The Best Tinder Photo Tips For Men
Want to know the best Tinder photo tips that help men stand out? The types of photos that grab woman's attention and right swipes? You're not alone.
Various studies have found great tips for guys giving them an edge. The best Tinder photo tips include smiling, maintaining eye contact, and including traveling shots, to name a few.
The tips in this post are proven to work. Let's get to it.
1. You must smile in your Tinder pictures.
The first thing women look at in your photos is your smile, yet many men choose not to do this. One study found nearly 40% of men don't smile in their photos.
Why should you smile? Because a smile is a great first impression. It's inviting, shows you're friendly and most important, normal. A great smile is a perfect intro.
Photofeeler, a site that allows users to receive feedback on their photos compared, different facial expressions and found, "The smile always wins." When you smile, you want to show your teeth. Smirking is not a smile.
Photofeeler also found you appear more competent, likable, and influential. These positive traits make you more desirable to women.
Smiling in photos makes you more desirable to women.
You may not realize it; when you don't smile in your pictures, it's a terrible first impression. You come across as angry, boring, frustrated, or batshit crazy to women viewing your picture.
Want to know how to smile correctly for your Tinder picture? Follow these simple steps for the perfect smile.
Step 1. Stand tall, look at the floor or ground.
Step 2. Relax. When you're nervous, it's obvious, so don't think about it. Just relax.
Step 3. Think of something funny - anything that made you laugh in the past.
Step 4. Raise your head and take the picture.
One of the best pictures for Tinder is smiling at the camera.
2. Maintain eye contact with the camera.
Always look at the camera for your Tinder pictures. Looking away from the camera is a no-no. One study found that men are 102% more likely to receive a like when looking towards the camera.
Women want to see your eyes in photos.
Making eye contact with the camera allows women to see your eyes. This makes it easier to build a personal connection with women viewing your photo.
Don't wear sunglasses in your pictures either. Tinder found wearing sunglasses reduces your right swipes by 12%. Photofeeler found wearing sunglasses "can significantly harm your impression."
3. Use "in the moment" pictures.
The best photos on Tinder are in the moment, not staged. Women can spot a fake photo, so don't use them.
Authentic pictures are critical for success. Never use a picture that looks like you're on a photoshoot. If you're outdoors doing something fun or interesting, take a picture. It's simple.
Ideally, you want to use pictures women see themselves doing with you. These include:
- Hiking.
- Wine tasting.
- Hanging out at the beach.
- Attending a concert.
Anything you do that's fun is fair game for these types of photos. Just make sure you're looking at the camera smiling.
Lastly, save the extreme photos for later. I cover those below in tip #7.
Use in the moment pictures in your portfolio.
4. Add a photo with your dog.
Do you have a dog? Studies show it's a good idea to add a picture alongside your canine companion. It helps boosts your results.
Photofeeler conducted a study comparing photos of a man without a dog, then photoshopped a dog in the photo. They found women rated the photos of the guy with the dog as:
- Smarter
- More trustworthy
- More attractive
Why does adding a picture alongside a dog make you more attractive? A picture with a dog shows you're a caring person. It demonstrates responsibility because you're capable of taking care of something other than yourself.
Make sure you're in the picture with your dog. Do not use pictures of just your dog. Those don't help.
Also, don't use pictures with someone else's dog. Lying about anything is a no-no on Tinder; this includes acting like you have a dog.
Adding a picture with your dog can boost results.
5. Share pictures of your traveling adventures.
If you enjoy traveling, be sure you add a picture or two of yourself on one of your adventures. Make sure you're physically in the picture. Don't use photos of landmarks.
Tinder says nearly one in five members use the app to find someone to explore while traveling. This is why it's important to add a picture or two of yourself traveling.
Exotic locations are great, but you don't have to be outside of the United States. The Grand Canyon, a beach in California, camping in Yosemite, etc., are all acceptable.
Traveling photos are a great addition to your Tinder portfolio.
6. Verify yourself on Tinder.
One of the biggest frustrations for women on Tinder is men using old photos. It's so bad that many women warn guys that their pictures better be current on their profiles.
Not using current pictures is a huge complaint for women on Tinder.
In 2013, Pew Research Center found "54% of online daters have felt that someone else seriously misrepresented themselves in their profile." The main culprit is people using old photos. Here we are years later, and women still have the same problem.
Tinder offers photo verification which I recommend. Photo verification allows you to verify your picture, showing women you actually look like your photos.
Tinder will put a checkmark next to your profile. This will help put a woman's mind at ease. It's a good idea to verify yourself on Tinder because it will certainly help your results.
It's a good idea to verify yourself on Tinder.
7. Do something interesting in a picture.
Add a picture of yourself doing cool stuff that grabs a woman's attention. It can be an action shot like bungee jumping or zip-lining.
Do something interesting in your photos on dating apps.
Another alternative is playing an instrument, painting, swinging at the driving range, or cooking something in the kitchen - something outside the norm.
This is a photo where you don't have to be looking at the camera. You're engaged in whatever activity is in the photo.
A photo of this type adds another dimension to your profile. While other guys use selfies, these make you stand out further.
Lastly, do not use gym pictures. They don't fit this category and are never acceptable. Seriously, don't use them.
Final Thoughts
First impressions are everything on Tinder because women judge you in seconds. You get no second chances.
Follow the Tinder photo tips in this post, and you'll make a fabulous impression with women. You'll get more right swipes, responses to your messages, and women may even send you messages first.
Do you want to know what the worst photos for Tinder are? Make sure you check out my blog post covering the types of photos that you should never use on Tinder, What Are Bad Tinder Photos? 10 Terrible Choices By Men.