Being photogenic is mostly a skill, not a face. Light, camera height, distance, posture and expression do most of the work, and all of them can be practised. This coach finds what goes wrong in your photos and gives you drills to fix it.
Face a window, keep the camera at or just above eye level, and step back so the lens is not distorting your face. Those three alone fix most bad selfies.
Chin forward and slightly down, shoulders relaxed and angled, and a smile that reaches the eyes. The coach gives short drills you can try in front of your phone.
Run your best shot through Rate My Photo for a critique of the light and framing, or let the AI headshot generator make a polished profile picture.
Why do I look different in selfies than in the mirror?
A phone held close exaggerates whatever is nearest the lens, and a selfie is not mirrored the way you are used to. Stepping back and using the rear camera helps.
Can anyone become photogenic?
Yes. It is mostly light, angle and relaxed expression, all of which improve with practice.