Tips for a radiant profile photo
With a profile picture, you present yourself to the rest of the world. Therefore, make sure it sparkles! How you do that, you'll read in this blog.
Examples of a good profile photo
Examples of what NOT to do
Making a good profile photo takes time. After all, you want to show your best side. So, hastily posting a selfie is not an option. But don't get discouraged! With these tips, you'll have your ideal profile photo in no time.
Show yourself!
On a good profile photo, your entire face is visible. So, leave those sunglasses, sombreros, and thick scarves aside. Most people mainly look at your eyes, so make sure they are clearly visible!
Ensure a calm environment
Nothing is more annoying than a profile photo with a busy background. It distracts from the person themselves. Therefore, make sure to take a photo in a calm setting. This can be both indoors and outdoors. Just make sure there are no distractions and the focus is on you.
Go for a photo where you're alone
A photo with your pet or daughter might be great for your mantelpiece but is not suitable as a profile photo. You are the focus in a profile photo. Therefore, make sure you're the only one in it.
Enchant potential matches with your smile!
A smile instantly makes you more attractive. Therefore, show others your most radiant smile! Research actually shows that women are found most attractive when they smile and look away from the lens. For men, it's the opposite! So, men, look directly into the camera. And don't forget to smile!
Don't make it prettier than it is
Nowadays, there are all sorts of ways to enhance a photo. You can apply a soft filter to make your skin look slightly tanner and completely eliminate any blemishes. Of course, you want to look your best in a profile photo, but don't make it prettier than it is. The truth will come out sooner or later. The same goes for posting old photos. Potential partners want to know what you look like now, not what you looked like ten years ago. Therefore, be honest, including with your photos.
Go for a professional photo
If you find it difficult to take a nice photo of yourself, then use a professional photographer. Such a person knows exactly what to do to capture you in a flattering manner. This way, you can be sure that you make a good first impression!
Safety first!
Be careful where you take a photo. If you do it in front of your house, there's a chance people can deduce where you live. This might seem harmless at first but could lead to dangerous situations (think of stalkers or thieves, for example). Therefore, make sure no personal data are visible in your profile photo. The same goes for a photo with, in the background, a table on which your debit card or ID card lies.