Lucky555 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 I want to have an attractive picture of myself for my myspace ect. So for instance if an attractive guy i meet adds me to one of these sites i would like a photo thats attractive and not too alluring. Question: What are better pictures, full body, head shots, or half of yourself? It may sound silly but its rough in the dating world! lol What type of clothes, i don't want to appear sleezy which attracts sketchy guys for the most part. Turtle necks? Because this is what i first thought, but then i said want to appear friendly and a turtle neck is very conservative looking on me. SO IDK haha Let me know so i can work on my picture this weekend! These days i have been finding more and more guys are keeping in touch via online and trying to find out more about a person through their online things like myspace and facebook.
Tony T Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 A nice head (and shoulders) shot without photoshopping would be the right thing to do. When you meet in person, they can see the rest of you...or you can send other images via Email once you get to know the person. Use the average amount of make-up, don't wear print and be sure to smile. A lot of people use casual shots, head to foot, but I wouldn't use that if you're only allowed on picture. If you're allowed more than one, then a full body shot wearing a nice pants outfit would be great. Be sure someone is there to fix your hair and make sure all else is right for the shot. You can take this outside but not where the background or surroundings are going to distract from you.
MalachiX Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Well, I've never been on a dating sight. For my Facebook, I once used a headshot I had taken for my acting work but I took it down pretty fast since it looked silly having a serious headshot on their when everyone else had casual pictures. I think for a sight like that, it's best to having something casual, taken with friends, that shows you are a cool person with an active social life. That said, if you really want to appear attractive and you have some very understanding friends, you can probably fake a casual-looking shot. Find someone with a good camera, something like a digital SLR and find a nice spot in your city. Go there around sunset, during what filmmakers and photographers call golden hour, and get someone to shoot something waste up or even shoulders up. Make sure you're smiling and make sure the lighting is flattering (it almost always is at that time of day). Then, get one of your friends who knows photoshop to go ahead and take out your pimples and blemishes and do some color correction. Make sure they don't touch it up too much (like adding a glow or a skin smoothing filter) so it still looks casual. I realize this seems pretty complicated but spending hours trying to make yourself look good while pretending that you didn't spend any effort on it is generally what women are all about.
Author Lucky555 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks for the advise. I'll work on a half shot of myself!
Shygirl15 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Concentrate on your best features; if you have a pretty face then do more close up shots. Do more full shots if you have a great body.
lovestruck818 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Body shot- I would def. not ever want to date someone who was fat- biggest turn off in the book. Take care of yourself- jeezus christ. Nothing I hate more than just a facial shot...it's like, what is he hiding? Makes a person wonder.
Geishawhelk Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks for the advise. I'll work on a half shot of myself! Lucky... I'd advise no full-front and profile shots, where you're holding a number under your chin. It can be off-putting..... Try not to pose too intensely. Shots of me are always best when I'm not even aware my photo's been taken. For some reason, whenever anyone shouts "smile!" I end up looking EXACTLY like........ Donkey!!
Shygirl15 Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Body shot- I would def. not ever want to date someone who was fat- biggest turn off in the book. Take care of yourself- jeezus christ. Nothing I hate more than just a facial shot...it's like, what is he hiding? Makes a person wonder. Lovestruck, you may want to start wondering on how the other person behave, their level of intelligence, manners, financial status and things of the sort instead of just dwelling on physical looks. Jesus!
Author Lucky555 Posted November 9, 2008 Author Posted November 9, 2008 i have not taken my photo yet, i could do a full body shot but i dont know how to pose! I want it to be casual i suppose. I also thought maybe i should wear a dress, nothing too short but nice. I'm thinking some flesh should show. I read online whenever taking photos have the clothes coordinate with the background or where ever your taking your picture. I know that my friends know some pretty cute guys so if they see my photo they may be inclined to ask "who is that" Plus my friends are most likely going to be friends with good guys as opposed to guys i have met on my own. Its a start.
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