Online Dating 101: Photos

You don't need to have the skills of a famous fashion photographer, but for best results you should do more than point and click. Follow these eHarmony Photo Guidelines to put your best face forward.


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Step 2: Your Photos

When it comes to selecting the best photos for your profile, you don't want to choose just any old snapshot. You need the right photo-the kind that captures the real you, and attracts and shows your matches who you really are.

1. Make your primary photo sing -

If a picture's worth a thousand words, make sure you're saying your best-smiling, with eyes wide open; they are the windows to the soul.

2. Showcase your style with your secondary photos -

Secondary photos are those viewed when a match clicks in to your primary photo to see more photos of you. Secondary photos are a great opportunity to showcase your personal style, so long as you stick to these commonsense photo tips and eHarmony Photo Guidelines.

3. The Medium is the Message

Cell phones and Web cams may seem convenient, but pictures come across grainy and shady. Get a hold of a good digital camera, take traditional film photos and scan at a high resolution, or have them professionally taken.

Another option: Professional Photos

Long gone are the days when you'd get your picture taken every year in school. Professional photos are another way to guarantee great pictures for your profile. Photographers and photo studios are easy to come by and headshots needn't cost a ton of money. Plus, professional image quality is far superior than most do-it-yourself options.
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I'm worry that so many of my matches are in differnt states, that I won't be able to meet them. #1 , If we are compatible, I'm not leaving Granville N.Y., and what are the chances that she will move from her place, and come to Granville. I don't see that happening. I have one match close in South Glens Falls, that's it. Leave me a comment , on my paragraph, please, Thank You. I really would like this to happen . I try the Post Star dating and that didn't workout. If I get a 3 month prescription, could I pay you by check? If I send you a photo in the mail, could you put it in for me? This is why I'm stuck on 99 percent. I'm a little worry. True. com are coming after me hard. matches around my area. PS: What about age group, like 40 to 54?

- August 17, 2008 08:47 PM

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i cant post a photo on here because it isnt working. i have tried 5 different cpus and the pics are under 5kb. that is messed up i cant do it on here.

- August 17, 2008 05:56 PM

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pocono wrote:

i am not a subscriber yet i plan to be . yhe only thing stopping me is you will not allow non suscribers view photos of those interested . if i cant view photos how would i know if i am attracted to someone on your site

If they allowed you to see pictures, then wheres the enticement to join? They HAVE to have carrot, and Photos are the perfect carrot.

BTW, EH isn't the only site that blocks Photos until you are paid member. Match does it, Chemisty does it.

- August 15, 2008 07:32 AM

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