Dating Profile Photos
We have something a little but different here for you, just in time for Valentine’s day! Today we are going to be talking about dating profile photos! Yes, you heard us correctly: dating profile photos! Why? Because if you’re on a journey to find love, February 14th can be a little daunting and we are here to make it more fun. And yes, we also know that dating websites aren’t for everyone, that’s okay, if it’s not for you you don’t have to read this post (but please tell your friends who might be). Let’s get into it!
Why dating profile photos?
Did you know that dating website usage is on the rise? According to Statista.com, “In Canada, the Online Dating market is forecasted to generate a revenue of US$62.58m by 2024.” What’s more, “it is expected to experience an annual growth rate of 1.64% - resulting in a projected market volume of US$66.80m by 2028.” Those are some huge numbers! And you wanna know what comes with huge numbers? More competition (we know, we hate that for love too). Good news is, we have a great strategy to help your profile stand out: awesome photos!!!
After all, if you invest in great photos for your professional socials (such as Linked In), wouldn’t it also make sense to invest in your personal dating profile? We think so! Bonus, you can usually sneak some professional headshots into your session.
This session is all about you–we’re just here to make you shine in photos!
What does a dating profile photo shoot look like?
Just like all of our photography sessions, we make sure this one is fun, comfortable, and that your photos are timeless and organic. We are not into stuffy, overtly-posed photos–we much prefer a natural candid approach to our sessions. In a dating profile photoshoot, we make sure to include movement, one or two activities, several outfits, and oodles of fun!
We also encourage you to bring a furry friend, if you have one, or a regular friend, of which we are sure you have plenty! This kind of session is meant to be easy-going and enjoyable. Added bonus: we usually select locations that include both an outdoor and indoor space– that way you have a little bit of both, ensuring some variation and versatility.
Bring a furry or human friend to showcase your amazing personality!
What should I wear?
This is the most frequently asked question we get about photoshoots! In fact, we recently wrote a blog about what to wear to a branding session (you can read it here). As with any other session, we always say that comfort is the key. If you’re comfy in real life, it will translate in photos. For a dating profile session, you want to look and feel great–so reach for you favourite outfit, you know the one that always makes you feel like a million bucks. Bring a change of clothes, that way your photos have some versatility. We suggest one super casual outfit and one more formal/dressy outfit to show case how fab you are. Above all else, have fun with it and let your amazing personality shine!
Work it for the camera, show your true fab self, and have FUN!
Did we mention have fun?
This session is 100% for you and about you–so make it fab and fun! We are just along for the ride, capturing your inner dating unicorn. Oh but promise you’ll let us know how it goes…
