The Benefits of getting professional photos for your Online Dating profile.
As a leading professional headshot and portrait photographer in Dallas, I’m getting more and more people who want to be taken seriously and get the most out of their online dating. They are booking a professional photoshoot to help them attract the highest quality matches.
The quality of your life has more to do with the quality of your relationships than your job or your bank account. So smart urban people are ditching those cheap mobile phone snapshots in favor of a truly professional photo session for their profile photos. The right relationship brings more joy and fulfillment to your life than any possession or status item. What is more valuable than that? This is why investing in your own relationships matters so much and is a smart move.
As we know, online dating has become the #1 way for people to meet and connect with potential partners, and it has revolutionized the way that we form relationships. With the proliferation of dating apps and websites, regardless of age and status in life, it has never been easier for people to meet someone new and potentially find their soulmate.
In this article I’m not talking about meaningless hookups; I’m talking about sparking a connection with someone you can see enjoying adventure, purpose, romance and partnership with. High performance people seek the same. Quality people seek the same. For that quality of relationship, you need the right quality of photos to attract it!
If you’re currently getting mediocre results from your online matches, it is always 1 of 2 things: either you have an awful, selfish and boring personality, or you have unprofessional photos. I cannot deliver a virtue upgrade, but I can and do provide photos that will put you in the best light!
One aspect of online dating is the importance of having high-quality photos as part of your online dating profile. In this age of mobile phone cameras, a lot of people are lazy and overlook this, and that is a good thing (not for them, but good for you), because that means you can outshine them with photos done right — profile photos that visually communicate personal value to attract higher-quality matches.
The right dating profile photo can make all the difference in whether or not someone decides to swipe right or send you a message, and it can be the difference between finding love and being overlooked.
Lets take a look at the advantages of having professional photos for your online dating profile, and why it is worth the investment to have a professional photographer take your profile pictures.
First and foremost, when your dating prospect sees your professional photos, it tells them that you are serious about finding a good relationship. These are not “glamour shots” and they are not plagued by app “filters” that make you look unrealistic. Those app filters are a red flag to anyone of quality because it shows you are insecure and compensating for some deficiency in yourself. Don’t sabotage yourself by trying to be so “extra” that you just blend in with all the other low-quality masses. By that I mean, you make yourself look cheap, desperate and neurotic.
No, the right dating profile photos show these is an authentic person behind them, one with personality and depth there to form a meaningful connection with.
This means that the “sense of connection”, with eyes, lighting and lens choice is actually more important than merely looking “pretty” or “handsome”. Obviously, looking good is to your advantage, but if your prospect gets the sense that ALL you are is a face and body without a vibrant and giving heart, they will move on to a person with more character and depth.
You have to show a glimpse into the authentic you in a way that leaves the viewer wanting more.
Sure, if you are super good looking you will get attention, but it will be superficial attention that never goes anywhere worthwhile. You have to show a glimpse into the authentic you in a way that leaves the viewer wanting more. That is the key, right there! And that’s exactly what my dating profile photoshoots are psychologically and visually designed to do.
Let’s get real: You’re not just fooling around
Having professional photos on your online dating profile shows that you are serious about finding a relationship. It shows you value yourself and invest in yourself. That tells your prospects that you are the quality of person that will also invest into your relationship. It shows that you are willing to put in the effort to present yourself in the best possible light, and that you are committed to finding someone special.
On the other hand, if you have low-quality, unflattering angles, overly retouched or poorly-lit photos on your profile, it can give the impression that you are not taking the process seriously or that you don’t even value yourself. This is a sure turn-off for potential partners who are looking for someone who is as invested in dating success as they are.
Outshine the competition
Professional photos give you an edge over the competition. There is no denying that online dating can be competitive, especially in large cities where there are a lot of people using dating apps / websites. Having professional photos on your profile will give you an edge over the competition and make you stand out from the crowd.
Experienced professional portrait photographers such as myself know how to capture your best angles and features, and they can help you present yourself in the most attractive way possible. This can be especially helpful if you are not confident in your own photography skills or if you are not naturally photogenic.
A professional dating profile photographer should be able coach you through the process and help you feel more at ease, resulting in pictures that truly capture your personality and attractiveness. That means refining your poses, suggesting props and showing you in the best settings for your photos and more. These setting and props say something about you and also suggest what it will feel like being with you on a date. All that makes you become more real to your best dating prospects.
Your dating profile photos can also touch on your interests and hobbies. Many professional photographers offer the option of taking photos in a location that is meaningful to you, such as a favorite park or coffee shop.
This can be a great way to add personality and interest to your online dating profile and give potential partners a sense of who you are and what you enjoy. It can also be a conversation starter and help break the ice when you start messaging each other.
How I approach your dating profile photoshoot
I ask about your interests for location and prop ideas. I suggest wardrobe options based on the number of ‘looks’ you want. Based in Dallas, I like to do dating photoshoots on weekends when there are less time pressures to move on to the “next thing”, and we can take as much time as you need to get outsatnding results! To book dating photos in Dallas, click here.
