Why Choose Professional Dating Photos?
The saying ‘a picture speaks a thousand words’ is more relevant than ever when it comes to dating apps. Your profile picture is the first impression potential matches have of you- and you only have a few seconds to make the right one. Therefore, it’s crucial that your photos are top notch.
But won't professional dating photos make me look inauthentic?
Many people shy away from using a professional photographer for dating photos because they don’t want a professional airbrush look that may mislead their potential matches. I agree that your photos shouldn’t look ‘too professional’, but photographers have an eye for the best lighting, composition and angles that the average person may not.
A good photographer will be able to capture you in a candid manner, while still representing the best version of you. Usually, post processing techniques are subtle and still ensure a few ‘imperfections’ remain in the photo, to ensure your matches don’t become too suspicious!
Where Do Dating Photo Sessions Take Place?
When it comes to dating profile photos, I try to capture them in a natural and candid environment- almost as though a friend could have taken them with their phone. I generally like to incorporate dating photos into an activity rather than using a more posed approach that I would use for other areas of photography.
Restaurant or Cafe
A restaurant or cafe is great place for dating photos.
One of the reasons for this is that your potential matches are able to visualise themselves in that photo, engaging their imagination of what dating you could be like.
Restaurants are full of great props which can serve as ‘distractions’, such as food and drinks. This can create a more relaxed and authentic photo, especially if you’re not used to being in front of a camera.
Beach or Park
Melbourne boasts some beautiful natural backdrops for photography.
Outdoor photography is great for creating flattering lighting, highlighting your best features.
Images that are bright and colourful tend to catch the attention of potential swipers. Utilising luscious greenery of a park or bright blue waters of a beach can have a powerful effect on your dating profile’s performance.
Capturing a Hobby
When it comes to successful dating profiles, it’s important that your photos capture who you are as a person.
Embedding your hobbies and interests into your dating profile photos create a much more intriguing image than a posed photo. You want to engage your potential matches by showing what makes you unique.
If you’re not experienced with being in front of a camera, hobbies are a great way to distract yourself, creating a much more relaxed version of you in the photograph.
How Much Do Dating Photos Cost?
My dating profile photography sessions start from $299.
Everybody’s photoshoot is slightly different. There are a lot of factors that go into a photoshoot- from the location to the length of time required, as well as the amount of final images and the level of photoshopping required. I always aim to give you the best possible price for your unique circumstances.
Contact me today to get your custom quote!