The Perfect Dating Profile Photo
Successful dating profile photos have more than a pretty face, they have a whole psychology to them. Now, yes, this example IS a very pretty face in this example, in fact, Marina is a well known model and this photo is off of her social media. But what I am saying is that there is more than the face, but the photo’s context too.
Your face looks however it looks. What it needs is to be shown realistically (not with fake filters and so forth), but by a skilled (experienced) photographer, like those in Dallas, TX with — www.PortraitPhotographerDallas.com
Why this photo does everything right:
In addition pretty face and figure, plus all the hair and makeup that is not overdone, this photo has so many things that this photo gets 100% right!
• OUTFIT the outfit is simple. Solid colors give nothing to distract from you. Not trying to be too fancy, but casual, authentic, attractive, AND also approachable.
• NATURAL LIGHT. Natural light is perfectly used as soft window light is towards the face for a flattering even lighting. The exposure is not too dark, like, most amateur attempts end up looking like you’re in some questionable setting that might be part of a murder mystery. The scene is bright overall, which makes it feel open and cheery, matching the smile.
• ACTION. There is action happening in the photo. This is so important. This photo shows you being out and about, doing something that might easily happen on an actual date — having fun while eating, in this case, pizza. Doesn’t everyone like pizza?
So show some action. Do you like to ride bikes? play tennis? play guitar? Whatever that is, then show it. If it is pets, then don’t show it. Keep the pets a concept in your photos. The prospect is interested in you, not there for your pets.
Put it all together and you get much more than another pretty face. You get the feeling of being OUT ON A DATE together, and the photo gets you to envision having FUN together. This makes you feel positive about your chances with her. Like going out would indeed be fun, not awkward. Dating you would be open and filled with warmth, food and smiles. The photo is the perfect dating profile picture because it is happy, not too intense, playful, and makes the viewer think about being on a date, with you, while looking at your face.
Dating photography like this, whether you are “modelicious” or not, is what gets responded to. Your dating profile is mostly visual communication, so work with a photographer who understands visual communication. Work with your dating profile picture photographer for best results: wardrobe, location, lighting, posing, and action props. Marcus knows how to pose and how to use natural light to your best advantage. Our most popular dating profile photo package includes:
- $295 flat fee for one outfit
- shot on a weekend
- 12+ photos delivered in both high resolution (for prints) and web resolution (for online and phone apps)
- upgrade to larger package with more outfit changes, more photos, more locations for additional price
- professional hair & makeup available separately
Yes, we do offer Dallas social profile photo packages larger than this as well. Call 877–858–0071 to book yours! www.PortraitPhotographerDallas.com
