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Intrigued09 is offline Intrigued09 Post #1  September 8,2009, 6:06am
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Do you guys think professional photographs are a good idea for profile pics? Or do they come across as fake because after all those are pictures capturing you at your best and that's not how you look most of the time. I am thinking of getting some pictures taken by a professional photographer but want to see what other people have to say about this - especially women.
 
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I don't really see the point. As long as you have a decent amateur shot that shows you clearly, that is good enough for this woman. I always like to see at least one headshot and one full body shot, nothing too far away and preferably dated with at least the year, either on the image itself or in the caption, so I know it's not five years old.

If you're getting the professional pics done for some other purpose (a buddy's wedding; a job; etc.), then go ahead and post one when they're done. But I wouldn't spend the money to get them done just for your eH profile.
 
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This is an interesting question. A professional photographer is going to have the lighting correct and such things which would just generally make for a better photo. The Glamor Shot photos really make me wonder how much has been airbrushed and how much is real. Professionally taken photos that are for business or at a wedding are usually not so airbrushed.

I am fine with large clear photos but often get matches with itty bitty photos and ones that are either so dark or so far away that you can't make out the person at all.
 
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I don't think professionally taken photos would come off as fake, but I don't think they're especially necessary or helpful either. As a guy, all I'm looking for is at least two good-sized, clear photos: one head shot and one body shot.

Anything beyond that is fine, but the purpose of the photos isn't really to judge the skill skill of the photographer, it's to get a good idea of what you look like.
 
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I don't think that professional photos are at all necessary but if having that more professional shot makes you feel like you are putting your best foot forward then I would say to go ahead and do it (as long as it is not a big stretch on the budget). Ultimately we all want to feel good about how we present ourselves - some people get professional help writing their profiles - others get help with pictures. And still others (like me) used the timer on my digital camera to take a ridiculous number of pictures myself in the hopes of finding a few that might be worth posting (it did work). Let me tell you - a professional probably would have saved me time!! Whatever works and helps you feel good about your posting!!

Good luck out there!!
 
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Thankfully I have a good friend who is a semi-professional photographer. He took most of my profile pics. I don't think they show me any differently than I look when I take the care with my makeup and hair.

I wouldn't necessarily pay for studio pictures, but I would at least get a friend to take them for you. Take care with your appearance, find a nice setting outside, and go for it. Good luck!
 
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Keep in mind that sc.ammer profiles often use professional photos.
 
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Use whatever presents you in the best light. We are all marketing ourselves here. Sell yourself in the best way you know how.
 
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Oregon_Coast_Guy wrote :
Keep in mind that sc.ammer profiles often use professional photos.

Don't you mean the very attractive girl that keeps moving to a different town every other week with the headline I seek for love!

bck to the topic.. I personally am turned off by profession photo's. it's like seeing a celebrity without make up!
 
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Depends on the image you are trying to portray. If you're going for a conservative, mature, professional type, then professional photos are ok. Definitely don't have that be your only photo though. Like your profile, your photos need to show your personality; this usually doesn't come across very well with posed professional photos.
 
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