Practical Photography

Social media and internet networking sites have taken over people’s social lives and it is now more popular than ever to use Dating sites for meeting the next love of your life. I was recently approached by someone asking me to take their photo specifically for putting up on a Dating Site.

I took a range of photos including one of the girl in her underwear. It made me start thinking about the kind of photos you would put on a dating site, is it appropriate to put up sexy photos, or is that asking for trouble?

I personally would not have my photo taken professionally specifically to put online but if I had a good one already done I may be tempted to put it up especially on a dating site where physical appearance  may be a variable in someone deciding to contact me.

But is this a true representation of me, the reason dating sites hav become popular is because it is a safe environment to get to know people’s personality’s rather than getting drunk in a bar and fancying someone. Also if you do put a professional photograph up, especially the wrong kind you could attract the wrong kind of attention and although it seems quite safe meeting people online in the comfort of the your own home, you do not know that the person you are chatting to is who they say they are.

There is also the possibility that people do not believe it is you and you have just taken the image from somewhere. I believe for a dating site you are better off being true to your personality and using personal pictures which show you in your typical environment or doing something you enjoy. This will help you attract a genuine person that you can build a relationship with.