Tips to Crafting Irresistible Profile Photos

When you open a dating website or app for the first time, the first thing you notice before anything else are the photos of the members and that's where your focus lies. 98% of the time, the photo is the reason you begin or refuse to begin a conversation with a potential interest. So we know and you know profile and gallery photos are very important. The problem is: not a lot of people know how to take great photos for their dating profiles, and they wonder why no one has sent them any messages or liked their profile at least. This is where we come in. We have done our extensive research and come up with 8 great tips to help you take great photos for your dating profile so you don't miss out on amazing dating potentials. Each key is important and non skippable, so pay attention and apply it to your next photo taking session. You will thank us later.

Lighting is Key: Choose natural/sunlight or well-lit areas to capture your best features. Natural light is the best kind of light to use for a great profile photo, because it is soft and it helps capture your glow. Avoid harsh shadows that can distort your appearance. Avoid using hazy or phone filters as well. Ring Lights can be harsh on your skin, or completely remove gorgeous features so if you are indoors, use soft lights - well lit but soft, that won't overshadow your features.

Dress to Impress: Wear an outfit that makes you feel confident and reflects your personal style. Choose colors that complement your complexion and make you shine. Include fun colors in your outfit choices as well. Leave black for funerals. Clothes that let your figure do the talking are welcome too. Remember to avoid anything that will ruin your photo or reduce your appearance, for example Sunglasses and huge hats. Avoid shirtless and topless photos as well as bikini photos, you don't want to show too much or be crass and turn off a member from sending you a message. You want your outfit to speak well of you.

Focus on You, and Your Background: Ensure that you are the main subject of the photo. No group photos. Avoid overcrowding the frame with distracting backgrounds or too many people. It's best whoever sees your photo, knows exactly who they are texting. Make sure you are the only one in the frame, you do not need to include your friends or colleagues, don't confuse your potential love interest. And as for Backgrounds, always make sure your background is simple, fresh and luxurious. NO BATHROOM PHOTOS OR SELFIES. It doesn't matter if it is Radisson’s restroom, absolutely no bathroom photos are welcome. Lastly, make sure you are in a clean, nice environment with a fairly busy background (even better if the background is not busy at all.)

Keep it Current: Make sure your photos are recent and accurately represent how you currently look. Transparency is important in building a connection online. We don't want photos from 5/10 years ago, leave it in the past where it is, we are not taking you back. Keep your photos current (Within the last year). Let it represent who you are at the moment, not you from a few years ago. Let it not be a case of mistaken identity or horrible catfish stories. We definitely don't want that. Show off your current self, that's what your potential love interest wants to see.

Show Variety: Include a mix of close-up shots and full-body photos to give potential matches a well-rounded sense of your appearance. Showcasing your hobbies or interests for example, traveling can also be a great way to spark conversation so you can include vacation photos in your gallery. When you are doing something you love or enjoy, it shows in your photographs. Remember how they say a photograph tells a thousand words? Well, it also shows your thousand feelings and that's what a potential interest wants to see. Be creative, be fun and most importantly, be yourself.

No Blurry Photos: Make sure the photos are clear, sharp and well lit. No blurry or hazy photos so your personality shines through. We cannot do anything with blurry photos and once members see a blurry photo, they skip the profile. You definitely do not want that. Also PLEASE make sure to avoid snapchat, facetune, AI and instagram filters. Dont include vague screenshots as well, no one wants to see that. They do not reflect who you are and can make you come off as fake, or even hiding your true personality. You are truly gorgeous without the unnecessary filters and edits.

Use the Right Angles: Angles are very important in photography. They can make or mar your pictures. You don't want to take pictures from your torso or atop your head, so make sure you choose the right angles that flatter your appearance and environment. A tip is: Position your camera slightly above eye level for the most flattering angle. Too high and your head may appear small, too low and you risk a double chin. And some of us know we have good sides for photos, so let's try to remember when we are taking our photos.

Show your Confidence and Sexiness: Don't slouch in your photos. Remember to show your gorgeous 32. Smile because it makes you look comfortable, happy, approachable and friendly, relax your eyes because it shows that you are confident and open for a conversation. Let your potential see that you are sexy and confident just from your photo. Carry yourself high. Be joyful. Don't include photos where you were unhappy or depressed, trust me - we can tell. And if we can, so can a potential interest.. Now we don't want that, do we?

Following these 8 easy steps will definitely aid in upping your photo game and show your amazing personalities through them. And don't be scared to take multiple photos, make it a fun photoshoot, have fun with yourself - include different angles, outfits, backgrounds and poses. Remember not to upload multiples of the same photo unto our web app, as it can lead to the system declining them. Show off your fun, well lit, beautiful photos on our site. We can't wait to see what you come up with and we also can't wait for you to have meaningful conversations on our website!