The 7 Best Photos For Zoosk
The best Zoosk profile photos include smiling at the camera, "in the moment" photos, and travel pictures. If you want women to like your profile or respond to your messages, you must have a great portfolio.
This blog post shares the best Zoosk photos that capture a woman's attention. Ditch the selfies (according to Zoosk, selfies get you 8% fewer messages) and add these pictures to your profile.
1. Smile in your photos.
A smile is a perfect introduction on Zoosk. It's inviting, shows you're friendly, and most importantly, that you're normal.
Unfortunately, a lot of guys don't smile in their profile pictures. One study found 40% of men don't smile at the camera, which is unbelievable. If you don't smile in your photos, you come across as anti-social.
An analysis of over 86 research papers by The London School of Medicine determined the most effective profile picture is one with a genuine smile, looking at the camera, and a slight tilt of the head. Show your teeth in your picture - a smirk is not a smile.
Make sure you don't wear sunglasses in this photo. Zoosk found people who wear sunglasses receive 63% fewer messages and also receive fewer likes.
Flash those choppers and have someone take a picture of you smiling. You're guaranteed to get more attention from women when smiling.
One of the best photos for Zoosk is smiling.
2. Include (at least) one full-body picture.
It's a good idea to include a picture of yourself from head to toe. Women want to see your body - clothes on, please. It looks like you're hiding something if you don't include a full-body picture.
You must show your entire body on dating apps. One study found the full-body shot results in 203% more messages. That's significant for just one picture.
I recommend using a picture of yourself cleaned up nicely. Avoid suits, ties, and tuxedos. Something more casual. Women want to picture themselves alongside you, so be presentable.
Full-body pictures on Zoosk is critical.
3. A group photo shows you're sociable.
Include one and only one group photo in your portfolio. This type of picture acts as social proof you have friends, so you can't be that bad, right?
You don't want to appear like a loner. A group photo validates you're sociable and have buddies.
The best group photo is where you're in the center with a friend on either side of you. Positioning yourself in the center conveys an alpha male status and puts the focus on you. If you're to the left or right, women will naturally look at the center of the picture. This takes away the impact of a group photo.
Lastly, you only need one group photo. Women viewing your photos are imagining themselves with you, not your legion of friends.
A group photo on Zoosk shows you're sociable.
4. A picture with your dog is a good choice.
If you have a dog, include a picture of yourself alongside your pet. Female dog owners are more likely to connect with you.
You should use a picture that's outside, not taken inside your home. A park, your backyard, the beach, etc., are great ideas for this type of picture.
Don't post a picture of just your dog. Acceding to Zoosk, photos of just your pet reduces your popularity by 53%. It's a common mistake for men to post a picture of just their pet.
A photo with your pet shows women you're capable of taking care of something. It also shows responsibility. Make sure the dog looks like it's having fun and not uncomfortable.
Lastly, do not use a picture of someone else's dog. If a woman matches with you and finds out you don't have a dog, she'll take that as a lie and wonder what else you're lying about.
Photos with your dog increase your popularity on Zoosk.
5. Add photos taken "in the moment."
Be sure to add a picture or two doing something "in the moment." This photo captures yourself participating in a hobby or passion you enjoy.
Anything you do in your free time is fair game; karaoke, playing guitar, grilling food, on a hike, at a concert, playing a board game, etc. In the moment pictures showcase your interests.
While most men use selfies, a picture taken in the moment stands out. The photo gives greater insights into your life.
Action photos are a great addition to your Zoosk profile.
6. Take a photo in a cool environment.
If possible, take a picture near something cool and possibly unique to capture a woman's eye. Anything is better than the inside of your house.
You can be in the mountains, on a boat, desert, at an art show, etc. If you find yourself somewhere cool, have someone take your picture. It can pay huge dividends on Zoosk.
For example, the photo below. The waterfall, rocks, and water definitely stand out. This is a great photo that may prompt women to not only like your profile but send you a message first.
Photos that are in cool surroundings grab a woman's attention on Zoosk.
7. Share a photo of yourself traveling.
Pictures of yourself traveling is a great choice for your portfolio. Traveling shows women that you're open to new experiences and don't just sit at home.
It's no secret a lot of women love traveling. A study by Match Group, which owns Tinder, found 74% of women want a partner who shares their travel interests. So, if you travel, add a picture or two to your profile.
Travel photos allow women to start conversations with you without even reading your profile. A woman may see one of your pictures and ask, "When did you go there?"
Traveling photos are a great addition to your dating profile.
Bonus Zoosk photo tip - verify yourself.
Zoosk allows you to verify yourself. I recommend doing this because the rewards are huge. Zoosk found verifying your photos can get you up to 100% more incoming messages. That fact alone should prompt you to verify your pictures.
A common complaint from women on apps is guys using outdated photos. Verifying your pictures puts a woman's mind at ease. She knows your photos are current.
After verifying yourself, Zoosk places a Photo Verified badge on your profile. Verifying yourself is quick and easy. Do yourself a favor and use Zoosk's verification tool.
Final Thoughts
You must use great photos on Zoosk. Trust me on this; the majority of men use terrible pictures. Follow the list in this post, and your portfolio will stand out.
Do you want to know how to create a profile that stands out on Zoosk? Check out my blog post, How To Create A Great Zoosk Dating Profile In 7 Steps.