What Are Good Photos Tips On Plentyoffish For Men? 10 Proven Tips

What Are Good Photos Tips For Men On Plentyoffish?

Good photos tips for men on Plentyoffish include not hiding your face, limiting yourself to one group photo, and above all, smile! You get no second chances on POF, so it's critical you make a great first impression.

You must choose the best pictures for your portfolio on the POF app. Too often, men make terrible choices when it comes to their pictures.

Below are photo tips that can capture women's attention and help you stand out. Here are 10 photo tips for Plentyoffish that can help you stand out on the app.

1. Smiling is critical in your photos on Plentyoffish!

One study found that nearly 40% of men don't smile in their photos. That is an amazing percentage of men. It's a huge mistake if you don't smile in your pictures on Plentyoffish.

There is no better introduction to your profile than a genuine smile. Just look at the camera and think of something funny. At that moment, take a photo when you smile. It's easy.

Smiling makes you more approachable with women. Studies confirm the importance of a smile. Match.com found the first thing women look at in your photo is your smile. Here are a few other facts:

• Hinge found you're 76% more likely to receive a like/swipe when you smile with teeth.
• Photofeeler compared different facial expressions and found, "The smile always
  wins."
• Faces look more attractive when they're smiling, according to one study.

These facts make it clear; smile in your photos. It's probably one of the most important photo tips for Plentyoffish.

2. Don't cover any part of your face.

Never cover any part of your face. This includes sunglasses, bandanna's, or hats. One study found sunglasses and hats make you appear "unapproachable."

Photofeeler, which analyzes profile photos, found hiding your eyes, using sunglasses, for example, "can significantly harm your impression." The site discovered your likability drops when people see you in sunglasses.

Zoosk found people who wear sunglasses get 63% fewer messages. This alone should tell you that any photo with sunglasses is a terrible decision.

Don't get me started about hats either. Hats are fine if you are on a hike, running a marathon, or doing an obstacle course race. Hats are not acceptable in your primary profile photo. 

Asolutely NO face filters. Plentyoffish found, "25% of singles said their first thought when seeing a potential match with a face filter on their profile is that they’re pretending to be someone they’re not."

Thos dog ears and fake glass filters do not make you cute. Stop! POF shared that, "the majority of singles (52%) agree face filters should be banned from dating apps."

Nothing should cover your head if you're smiling into the camera. If you're skiing, for example, don't use a photo with a helmet. Take your helmet off and have someone take a picture.

3. You only need one group photo.

Only use one group photo in your portfolio. A group photo shows you're friendly and sociable, so it's a good idea to add one.

A bad idea is using multiple group photos. Match.com found that people don't have the
time to figure out which person in the photo is you. You will annoy women if you use more than one group photo.

You should never use photos that are all group shots. Yes, some men choose to have nothing but group photos. Bumble surveyed 8,000 users and found 51% found it a turnoff when someone had only group photos.

Lastly, if you have to draw an arrow on your picture to show who you are or if you have to write under the photo, "I'm on the far left," ditch the picture. It should be obvious who you are in any group photo you use.

4. Add at least one full-body picture.

If you have nothing but pictures from the chest on up, it looks like your hiding something. The last thing you want is raising a woman's suspicion when looking at your pictures.

Zoosk found using full-body shots results in a 203% increase in messages received. The reason is that women can see your full body. 

You should have, at minimum, one full-body photo on your profile. I'd recommend at least half your photos show your entire body. You could be at a concert, a farmers market, or simply standing outside. It doesn't matter, just add a few.

5. No creepy bedroom photos.

I don't understand this, but a lot of men choose to use pictures of themselves lying in bed, gazing at the camera. Even worse, most have their shirt is off.

Photofeeler found these type of photos come across as "predatory" to women. If you use this type of photo, it's overly aggressive, and you put women in an intimate place, your bedroom.

Photos like the one below don't make you desirable with women. It frightens them. If you use a photo like this, don't expect to get a lot of dates on Plentyoffish.

6. Don't shave your face for 10 days.

According to a study by an Australian research firm, women found guys with heavy stubble, about 10 days worth, more handsome than men with a lighter shadow, a full beard, or a completely clean-shaven face.

The study couldn't explain why women find men with heavy stubble more attractive. One suggestion is that it's likely tied to contributing to a mature and masculine image.

The women in the study found all men with full beards to be more aggressive-looking, but likely better at parenting than men with less facial hair. The study also suggests that light stubble might be the least attractive because of its patchy nature.

7. Absolutely no selfies.

Selfies are a bad idea. They are universally despised by women. Here are a few facts about men who use selfies:

• Zoosk found guys who posted selfies in their online dating profiles received 8% fewer messages​.
• Hinge found selfies are 40% less likely to receive a like while a bathroom selfie is
  90% less likely to receive a like.
• Bumble found 23% of singles surveyed find it a deal-breaker when someone uses all selfies in their profile.

Photofeeler pointed out something interesting about a selfie. The site found "male selfies are especially disliked, as women say a male selfie can come across overly-intimate (read: stranger danger) while also lacking positive information about the man’s personality or lifestyle."

One of the top photo tips for Plentyoffish is using zero selfies. Ask a friend to take a picture. Maybe a family member. Heck, I've asked strangers to take my picture. It's not hard. 

Photos that aren't selfies make a favorable first impression, as you see above. They also show you must have friends as someone must have taken the picture. 

8. Dress to impress.

A good wardrobe speaks volumes to women who look at your pictures. You want to show you clean up well.

I don't mean you should use pictures wearing a suit or a tux somewhere. Dressing to impress means a nice pair of jeans and a good shirt. 

Women will look at your photos and think about introducing you to their friends or family. They want to get an idea of what you look like if you were to accompany them to an event, business function, or out on the town.

This is why it's important to use a few photos aside from you wearing an NFL jersey or workout clothes. You want something casual, yet classy.

When it comes to your wardrobe, keep it simple. OkCupid found that outfits that are more sophisticated than a simple collared shirt fared poorly in one study.

9. Rotate photos in and out of your profile.

Don't let your photos sit and collect dust. One of the lesser-known photo tips on Plentyoffish is rotating your photos during the month. You don't have to swap out all of them, but it's a good idea to rotate a few every few weeks.

You definitely want your photos to coincide with the time of the year. Don't use pictures of yourself snowboarding in July, and don't use a picture of yourself from the summer in winter. 

When women see pictures that don't match up with the time of the year, they think, "How old are these photos?" You do not want these thoughts crossing women's minds as they look at your pictures.

10. A diverse portfolio is the key to success.