Outfits for your dating profile photoshoot

Choosing what to wear in your dating profile photo is almost as important as who you choose to work with. This is a very quick way to communicate who you are and what you’re like without having to say a word. As you’re planning for your dating profile photography session, it makes sense to put a little thought into what you’ll wear in your images.

Aim for a range of looks

As you’re choosing outfits for your dating profile photos, it can be a good idea to aim for a range of looks. Aim to bring several outfits that capture who you are. So if you’re really into working out and yoga, think about including an outfit to show this aspect of yourself and then bring something more dressed up.

If you’re the type that likes to really dress up, consider bringing something really dressed up, but also bringing something a little more casual. This shows that you are multifaceted, and it allows you to put more of who you are up.

Contrary to what some people may believe, we are not trying to attract everyone. We are trying to attract the right people with your images, so the more you show of who you are the more you will repel the wrong people, and attract the right people. So consider bringing a range of outfits first.

Choosing your colors

Next, let’s talk about colors. No one knows the colors that look best on you quite like you do. I would aim to wear colors that compliment your unique skin tones. There have been studies out there saying that the color red in dating profile photos resulted in more contacts, but if you have the color red, skip it.

Many people love to wear black in their photos, which can be great! But here’s the deal. If you are planning to wear multiple outfits for your session, make sure you’re only bringing one outfit in black. Black looks like black in every photo no matter what the style is and it really is a wasted opportunity to show another side of who you are with another look.

Hair and Makeup

This is another detail that can trip people up. You’re getting a photoshoot done, so shouldn’t you get your hair and makeup done by a professional. The answer is maybe. It completely depends on who you are and how you normally like to present yourself.

If you never wear makeup, please don’t feel like you need to go get your makeup done for a photoshoot. If you have curly hair and wear glasses, it would be against your best interest to get a blow out and take your glasses off. For one, it will make you look different.

When you meet with someone in real life, they may feel like you havent been completely real with them. BUT it will also make you feel less authentic as you’re posting and meeting people online.

If you’re nervous about your weight or your age, and how that will appear in photos, my advice to you is not to try to change yourself, but try to find a photographer that has people in their portfolio that look like you.

If your photographer is able to light and pose people that look like you in a flattering way, they will likely be able to do the same for you. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and authentic in your images, and that will never happen unless you’re embracing who you are for your dating photo.

How to wear your hair

Here are two really quick tips that may save you in the end. The first is to wear your hair down in your photos. The truth is that photos only capture you from the front, and when you wear your hair up and in the back, you are losing the ponytail in the images. What may look incredible in person gets lost in your images. So play around with wearing styles that are down and show the length and style of your hair.

Dealing with Flyaways

The next tip is for people that have lots of flyaways like me. One of the best things you can do is to use a clear eyebrow gel, that you can find for cheap on Amazon, and run it lightly over the top of your flyaways before your photoshoot. This small action pushes all of the flyaways down without weighing down your hair. Ta da! No more flyaways.