nomorewussingout said:
Been lurking on this site, decided to finally upload the pics I've taken for OLD and get some feedback and criticism. Been off OLD for a few months now, so curious on your guys' thoughts on which pics I can use to start my profile again. Know these aren't the best, so just looking to get better and keep improving while using a few of these for the time being.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/24x3JTeN1dunuDxp8
A few things - take dating profile photos in portrait orientation
Tinder takes portrait only.
Hinge takes square only (doesn't matter if portrait or landscape)
Bumble takes either.
So if you take portrait orientation photos you can use them on all apps. Landscape you can only use on two of them.
Second, you have a bunch of photos of you sitting around or standing doing nothing. These are okay for the first photo on your dating profile, but girls want to FEEL what dating you would be like. They want a window into your life. Check out this article I wrote for Andy for more info: https://killyourinnerloser.com/paparazzi-factor/
Third in a lot of them you're looking straight at the camera. That's ok sometimes, but there's data showing that looking off to the side does better on dating apps.
One of the two where you're mid-step would be fine for a first photo. The others I wouldn't use.
As for the doggo ones, they're way too bright. And it looks awkward, like you just met a dog and are trying to keep your distance. Here are a couple doggo photos I did for a client that might give you some inspiration:
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