Guide • 3 min

Dating photos that work

Examples of what works, and what does not.

Good vs. bad

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Example photo

✓ Good
  • ✓ Natural light
  • ✓ Real smile
  • ✓ Clean background
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Example photo

✗ Bad
  • ✗ Mirror selfie
  • ✗ Bad lighting
  • ✗ Cluttered

The four photos you need

1

Head

Face clearly visible

2

Full body

Head to toe

3

Action

A hobby or interest

4

Social

With friends

5 mistakes to avoid

1Mirror selfies
2Sunglasses in every photo
3A group photo first
4Photos older than 2 years
5Heavy filters

More examples

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✓ Buiten

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✓ Lachen

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✓ Actief

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✗ Badkamer

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✗ Group

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✗ Filter

Quick tips

• Shoot in daylight
• Ask a friend
• Take 50+ shots
• Pick the best 4-6

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