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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 --- 83 days ago http://www.mysinglefriend.com/blog/advice_dating_dos_and_donts.html
Photo, Photo, Photo! I know we've covered this topic many a time before, but I feel the need to hit home just how important your photo is. If you are wondering: 'Why aren't I being noticed?', 'Why hasn't that person replied?' or 'Why has no one sent me mail?' then the first thing I want you to do is to take a long, hard look at your photo... Do you have a good photo? Now I don't just mean 'Do you look good?', I mean: what is in the photo? We want to see you, close up and smiley, not your bathroom, ironing board, computer, lampshade or your beloved car. How is the lighting? Bright photos get clicked on the most; make sure that your shot isn't dark or gloomy. Is the photo interesting, is it eye-catching? An outdoor, leafy setting is ideal - just ensure your photo doesn't feature a concrete wall, an office or a bed. Good photos: Bright & outdoors, great! A talking point is ideal Colour is eye-catching Bad photos: Billy no mates Dull wall, dull face, dull date? Awful background Out of these 6 photos, only 1 of them will be rejected (that's the 'no mates' shot for being too dark/unclear). This is because the photo team do not refuse pictures on the basis of bad composition alone. Have a think about how your photo portrays you. 'Awful background', for example, gives the impression that I hang out in pub car parks, and not nice pub car parks either! Both of the drab, beige photos abov ... |
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