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How to Choose a Dating Profile Picture. Your profile picture is the online equivalent of
your first impression, so you want it to be not just good, but great. Learn how to select
the most flattering picture you can. You will need Pictures of yourself Camera Critical
eye and interesting backgrounds (optional). Step 1. Use a current picture of yourself.
Don't post anything that is more than 2 years old. As general rule, you should post a well-lit
picture that shows your face, but photos that don't show a face can work, as long as they
are intriguing enough to make people want to know more about you. Step 2. Use a candid
snapshot in which you look relaxed and flirty, instead of a formal portrait or yearbook picture.
Cellphone camera shots have been shown to result in just as many new contacts as regular
photos. Step 3. Ask yourself what the photo's background says about you. A beautiful outdoor
location, or an exotic background are appealing, while a bathroom or a bar background may not
place you in the best possible light. Step 4. Don't be afraid to let your best assets
show. As long as you keep it subtle and classy, it never hurts to show 'em what you've got.
Step 5. Make your facial expression friendly and approachable. If you're a woman, look
directly at the camera with an easy smile or a "come-hither" expression. You don't have
to smile in every photo. Play around with other facial expressions. Step 6. Show something
interesting in your photo, such as a bookshelf or a pet. A sexy photo may get you lots of
contacts, but it won't start a conversation. Step 7. Avoid common mistakes, like wearing
too much or too little makeup, appearing intoxicated, making upside-down peace signs, or posing
with your ex. Your dance card will be full before you know it. Did you know According
to a survey by British research agency YouGov, 62 percent of singles over 55 were looking
for love online, compared to 21 percent of singles aged 18 to 24.