Snap a Selfie for the Memory: Why Third-Person Photos Capture Deeper Meaning of Events

People are more likely to take third-person photos, like selfies, when their goal is to capture the deeper meaning of an event, but opt for first-person photos when they want to document a physical experience, according to new research. The study found that people tend to like their photos more when the perspective matches their goal for taking the photo, and that personal photos have the potential to help people reconnect to their past experiences and build their self-narratives.