Dating Profile Photo Tips For Singles Over 40
Good photos make a huge difference online. They do not need to be professional, just clear, recent and true to who you are. Here is how to get them right.
1. A Natural Smile
Choose a main photo where you are smiling and looking at the camera. Relaxed and natural beats posed every time, so have a friend chat to you while they take a few shots.
2. Use Daylight
Daylight is the most flattering light there is. Head outside, or stand near a window, and avoid harsh overhead lights and flash. A photo in a place you love, on a hike, at the beach or on a weekend away, also gives people something to ask about.
3. Frame It Well
Keep your face roughly in the middle of the picture so it is not cut off when the site crops it. Hold the camera at eye level, keep it sharp, and add a full length photo as well as a close up.
4. Make It Clear Which One Is You
Group shots and photos with friends are fine further down your profile, but your main photo should be just you. Avoid photos with an ex, and think twice before posting pictures of your children.
5. Keep Them Current
Use photos from the last year or two that show you as you are now. A modern phone takes great pictures, so there is no need to pay for a photographer. Pick three or four good ones rather than a long gallery.
Once your photos are sorted, have a look at our guide to writing your profile, or join for free and get started.
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