hellsbells is offline hellsbells Post #1  July 13,2008, 6:49pm
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I have seen all kinds of photos on a variety of these dating sites, and of course, I am most attracted to the most attractive photos.I, however, cannot get a decent photo taken of me, unless it is by someone who really knows how to do it well. In person, I have been told that I am quite attractive, but that is lame to say thaton a website, and everyone knows what everyone is thinking. yeah, right...


so what's the consensus? does anyone trust a professional looking photo? anyone experimented with it?
 
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First, let me welcome you to the discussion boards.


I have seen some professional photos on some of the girls profiles though most are taken by friends. Many are taken by the person holding their cell phone camera at arms length. If you have a professionally taken photo you could put that up but I don't think I would put all my photos from a professional. You may want a very good head shot but you want some photos that show you in a casual situation and these of activities that you enjoy or vacation shots. If those are looking to posed an professional it is going to raise some suspicions, unless you are a professional model.


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I agree with Gr8Guyn2008, a combo of both would be best. I made the mistake of taking a chance on a guy from Myspace who had aged about 20 years since his photo was taken. Learned that lesson! I don't feel that I take good photographs either though, but what they see is what they get.
 
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A variety of photos (whether that means some professional, some candid or photos in various settings of the person engaging in their favorite activities) always gives me a favorable impression. I've got 12 candid pictures posted, and tend to feel more of a connection with matches who also post candid shots.


I certainly understand where you're coming from -- I don't feel the least bit photogenic -- but the thing that stops me from getting professional photos done is that I don't feel like I'd be showing the real me if I posted pictures with perfect hair and makeup in a staged environment. Posting a great headshot isn't a bad idea, but I think seeing someone in natural settings is far more attractive.
 
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I did post one professional work photo in my profile, but it is probably more cheezy than beneficial. I think I probably find it more amusing than anything. The rest being candid and showing me doing what I like to do, this I feel gives a better impression of who I am regardless of how photogenic I may or may not be.
 
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Gr8Guyn2008,169886 wrote :

First, let me welcome you to the discussion boards.


I have seen some professional photos on some of the girls profiles though most are taken by friends. Many are taken by the person holding their cell phone camera at arms length. If you have a professionally taken photo you could put that up but I don't think I would put all my photos from a professional. You may want a very good head shot but you want some photos that show you in a casual situation and these of activities that you enjoy or vacation shots. If those are looking to posed an professional it is going to raise some suspicions, unless you are a professional model.


My $.02.
Thank you for your responsiveness. I see a lot of your great responses to a variety of questions here, and I think you must have some very great talent and a lot of compassion. You can see by the shot I chose, that I do feel a lot free-er in white face. do you think that email communication is a lot like wearing white face? btw...I do love the baby pic. thanks again.
 
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Gr8Guyn2008,169886 wrote :

First, let me welcome you to the discussion boards.


I have seen some professional photos on some of the girls profiles though most are taken by friends. Many are taken by the person holding their cell phone camera at arms length. If you have a professionally taken photo you could put that up but I don't think I would put all my photos from a professional. You may want a very good head shot but you want some photos that show you in a casual situation and these of activities that you enjoy or vacation shots. If those are looking to posed an professional it is going to raise some suspicions, unless you are a professional model.


My $.02.
Thank you for your responsiveness. I see a lot of your great responses to a variety of questions here, and I think you must have some very great talent and a lot of compassion. You can see by the shot I chose, that I do feel a lot free-er in white face. do you think that email communication is a lot like wearing white face? btw...I do love the baby pic. thanks again.
 
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Gr8Guyn2008,169886 wrote :

First, let me welcome you to the discussion boards.


I have seen some professional photos on some of the girls profiles though most are taken by friends. Many are taken by the person holding their cell phone camera at arms length. If you have a professionally taken photo you could put that up but I don't think I would put all my photos from a professional. You may want a very good head shot but you want some photos that show you in a casual situation and these of activities that you enjoy or vacation shots. If those are looking to posed an professional it is going to raise some suspicions, unless you are a professional model.


My $.02.
Thank you for your responsiveness. I see a lot of your great responses to a variety of questions here, and I think you must have some very great talent and a lot of compassion. You can see by the shot I chose, that I do feel a lot free-er in white face. do you think that email communication is a lot like wearing white face? btw...I do love the baby pic. thanks again.
 
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I agree with Gr8Guyn2008, a combo of both would be best. I made the mistake of taking a chance on a guy from Myspace who had aged about 20 years since his photo was taken. Learned that lesson! I don't feel that I take good photographs either though, but what they see is what they get.

and what they get is a lot more than they bargained for, I am guessing! thanks for your answer. Now if eharmony would only respond to why I can't view my profile, I would be as happy. hb
 
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