In an ideal world, no one would look at your photo first, judging you, some even rating you, or even making fun of you. Yes, you should expect that when you take the plunge and sign up on a dating site. But I think you are lucid enough to overlook the particularities of the web. Yes in an ideal world, self-description would be enough, then you could write tons of sentences about yourself and definitely be boring to read.
Okay, I’ll stop my nonsense, we need to focus on your profile photo, so here are the tips.
- Also watch: Words to use on your dating site profile.
Take a full body selfie
A site with 4000 users was tested to see which techniques attracted users the most. They found that users with a head-to-toe photo of their body had better results. On the other hand, including friends or your pet in the photo greatly harms the final result. Another interesting fact is that women who took their photos outdoors had worse results.
Show your best profile
If you don’t know your best profile, know that there is a good chance that it is the left, the journal “Experimental Brain Research” revealed that photos showing the left side were more successful than those showing the right side. Don’t hesitate to tilt your head in this direction when taking your photo.
Opt for natural light
Sunlight is ideal but it is not always possible for it to be present in your sky when you want to take your seflie. Moreover, the best hours to have optimal sunlight are after sunrise and at sunset. If, on the other hand, the sun is a little harsh, opt for a place in the shade.
If you are indoors, try by all means to avoid using flash which is not often flattering…
Think about creativity
Don’t hesitate to give movement to your photo, you don’t have to pose like a model, be natural and dare a little crazy. The important thing is that you are seen clearly. If you think that overall you are not “bankable”, tell yourself that unconsciously the person who looks at your photo will give you a certain credit. You will come across as someone who takes responsibility and who does not lie. And that is a very positive point.
