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PHOTO FAILS: Brits* have an average of 339 'outtakes' on their phones
Women have almost double the number of failed photos on their phone, averaging 453 unusable images, compared to men who typically have 230. Age also plays a factor, with Gen Z having the most photo outtakes, 400 on their smartphones, while 35-45-year-olds have a more modest 260 photos left unused.
Across the regions, people from Wales average a staggering 776 photo fails followed by the North East (482) and Greater London (354).
The results reveal a third of Brits aged between 18-45 get embarrassed when it takes someone too long to take a good photo of them and one in five (24%) feel frustrated if their friend or relative's photography skills aren't up to scratch.
Photography skills are something people look for in a potential partner. With almost a third (32%) stating they feel more special if someone wants to take a photo of them and 14% confessing, they are more likely to date someone if they're good at taking photos.
For a minority it's even a deal breaker, 7% admitted to getting 'the ick' and have even stopped speaking to someone over a photo taken, whilst 6% have ended a relationship because they didn't like a photo taken of them. 16% have had an argument with someone over a photo taken of them that they didn't like.
Over half (55%) feel a lot of pressure to get a good shot when asked to take a photo for someone, and more than a third (34%) of people admit they don't know how to take a good portrait picture.
Despite the pressure to portray perfection in pictures, 61% said taking good portrait pictures makes them feel good. With 23% of respondents stating they feel a good portrait picture can reveal more about someone and 41% like when a picture captures someone's personality.
Bond Zhang, CEO at HONOR UK, said:
The advancement in smartphone photography capabilities offer smart solutions to get a portrait that truly represents the subject. Launching on 12 June, the H200 SERIES is setting a new standard for portraiture, visit www.honor.com/uk/shop/new-launch/ to learn more.
* Research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of HONOR in May 2024 . Over 10,000 consumers between the age of 18-45 surveyed in five markets: UK, France , Germany , Spain and Italy . 2,000 respondents per market.
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