7 Photo Tips For OkCupid That Boost Your Results
Photos tips for OkCupid include adding captions to your photos, avoid wearing sunglasses, and keep your photo portfolio current. You must have diverse photos showing things you like to do.
One of the keys to success on OkCupid is a diverse photo portfolio. With a little effort, you can get more responses, more "likes," and more "swipe rights."
Here are 7 tips for your photos on OkCupid. Just one can mean the difference between a response to your message or being ignored.
1. Add captions to your photos on OkCupid.
One of the lesser know photo tips for OkCupid is adding captions to your photos. Most men don't add captions or maybe aren't aware they can do so.
Adding captions gives women a little more information about you. The added bonus is it can act as a conversation starter for women as well.
A huge benefit is OkCupid shows you in OkCupid Discovery when captioning your pictures. OkCupid matches you with women who share similar interests based on this.
Don't list facts in your captions. An example would be a photo of yourself with your friends where you write, "Me and my buddies." Or maybe a photo of yourself on vacation where you write, "The Eiffel Tower."
Instead, inject a little humor and confidence. If you have a photo of yourself smiling, you can write, "I clean up nicely!". Or you have a photo of yourself playing board games with friends; you could write, "I don't just play board game... I WIN at board games!"
2. Don't wear sunglasses in any photo.
One of the worst things you can do is hide your eyes in your pictures. Never block your eyes with sunglasses.
Here are some facts:
- Tinder found sunglasses reduce your matches by 12%
- Zoosk found people who wear sunglasses get 63% fewer messages and also receive fewer likes.
- Elitesingles members rate photos with sunglasses as a "no go."
Photofeeler, a website that gives profile photos advice, says, "Don't cover or block your eyes...sunglasses and hats make you seem unapproachable. Also, wearing sunglasses, "can significantly harm your impression."
Never wear sunglasses in your pictures on OkCupid,
3. Smile in your pictures!
The best way to make a great first impression is smiling. According to Match.com, the first thing women look at in your photos is your smile.
One study found that nearly 40% of men don't smile in their photos. This fact is mind-boggling. You're stumbling out of the gate when you don't smile in your pictures.
An analysis of over 86 research papers by The London School of Medicine discovered the most effective profile picture is a genuine smile, looking at the camera, and a slight tilt of the head.
You're more likely to receive a "like", a response, and "swipe right" when you smile in your photos. So, think of something funny and have a friend take a picture.
It's always a good idea to smile in your photos on OkCupid.
4. Share your hobbies.
It's critical you use photos of yourself doing a variety of "fun" things. OkCupid found people who have pictures of themselves doing something interesting have a 40% higher chance of receiving more messages.
Most men share little to nothing about their lifestyle or hobbies in their photos. A diverse profile portfolio helps women see more of who you are and the things you enjoy.
Do you cook? Add a picture on the grill. Enjoy hiking? Have someone snap a picture on the trail. Maybe you play the guitar, paint, or ride mountain bikes. Add pictures of these activities!
Make sense? The more photos you add doing cool, fun stuff, the more likely women will respond to your messages or, in some cases, message you first.
A great photo tip for OkCupid is using photos showing varied interests.
For more tips for good "in the moment" photos, visit my post, What Are Good Action Photos For A Dating Profile? 5 Tips For Great A Pic!
5. Keep your head up.
Keep your head straight up and in line with the camera. Many guys look down or use photos where it looks like their posing as if they're 'e in a photoshoot.
Don't tilt your head down in any of your pictures. Women find this less attractive because tiling your head down conveys shame.
Also, don't look down at the camera because it conveys shame as well. When you look down at the camera, it makes you appear submissive and lowers your social status in women's eyes.
Women gravitate toward confident men. The best way to show confidence is by looking directly at the camera and never away from it.
Tilting your head down in your profile photos lowers your social status in the eyes of women.
6. Take pictures in the late afternoon.
A tip taken directly from OkCupid's blog is using photos taken late in the afternoon. OkCupid states, "this one's a bit of a mystery, but data shows that it works. Users with photos taken in the late afternoon get more likes."
Maybe it's how the sun impacts the photo—possibly your shadow in the picture. I'm as baffled as OkCupid, but hey, if their data says that you get more likes, it's a good idea to snap a few photos of yourself during the late afternoon, between 3-6 PM.
A tip for OkCupid is taking photos in the late afternoon.
7. Update your photos often
It's a good idea to update your photos e a few times a month. It keeps your bio fresh and shows women your pictures are current.
One of the biggest complaints with women is men using outdated photos. So, if it's July, don't use a picture of yourself skiing. If it's December, avoid beach photos unless it's a recent picture from a vacation where it's sunny.
The bonus of updating your photos is OkCupid shows you to more women. OkCupid states, "It's our little reward for your taking the time to show off who you are right now." OkCupid claims, "adding new pics increases your likes by at least two times."