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Technically you can’t see that In a photo either. That would be a recording. >

Well technically you could see yourself, by seeing your closed eyelids >

You're aware that you can look at a reflection of yourself and only blink from one  eye? >

That's called a wink, buddy ;) >

Mirrors have been around for much longer.
Although, you never see people smile in old pics because the exposure was so long if they moved their mouth it could come out super creepy looking. >

If you blink in front of a mirror you still don't see yourself blinking as your eyes are closed >

You can, because the light has to travel >

How much more credible is a photo than a super realistic painting? A photo isn't 100% correct, same with the painting. They both give you an approximation of what something is "seen".