Online Dating Guide

Best Dating App Photos

A photo checklist that boosts matches: lighting, variety, and what to avoid.

Tip: keep your communications brief → plan a simple first meet → repeat what works.

Why this is so important

Most of the time people struggle, not because they are "bad date material." They struggle because they make the same errors again and again:cryptic profiles, over used openers, and conversations that never turn into a meet. Fix the process, and results follow.

The photo checklist

  • Photo 1: clear face, good lighting, natural expression.
  • Photo 2: full body (normal setting, not a mirror selfie).
  • Photo 3: doing something you actually enjoy (activity, hobby, event).
  • Photo 4: social proof (one group photo max).
  • Photo 5: a clean “extra” (travel, outdoors, or dressed up).

What to avoid

  • Too many sunglasses / hats (people want to see your face).
  • Blurry or dark photos (looks like you’re hiding something).
  • Only group photos (confusing and low effort).
  • Old photos (leads to awkward first meets).

Quick action plan

  1. Keep your pics fresh (use good lighting + clear face shot + and at least one full body photo).
  2. Write one specific line (what do you do for fun or what interests them).
  3. Send 5–10 one line statements and plan to get together within 1–3 days.
  4. Use a stress free first date: coffee + walk (45–75 minutes).

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