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Ok, I know that inner beauty shines through and one should not judge another person on their appearance; but you know what, no matter how enlightened I like to believe I am – the fact is, if I see a profile without a picture, I’m wondering what the person is hiding. Somehow, I don’t think I’m the only one.
Today there is no excuse not to have a digital photo or two. A good profile picture will result in at least 15% higher response rate than profiles without a picture. While I would recommend treating yourself and getting a photographer that specializes in dating portraits as they use the right poses and lighting to make you look your best. I understand that you may not want to do this. In which case take the time and have a friend shoot some pictures, or if you are good with your digital camera – take them yourself. Here are some tips:
Do
- Smile – it tells people so much about you. Besides it adds that twinkle in your eye and a smile is so much more inviting.
- Take pictures in bright clean lighting, otherwise they can be fuzzy.
- Get a clear close-up and a clear full body shot. You don’t want people wondering who that person 20 feet really is.
- If you have any skill at photo retouching – do it! There is nothing wrong with removing that blemish; seriously, you won’t have it when you meet.
Don’t
- Post a picture with a group of people, your children, your pets. The pet pictures (if you think they are really necessary) can be in the additional photo gallery provided by most online dating sites. Posting pictures of your children is just bad practice and with a group of people – who is going to know which one you are.
- Post party pictures, they leave the impression that all you do is party.
- Take a picture with your webcam; they turn out to be dark and grainy.
- Post an old picture of yourself – this is considered deceitful.
- Post silly pictures of yourself. You may have a great sense of humour, but no one knows that yet. Silly poses come across as “odd”.
- Touch up your photo so much that you’ve shaved off 30 lbs – you’ll be found out.
- Post risqué pictures unless it is on an adult/intimate dating site. In which case pictures of your intimate parts are not that interesting – seriously after awhile, they all begin to look the same. Try showing all of you, not just the ‘bits’.
In some cases posting a picture upfront may cause issues due to a sensitive career. such as the military. In that case many dating sites have ‘behind the scenes’ photo galleries. Ask the person you are interested in to share his/her photo and explain that you will do the same, once you see their photo. You should also explain ‘why’.
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