The significance of your profile pictures in portraying yourself on a dating platform is equally crucial as your written profile. Your photos play a pivotal role in potential matches’ decision-making process, as they assess whether they would like to connect with you. As part of our writing services, we provide complimentary photo evaluations to enhance your profile’s overall appeal.
One thing has remained constant over the years: most people’s profile pictures are bad. What’s the answer? What’s the solution? Not necessarily.
Why Hire a dating photographer
It is always my recommendation to hire a professional dating photographer as a last resort. For many people, it can be more cost-effective and easier to get a friend’s help. Many people find it stressful to have a stranger snap their photo, resulting in photos that are stiff and unnatural.
A dating photographer will also take photos of you without smiling. Some of the photos are taken with you looking away from camera. The key elements of a successful dating profile are precision and warmth.You can’t convey warmth if you don’t smile and are looking away.
Date Photography Limitations
There are also limitations when it comes to booking a photo session with a photographer. You should have at least two photos: one with your friends, and one where you’re doing something you enjoy. You will get lots of photos that are posed and solo if you hire a professional photographer. You can do this for 2-3 photos. But you’ll want to give the others a bit more personality and life.
How to hire a dating photographer
All of this said, there are times when you don’t have a friend who can help. A pile of self-portraits will not do. Here are some tips on how to get the best possible photos when hiring a dating photographer.
- No Studios You’ll want to use natural lighting and realistic settings in your photographs. Photos taken in studios or with backdrops can look fake and staged.
- Reduce Touch-Ups You should look exactly the same on camera as in photos. Many photographers are happy to do more than just color correction. Although it is easy to understand that photographers want you to look good, you don’t want anyone to think your pictures are misleading.
- Ask the photographer to take your pictures candidly, and not as a catalog. If you’re able, try to make a joke with the photographer. Consider asking the photographer to ditch their expensive camera in favor of their smartphone. Your photos don’t have to be flawless, they just need to look real.
- Let them know if you feel uncomfortable with the way they pose you. I am always surprised when clients describe how their photographers forced them to pose in an uncomfortable manner or in a silly fashion. Your photos are here. You won’t be comfortable if you’re not at ease. Spending money on a professional photographer is a good idea, but you should also feel comfortable. It will make the photos much more attractive.
- Smiling! This is a very simple tip, but makes all the difference. People are less interested in your looks than they are in how you make them feel. The eyes and smile are what give warmth. People are less likely to be able to relate with photos if they can’t make out the smile and eyes.
It is still possible to take good photos of a date with the help of a photographer or a friend. It’s best to begin with a friend. It’s easier to be relaxed when you are comfortable, and this will come across in your photos. If that is not possible, professional photographers can still do an excellent job. Follow my tips to avoid getting photos which don’t show your best side.