Stop taking bad photos. Here's what actually works for men.
Test Your Photos Free →Most guys either look too stiff or too try-hard in photos.
You either do the awkward forced smile and look uncomfortable, OR you try to look "cool" and come off as trying too hard. Here's how to look confident and natural without either extreme.
The serious "Blue Steel" look makes you look unapproachable or insecure. Genuine smiles show confidence. Data shows: men who smile in dating photos get 27% more matches.
Playing sports, hiking, cooking, working on project, with dog - action shots show personality and give conversation starters. Mirror selfies look lazy and self-absorbed.
Baggy clothes make you look sloppy. Too tight looks try-hard. Well-fitted shows you care about presentation without trying too hard. Shoulders should fit right, sleeves should hit wrist.
Clean haircut, trimmed facial hair (if any), groomed eyebrows. You do not need to be model-level attractive. Just look like you put in minimal effort.
All face closeups makes people assume you are hiding your body. Include at least one clear full body shot. Be honest - they will see you eventually.
Harsh overhead lights or bathroom lighting is universally unflattering. Natural light from windows or outdoors makes everyone look better instantly.
Do not use 6 photos from same day in same outfit. Mix it up: outdoors, indoors, dressed up, casual, with friends, solo, hobby shots. Show different sides of your life.
If you are exceptionally fit: one beach/pool photo OK (natural context). If you are not: skip it. Bathroom mirror flex looks desperate regardless of physique.
One group photo is good (shows social life). But make it obvious which one is you. Do not make them play "Where's Waldo." And never use group photo as main photo.
Stand tall, shoulders back, chin slightly up. Do not slouch or look down. Good posture = confidence. Confidence is attractive.
Selfies look like selfies. Photos taken by someone else look better and more natural. Ask friend to take 20+ photos of you doing different things.
Photos from 2+ years ago are lying. If your appearance changed (gained/lost weight, different hair, beard), update photos. Current you should match photo you.
Upload your photos. Get scores. Find which ones actually get results.
Test My Photos Free →Bathroom mirror shirtless flex (looks desperate)
Car selfie with sunglasses (every guy does this)
All serious "tough guy" photos (unapproachable)
Fish/hunting photos only (polarizing, use max 1)
Only group photos (cannot tell which one is you)
Gym mirror photo (try-hard)
Snapchat/Instagram filters (not masculine)
Sunglasses in every photo (hiding something?)
Ex-girlfriend cropped out (obvious and awkward)
Photos with other attractive women (confusing)
Yes! Data shows men who smile get 27% more matches. The "serious cool guy" look makes you seem unapproachable. Have 3-4 photos with genuine smiles, 1-2 serious photos. Not all serious.
Well-fitted clothes in solid colors. Henley, button-down, or sweater works great. Avoid baggy clothes (sloppy), graphic tees (immature), or trying too hard (fitted suit for casual photo). Dress like you are meeting someone for coffee.
Only if you are very fit AND it is in natural context (beach, pool). Bathroom mirror shirtless = desperate. If unsure, skip it. Better to be mysterious than try-hard.
Fill all slots (6-9 photos). Profiles with 6+ photos get 5x more engagement than profiles with 1-3. Show variety: closeups, full body, activity, social. Do not use same outfit in every photo.