Why so serious?
As I troll the photos of men that the interweb gods have deemed my “perfect matches” – I keep wondering: why would you post a picture of yourself without a smile on your face? And in a shirt with holes and dirt stains, or your significant other obviously cut out of the picture?
Technology is not that difficult. We live in an age where digital camera photography is everywhere. You can take and retake a picture until you get it right. And if you don’t have enough friends to take pictures, bribe a co-worker or Walmart greeter. You have options, people. Use them.
Oh, and for the record? You posting a picture of yourself with a girl from Hooters or a Bar Babe from some beer company is not going to make me come a-running. Also, posing by your car, truck, or bike is only going to attract women that are more interested in your possessions than yourself. I’d rather see a picture of you with your pets or your hobbies.
I try to update my profile with a new picture of myself each month to show that this is what I really look like. I often get told that I’m cuter in person. I guess that’s better than the other option, right? Many of my pictures have me laughing or doing something silly, at least 2-3 show a full body shot so there are no body-shape surprises. I try to have one picture of me where I look “pretty.” But that’s typically not my only shot.
Putting your best face forward is key. Stop scowling. It’s not that bad – but with that face – you are going to have a hard time making it better.