Like A Pornstar

Like A Pornstar

gay hookupsHow To Take Pictures That Attract Guys On Facebook

Use Natural Lighting.

Warm light makes for great pictures. Again, you want to show the real you, but also the BEST real you. Look for indirect lighting and soft golden hues. Natural lighting is usually best. Get out into nature, even if you’re not an outdoorsy-kind-of-guy. A park, a beach, a lake—even your backyard—can give you the kind of lighting and open-air vibe that produces beautiful photos.

Work the angles.

Even some of the most gorgeous models in the world are rarely photographed head-on. Why? Because photographers know that head-on, eye-level shots distort your features. Consider having the person taking your picture stand a little higher than you. Having yourself be “shot down to” can be more flattering than the straight-on, eye-level shot.

While your “photographer” is slightly above you, turn your head slightly to one side to avoid the dreaded double chin. To avoid the “I am controlled by aliens” red-eye effect, look at a specific spot behind the camera. It’s a proven way of preventing your irises from dilating which creates the “red eye” effect.

Avoid the long shots.

Don’t stand so far away! If you make guys squint they’re going to think you’re hiding something.

Avoid The Middle Of The Day.

Strong rays can create harsh shadows and make you look older. Best bet? Wait until the evening when the sun is lower in the sky, or wait for an overcast day. Another best bet: Early morning.

Dress Right.

Avoid big or busy patterns. Stick to solid colors that flatter your eye color or complexion. Even if you normally don’t like bright colors, take at least one picture in a vivid shirt. This way, your photo will “pop” out of the background and will draw more attention.

Relax.

To get in a more relaxed state of mind, try putting on music or having a glass of wine. You don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard. Just remember to take as many photos as it takes to get one that represents you at your best.

Do what you love best.

A picture of you with your pet (you’re not into snakes are you?), your tennis racquet or playing your favorite musical instrument can easily give guys a better sense of who you are and convince them to contact you. Plus, visuals work instantaneously, stopping people even before they’ve read a word of your profile.

Now, let’s look at the other ways that you can bust that door of opportunity wide open.

Photoshop

No, I’m not recommending that you use photo editing equipment to LIE, but I do think you can use it to tell the truth better. Here are examples of acceptable photo editing:

Removing Red Eye

Let’s say you have a great pic but the red eye makes you look like the Creature That Time Forgot. There’s nothing wrong with taking it out. But keep it honest—don’t replace it with a color your eyes have never been.

Increase the contrast to make your skin seem clearer.

Just make sure you’re not giving yourself an alabaster look, Mr. Olive Skin.

Cropping

If there’s a huge amount of space between your head and the top of the photo, you will look short (GASP!). Whether or not you are actually short, make sure you crop the photograph so that there is little to no space between the top of the photograph and your head. It’ll make for a better pic.

SUMMARY (of entire photo series, not just this post)

  • Take more than 50 digital photos. You’ll need lots to choose from, plus you should rotate pictures to keep them fresh.
  • Avoid self-portraits. They’re mediocre at best; creepy-looking at worst. If you can’t find a friend to take them for you, at least use the automatic snap function on a real camera.
  • Use my Rule Of Threes in the Profile Section to eliminate all doubt about what you look like. One third of your pictures should be portraits (face), one third body shots (swimsuit or form-fitting outfits), and one third action shots (doing something you love).
  • Photo Guidelines: SMILE, pretend you’re looking at somebody you find attractive, look directly at the camera, ditch the sunglasses and baseball caps, use natural lighting, don’t just use eye-level shots–mix up different angles.
  • Album Strategy: Create a “My Favorite Pictures” album that serves as a ‘best of’ collection. 80% of the pictures should be of you and your friends having a good time. 20% should be of you alone.