Often, before anyone on an online dating site or app reads a word about you, your main profile photo introduces you, and that’s no matter how good or bad it is. However, good-quality images can convey a lot of information about you quickly; in other words, a great photograph on your dating profile speaks for you in your absence and can leave a lasting impression on a person long after they've exited the app.
Searching for love online can be intimidating and even more so when you're swiping through a sea of blurry, outdated, poorly-lit photographs, but it doesn't have to be this way! Here are a few signs that it might be time to put your dating profile photos in the hands of an experienced online dating photographer:
Your dates tell you that you look better in person than in your photos.
You're totally new to online dating and need help figuring out how or where to start.
Your relationship just ended, or you've gone through a divorce. Online dating has changed so much over the last two years. The playing field is more competitive than it was if you were last on the dating scene 10-15 years ago.
You want to skip the admin work and jump to the good part of going on fun dates with quality matches.
You're currently online dating but not having much luck. Are you finding that your profile is not attracting quality matches? Or any matches at all, for that matter?
The idea of online dating and setting up your profile feels overwhelming.
You don't have many (or any) good photos of yourself to use. Are you the type of person who doesn't take many photos? Or if you do, they end up being less than flattering selfies? Do you only have a few good photos of yourself or only have outdated ones?
You don't feel particularly photogenic.
You recognize having a cohesive and flattering presence online matters.
You want to show potential matches how important your search is and that you're taking it seriously.
Dating is never easy, and it's even more of a gamble when you have to rely on technology to "speak for you." Since the images you present are critical to people's initial perception of you, make sure they're good ones! Are you ready to take your profile and love life to the next level? Let me help set you up for online dating success!
Lisa Damico Portraits works with motivated singles in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond.