Relationships Talk

First impressions are important, especially if someone is glancing at your picture, ready to swipe right and move on. So, having a good first photo is really crucial. “A head and shoulders shot of you, preferably taken in natural light,” advises Nichi, “You don’t want sunglasses on, that’s a no-no. If you can’t see someone’s eyes you’re not going to look any further. Don’t wear a hat, don’t try to hide behind anything.”

And if you’re feeling happy, show it. “These are the things people will be looking for,” says Andy, “You’ve got to choose a photograph that makes you attractive to the people you are trying to find.”

It’s a good idea to back up your main pic with a couple more options. Andy explains what works best: “You should choose a picture your friends think you look really good in, even if you hate it. If you’re laughing, or not looking at the camera, something really natural, that’s the photo where someone who wants to meet you gets a sense of who you are. They get a hint that you’re not a kind of computer-generated robot.”