Why does the Iphone 5 Camera take such odd selfies?

The photos come out looking a bit scary. Even some pics I have had taken from a distance. Like. That doesn't look like me at ALL?! And yet the mirror pics look alright even nice in my view.

what is the deal. My mom said the same thing about selfies with her Iphone 5. I don't have an Iphone (or smartphone) but considering getting a newer model.

No one really looks good in the front camera. I look ugly too =

  • Why isn't my Iphone (5) taking regular pictures and only able to take Selfies? When I take a picture of the object in front, the screen goes blank and the picture doesn't get taken. It then slides to the start page. When I start the camera it goes on flip mode automatically and only takes selfies. any idea what's the problem here?
  • Why does the FBI have such a hard time cracking iPhone encryption. Why don't they just use the spy agencie's methods of using spyware? All you need is their phone number, and a cheap piece of software and you have access to everything on the phone (including deleted info) Why make a huge scene about it, when there are much easier ways to bypass lock screen encryption? You don't even need access to the phone, it can remotely install with just one phone call to the number too… Just saying, if the FBI really wanted in, it would be very easy
  • Why does my iPhone take such crappy pictures? I got it when it first came out, it's the iPhone 4S. I don't know why, but it seems that everyone else with the same iPhone takes way better pictures, and the quality is much higher. All my pictures are blurry. Why?
  • What do people use to take selfies of themselves taking selfies? I have to help someone take a good selfie for her profile but I can't exactly explain it. As far as I know, the front view lens only captures you and your background and the rear facing lens on the back of the phone takes a picture of what is in front of you, such as a landscape. That said, using an iPhone 4, how is it possible for someone to take a selfie that looks like there's someone taking a picture of them while they're doing it.