Online photos, without one you’re just a number!

Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Sat 27th May 2006 at 04:45 PM, Filed in Tips For Online Dating

This subject comes up into discussion time and time again.  I am always asked to rate the importance of having a photo online.  In short, if you don’t you have a visible face to your profile it is unlikely anyone will like to look at your profile… even if you are found through a search.


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Guaranteed not to attract any attention, well maybe from the police!

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A good photo, present yourself with a natural smile…. irresistible!

With online dating you are a commodity, and there are thousands of others out there just as eager, if not more so to get a date.  You have competition, and get this, they may be better looking than you!  So what I say, this isn’t an excuse to give up on uploading a photo, in fact this is the worst thing you can do.  Most of us have a low opinion of ourselves, its true!  And we tend to aim low when it comes to finding a partner.  DON’T!!!  Aim high and you will surprise yourself.

I have given you some great pointers below for uploading a picture (s) for yourself and advise you give it a go.  You are 10 times more likely to be contacted with a photo – fact!


1 - Upload a ‘NATURAL’ picture of yourself in a natural pose.  A forced smile is entirely unattractive.

2 – Upload at least 3 pictures of yourself so as a potential partner can really study you and get no surprises when they meet you.

3 – The photo should be no older than 6 months!!!  I met a girl online once who was stunning in her photo.  Turns out the photo was 15 years old and she was minging!

4 – Make sure there is enough light in your photo and you are clearly visible.  Dark pictures tells someone you are hiding something.

5 – Add a couple of photos to a ‘friends only see’ area of a site.  This will get potential dates enthused and want to contact you to find out what all the mystery is.

6 – Present your personality by showing a fun side of you.  Maybe a picture of you dressed up for a fancy dress party or something.  It makes you fun!

It doesn’t matter if you are ugly, your written profile and search criteria will do the selling.  Everyone has a beautiful side, just be natural in the shot and you will show it!

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