese food.

My bad, I didnt notice the regional discussion area.

[razspaz13 30]

um, what here too LOL

I am connected to Filipino culture and have never heard anyone say Americans aren't as photogenic, but think I get what you mean about holding the camera and snapping all the time LOL

does seem like a random observation and opinion

know quite a few Americans that are very photogenic and are not celebs, my sibling used to model in NY city and she is not famous or a celeb

if you make a broad statement that generalizes you would expect a few replies regardless of the forum you post in, perhaps

cheers

[Trisha89 36]

Ok I got it!

SRC = Southern regional center so tsc

EAC = Eastern Adjudication Center so vermont....

Ohhhh this waiting is killing me... :'(

LoL sorry wrong topic *getting red*

[frostysoftyeaton 6]

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy. They love taking pictures and love being in the picture. Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous. Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition?

Lol, I hear you. I am a Filipino and I do love taking pictures and love being in the picture, but not to the extent of exaggeration. My husband (american) doesn't like taking pics or being in the picture. His not a camera shy, but he just doesn't care much about it.

You should know the new trend right now which they called "selfie", that every time they get the chance they would take pictures of themselves and post it on social media platform, sometimes it's annoying. Some would even post a picture of themselves with the caption " sleeping" duh,..

[irishc30 4]

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy. They love taking pictures and love being in the picture. Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous. Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition?

What about Filipinos taking pictures of the food before they eat so they can post it on Facebook and Instagram? Does that annoy you too? hahaha!

[frostysoftyeaton 6]

What about Filipinos taking pictures of the food before they eat so they can post it on Facebook and Instagram? Does that annoy you too? hahaha!

It does, isn't? Sometimes its just too much and not appropriate anymore.

[B_J 2,752]

I've noticed many Filipinos seem to enjoy being in pictures a lot more than most Americans. They also seem to like singing a lot too.

But, I'm not going to criticize the way people are just because it's different than me. Who ever said my way, or the American way, is better? They all seem way happier in their pictures than I am sitting there looking at their pictures.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Lol, I hear you. I am a Filipino and I do love taking pictures and love being in the picture, but not to the extent of exaggeration. My husband (american) doesn't like taking pics or being in the picture. His not a camera shy, but he just doesn't care much about it.

You should know the new trend right now which they called "selfie", that every time they get the chance they would take pictures of themselves and post it on social media platform, sometimes it's annoying. Some would even post a picture of themselves with the caption " sleeping" duh,..

Thanks. Yeah, maybe it's a growing global trend but I think most people are self conscious about having their photo taken, but Filipinos feel very comfortable and confident in front of camera...lol! That's great, but how many selfies do you upload to Facebook before you say enough is enough? Yikes.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

What about Filipinos taking pictures of the food before they eat so they can post it on Facebook and Instagram? Does that annoy you too? hahaha!

I like seeing pics of food! But there's a bit of narcissism when you constantly upload selfies on Facebook just so all your friends will validate your beauty.

[frostysoftyeaton 6]

I like seeing pics of food! But there's a bit of narcissism when you constantly upload selfies on Facebook just so all your friends will validate your beauty.