Dear Bonnie,
I’ve been divorced for a while, and I finally feel ready to put myself out there again. Dating apps are totally new to me, but I’m excited to give them a try. The only thing is, I have no clue which photos to use. I want to look like myself but also make a great first impression. What should I keep in mind when picking them?
– Ready to Mingle
Hey Ready to Mingle,
Dating apps are like a movie trailer—you’ve got a few seconds to hook someone. If the trailer is boring, no one’s buying a ticket. If it’s misleading, people will talk shit about it, walk out halfway, and swear off the director forever. Your profile needs to be the perfect teaser—eye-catching, authentic, and intriguing enough to make them want to see more.
To crack the code, I pulled from three key sources. First, my photography expertise (Master’s in Fine Arts in Photography). Then, I polled my 2 million followers for their biggest dating app turn-ons and dealbreakers. Finally, I went straight to the front lines—I made my single friends show me their profiles, no matter how much they cringed. Different looks, incomes, and orientations—no stone unturned. Add in a little common sense, and here we are.
Here’s what I found.
Table of Contents
Look Hot, Get Swiped – The technical and psychological tricks that make a photo irresistible.
What My 2 Million Followers Had to Say – Their biggest dating app dealbreakers—and the surprising truth behind them.
Breaking Down the Perfect Photo Selection – What works, what flops, and what instantly kills your chances.
The Secret Tech Side of Dating Apps – What they want you to believe vs. how the system really works.
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