{"id":1382,"date":"2017-11-11T22:52:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-11T22:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/?page_id=1382"},"modified":"2020-06-27T18:47:17","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T18:47:17","slug":"guide-online-dating-profile-pictures-women","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/guide-online-dating-profile-pictures-women\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide To Online Dating Profile Pictures for Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>The Complete Guide To Online Dating Profile Pictures for Women<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By Joshua Pompey<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1390 size-full\" title=\"Woman taking a selfie\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a05f3081c00002900b34446.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a05f3081c00002900b34446.jpg 600w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a05f3081c00002900b34446-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1h5e9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1h5e9-0-0\">Need a little help putting together the right online dating profile pictures?\u00a0 Look no further.\u00a0 This\u00a0complete guide to online dating profile pictures\u00a0is going to teach you everything you will ever need to know to create\u00a0the perfect photo gallery.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1h5e9-0-0\">\n<p>\u00a0[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1h5e9-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1h5e9-0-0\"><strong>In this\u00a0guide you are going to learn:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">How to create the perfect visual story with your online dating profile pictures.\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">All the different types of\u00a0photos that\u00a0will enhance\u00a0your visual story.\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>How many pictures you should be using.\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"4uetf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4uetf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4uetf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4uetf-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">What your main picture should be in order to attract the most results.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Exactly how\u00a0to acquire all the pictures you need.\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"6kbj4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6kbj4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6kbj4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6kbj4-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Whether or not you should use a professional photographer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7ee20\" data-offset-key=\"7lie0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>How to correctly prepare for your photos prior to taking them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\">Sound like enough to get you started? Well, let\u2019s get to it!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\"><strong>Part 1:\u00a0 The Visual Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the visual story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0visual story is the overall story you tell about yourself through the pictures you post in your profile.\u00a0 The better the story, the more\u00a0attractive you will appear to others.\u00a0\u00a0It&#8217;s that simple.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A great visual story should be looked at as a greatest hits of your life.\u00a0 You want to reveal all the best aspects of your personality, as well as your hobbies, interests, and how y0u\u00a0spend your free time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, you want to display how you look when you are at your best.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The most important rule to remember:\u00a0 You are only as attractive as your worst picture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\">Before we get into what types of pictures to use, always remember this rule.<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\">\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5s8d0-0-0\">A ton of women are competing for the same men you are online.\u00a0 If even one of your\u00a0photos sends red flags or isn&#8217;t flattering, it can sabotage everything else\u00a0you do with\u00a0your photo gallery.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Part 2:\u00a0 What Types of Online Dating Profile Pictures Should You Use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1403\" title=\"Girl on a mountain\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a07240d1b00002700376a14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a07240d1b00002700376a14.jpg 820w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a07240d1b00002700376a14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a07240d1b00002700376a14-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a07240d1b00002700376a14-700x466.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>The idea is to reveal as many great qualities as you can about yourself in each picture you post while still maintaining an attractive appearance.\u00a0 The more positive qualities you reveal, the more quality men you will attract.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are several types of online dating profile pictures that tend to work best.\u00a0 You probably won&#8217;t use all of these, but the more you use, the better off you will be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0your best self photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0photo is a must have for any successful profile.\u00a0\u00a0Men are very visual beings and place a ton of emphasis on physical attraction.\u00a0 So showing what you look like at your absolute best will go a long way towards peaking their interest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This could be a picture taken alone (selfie), a night out with your friends, a photo with a professional photographer, or a special event you went to.\u00a0 It doesn&#8217;t matter where it was taken, as long as your hair and makeup are done, your outfit is stylish, and you look like you have it going on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smiling into the camera\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Often times this\u00a0will be the same picture as the your\u00a0best self photo, but if it&#8217;s not, you will need one picture where you are smiling into the camera.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you can teach yourself to flirt with the camera a little bit by smiling with your eyes as well, even better.\u00a0\u00a0Statistics show that women who smile into the camera receive a much higher percentage of contacts.<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<br \/>\nYou can read a step by step guide on how to smile with your eyes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Smize\">here<\/a>, or ask Tyra Banks refers to it, &#8220;smizing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pictures with friends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been asked countless times if friends should be included in a profile.\u00a0 The answer is absolutely!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This shows that you have a fun life and other people enjoy spending time with you.\u00a0 If other people like being around you that means you must have some likable qualities right?\u00a0 Don&#8217;t put your friends in every picture, but one or two definitely goes a long way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showing that you can hang with the boys once in a while<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You know what guys really love?\u00a0 When they see a profile picture of a woman at a sporting event or doing something that they do with their guy friends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t want you to replace our male friends.\u00a0 Nor do we want you\u00a0belching and doing gross things guys do.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s so\u00a0awesome to know that you are willing to do fun things once in a while that our guy friends might not always be around for.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t underestimate the value of this photo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Examples of this include running, skiing, walking in the park, etc.\u00a0 Anything that shows you care about your health and\u00a0like to get off the couch is attractive to a large percentage of men.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And if you are a few pounds heavier than you&#8217;d like to be\u00a0or exercise isn&#8217;t your thing, don&#8217;t stress it.\u00a0 These types of pictures are not a requirement, as there are shapes and sizes for all men.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vacation and travel pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The underling message of the travel\u00a0picture is that you are not content to just\u00a0sit on the couch and let\u00a0life pass you by.\u00a0 It shows that you enjoy creating new experiences and that life with you will be filled with fun new adventures down the road.\u00a0 And of course the obvious, most people love to travel!<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/professional-online-dating-profile-writers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2545\" title=\"online dating profile writers\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"online dating profile writers\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-539x303.png 539w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anything that shows a sense of adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While you may not be on the adventurous side, if you have something that falls into this category, even if it&#8217;s only mildly adventurous, such as skiing or traveling, use it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Similar to what we discussed in the vacation and travel blurb above, this shows that life with you will be filled with fun new experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To further drive home the value of these pictures, men sometimes fear that commitment to one woman will eventually grow boring and repetitive.\u00a0 Adventure pictures\u00a0communicate that\u00a0life with you will never get stale.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Animal pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t like dogs?\u00a0 Ah well.\u00a0 But if you do?\u00a0 These tend to be great conversation starters and commonality builders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The passion picture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What are you passionate about?\u00a0 Is it dogs?\u00a0 Is it volunteering?\u00a0 Is it sailing?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u00a0post a picture of your biggest passion(s) you are going to reveal a whole lot about what it&#8217;s like to date you and may\u00a0even get someone excited to learn more about your passions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trying new things<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the last 6 months I took a pottery class (which I was awful at), went to a painting and wine class (even more awful at), and took a welding class (the winner of most awful at).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But they were all a blast and\u00a0also show that I&#8217;m open-minded and like to try new things.\u00a0 If you have anything new you&#8217;ve tried recently that looks interesting, include it in your profile pictures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/online-dating-profile-writing-service-reviews\/\">Learn why we have the best online dating profile writing service reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Great pictures that don&#8217;t include your face<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you have some really great pictures, would love to use them, but you can&#8217;t see your face in them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you went sky-diving but your helmet and goggles block out your face.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Or maybe you were on a mountain in a beautiful photo but your back is to the camera.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use these pictures.\u00a0 It&#8217;s okay\u00a0to use pictures that don&#8217;t show your face if they reveal great personality traits or aspects of your life, as long as you have a handful of other pictures that clearly show your face.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t include more than 3 of these at most.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Part 3: What Types of Online Dating Pictures Should You Avoid?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1409 size-full\" title=\"Selfie pictures\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0704f61c0000c318b3458d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0704f61c0000c318b3458d.jpg 500w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0704f61c0000c318b3458d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0704f61c0000c318b3458d-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0704f61c0000c318b3458d-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;10&#8217; down=&#8217;10&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>I won&#8217;t bore you with a long explanation for each of the bullet points listed below, but the following pictures need to be avoided.\u00a0 They either fail to ignite interest, accidentally send red flags, or just aren&#8217;t attractive looks.<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making kissy faces into the camera[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/li>\n<li>Posting more than one selfie (One is okay)[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8221; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;5&#8242; down=&#8217;5&#8242;]<\/li>\n<li>Pictures that are too sexual \/ showing too much skin[vc_separator type=&#8217;transparent&#8217; 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text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Part 4:\u00a0 How Many Pictures Should You Use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Often times when I read what other experts have to say on this topic I hear arbitrary numbers such as 4 pictures, or, no more than 6.\u00a0 Their logic is usually that you should leave a little mystery to your audience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But is this really all that logical?\u00a0 I hate throwing out a number for the sake of throwing out a number.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each picture is an incredible opportunity to reveal different likable qualities about yourself.\u00a0 So if you have 10 great pictures, why not show 10?\u00a0 If you have 12, show 12!\u00a0 This can&#8217;t hurt and can only help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course there are limits.\u00a0 This isn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/joshuapompey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or Instagram.\u00a0 But don&#8217;t be afraid to post more than 8 pictures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you only have 5 great pictures, don&#8217;t force yourself into posting mediocre or unflattering photos in order to hit an arbitrary number.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember the rule of thumb from the beginning of this article; you are only as attractive as your worst picture.\u00a0 5 perfect pictures is better than 5 perfect pictures and 2 average pictures.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Part 5:\u00a0 Acquiring The Profile Pictures You Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1410 size-full\" title=\"Professional photographers\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0708041b000036173769fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0708041b000036173769fc.jpg 612w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5a0708041b000036173769fc-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you have plenty of pictures to choose from.\u00a0 Perhaps you have none.\u00a0 Or perhaps you fall somewhere in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The question is, if you need more photos, how should you set about the process?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/professional-online-dating-photos\/\"><strong>Should you hire a professional photographer?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While this isn&#8217;t a necessity, if you have a little extra money to spend, it can definitely be a tremendous help.\u00a0\u00a0A professional photographer is a professional for a reason.\u00a0 They know how to make the most of what they are working with which can make a tremendous difference to your appearance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With that said, you don&#8217;t want your entire photo album to look rehearsed or feel like a wedding album.\u00a0 Make sure you balance the professional looking pictures with pictures that fall into all the categories mentioned earlier in this article (adventure, travel, with friends, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A professional photographer should mainly be used for that &#8220;best self picture&#8221; or\u00a0to help\u00a0capture you doing things you enjoy doing if you\u00a0don&#8217;t have many pictures of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t limit the photographer to stand alone pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Going back to part 2 of this tutorial, there are a whole variety of pictures\u00a0you want to obtain.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t be afraid to have\u00a0your photographer follow you around your city or town a bit\u00a0to get all the different types of pictures you need.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photographers you need to avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to do your research before hiring anyone and avoid companies that use business-like backdrops and settings.\u00a0 You don&#8217;t want your photos looking like a photo shoot for LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Avoid cheesy looking headshots or blank backgrounds.\u00a0 Your\u00a0pictures should be taken in fun settings or places with natural looking backdrops.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I don&#8217;t have pictures and don&#8217;t want to use a photographer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Family and friends are the next best option. Have them follow you around for a day and work their magic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to change outfits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This should be obvious, but if you are taking different types of photos on the same day, make sure you change between pictures and\u00a0choose clothes suited for the context of the photos you are taking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You are what you wear.\u00a0 Dress in a manner that is suitable for the photos you are taking, wear clothes that are flattering to your body type, and avoid clothing that is overly sexual.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a rule of thumb, showing a little leg or cleavage is fine, but showing both in the same picture is too much.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Makeup and hair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend getting your hair and makeup done prior to taking photos.\u00a0 Over the years I&#8217;ve worked with\u00a0so many clients who took this extra step\u00a0and the results versus those who\u00a0didn&#8217;t\u00a0were night and day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-list-component bn-content-list-text text\" data-beacon=\"{&quot;p&quot;:{&quot;mnid&quot;:&quot;citation&quot;}}\" data-beacon-parsed=\"true\">\n<p>If you are already investing so much time and energy into your photos, spending an extra hundred dollars or so to really knock it out of the ballpark is a worthy investment that could potentially help land you a lifetime of happiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-list-component bn-content-list-text text\" data-beacon=\"{&quot;p&quot;:{&quot;mnid&quot;:&quot;citation&quot;}}\" data-beacon-parsed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; 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finding long lasting happiness and love.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Every little effort, no matter how small, will make a big difference in the grand scheme of things and get you one step closer to finding the happiness you deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;10&#8243; down=&#8221;10&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Want a little professional help with your online dating profile?\u00a0 With over 20,000 profiles written, we are the best in the business since 2009.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My professional profile writers have been\u00a0writing profiles for women since 2009 at a success rate of over 99%.\u00a0 In addition, our profile packages all come with a lifetime photo gallery review and a full refund guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about\u00a0how our profile writers can assist\u00a0you towards finding\u00a0the happiness you deserve, <a href=\"http:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/professional-online-dating-profile-writers\/\">click here now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prefer to start off with a free evaluation? \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/complimentary-profile-evaluation\/\">Just sign up here<\/a> and one of our profile writing experts would be glad to review your current profile and give you some valuable insight free of charge!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/professional-online-dating-profile-writers\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2545\" title=\"online dating profile writers\" src=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"online dating profile writers\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5-539x303.png 539w, https:\/\/joshuapompey.com\/women\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Orange-and-Purple-Fashion-Presentation5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; 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