5 Questions On How To Decide Best Photos For Tinder

You aim to create an impressive Tinder profile and require suitable photos for it. You vaguely remember having photos of yourself buried deep within your computer files, but their exact location eludes you. Ah, there they are! Although somewhat outdated, they will have to do.

Oh, your friends captured some group shots at the recent party—perfect! You also took a few selfies for good measure. Now, you have a decent collection of photos, but the question remains: how do you choose the best ones from all of them?

Well, perhaps it’s not a crucial decision, so you’ll just select something, right? Let the matches come pouring in!

Zero matches during the first day… week… month… OK. Maybe the photos weren’t that good?

You decide to seek feedback, and it turns out to be devastating. You look like a boring guy looking to get laid. Painfully average with very awkward posing. Even your dog seems to be throwing you shade.

How did you miss these flaws? You were certain you had picked the best photos?!

evaluating your Tinder photos

Your Tinder photos are the first, second and third impression for your potential matches, so it’s crucial to portray yourself in the best and most authentic light.

Every photo you choose on Tinder communicates something about you as a person, whether you realize it or not. Rather than being seen as boring or unattractive, we should strive to present a positive and genuine story through your photos.

While looks play a significant role on Tinder, you are also evaluated based on other factors such as your activities and your vibe. Let’s dissect the key factors that I’ve found important for Tinder photos.

1. Does your photo convey that you have an interesting life?

Tinder is extremely looks centered, but just being super attractive isn’t the only thing that matters. If your profile only focuses on your looks, you tend to come off as arrogant, dull or even intimidating.

That’s why it’s important to showcase yourself in different situations such as out with friends, playing an instrument, chilling with a pet, or doing something cool and interesting.

By doing this, you’re not only showing that you enjoy varying activities, but you’ll also attract girls who are into the same things you are.

2. Does the photo look candid?

You want your photo to have that candid vibe, like it was taken by a sneaky paparazzi while you were enjoying your life.

If your pose looks too staged and professional, you’ll come across as trying too hard. Sure, you should put effort into improving your profile, but you want to appear relaxed and effortlessly living your life.

Photos freeze a moment in time, making any flaw stand out. So, if you look awkward or tense, it becomes a defining feature, even if it was just for a split second. On the flip side, if you appear relaxed and genuinely enjoying life in your photos, that becomes the standout feature conveyed by your pictures.

3. Do you look attractive in the photo?

Let’s talk about looks, because, yeah, being attractive matters on Tinder. But it’s not just about being in the top X% when it comes to physique. Your physique does play a role, but if you dress like a slob or a hobo, it won’t matter how ripped you are.

The key is to dress in a way that grabs attentions and sets you apart. In other words, you have to think how your outfit comes together and what accessories you want to wear.

Following the fundamentals will get you far: wear clothes that fit well, pick colors that go together, add edge and detail with accessories, and think of your outfit as a whole, not just individual pieces. But going all-in with style most likely will make you more attractive. For example, take cues from Instagram models and rock some of their outfits or follow men’s dating style coaches like Radical for some killer style help.

When you look attractive, even your nerdy hobbies get a positive boost. It’s called the halo effect, where people see your great looks and assume you’ve got other great qualities, despite any minor flaws.

4. Do you look like you get laid (When looking for more casual relationships)?

The world of casual dating demands a higher level of execution from attractiveness and showcasing an interesting lifestyle. Here, the selection of potential girls is significantly smaller compared to the overwhelming number of guys. To put it simply, the odds are heavily stacked against you, making it even more crucial to stand out from the competition.

To achieve successful dating life, don’t settle for mediocrity — aim for above average. Go all-in in maximizing your looks, shoot thousands and thousands of photos to get the best photos to highlight your interesting life, and dedicate more effort to your physique over time (so you are reasonably lean).

The goal is to appear incredibly attractive, interesting, and having your shit together, leading people to assume that you have to get laid, even if it’s not entirely true (at least initially).

Immediate success in all these areas is unlikely. But working persistently on yourself and making tiny improvements each day, you’ll eventually reach a point where you become irresistibly attractive, showcase a super interesting life and rock a Tinder profile that blows away most men. Once you reach that stage, hooking up on Tinder becomes a breeze. So efficient, it’s ridiculous.

5. Do you look “too good”?

Photos can be “too good” for Tinder if they look too professional, as they may come across as too staged or posed, and give off an artificial impression. Specifically you want to avoid stiff poses in unnatural settings, doing actions just for the sake of looking good.

Remember that Tinder is a platform for connecting with real people, not putting on a magazine-like display, so it’s important to showcase your authentic self. Focus on getting candid, mid-action shots, and you won’t have a problem with photos that look “too good.”

However, your entire profile can definitely be too curated. Consider adding a high-quality selfie that meets the criteria of attractiveness and an interesting life to balance things out if needed. No mirror selfies, though!

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These questions will help you judge any photo you think of adding to your Tinder profile. In short, focus on maximizing your looks and generating interesting photo concepts before you head out for a shoot. This way, you can concentrate on capturing those natural, candid shots during the session. Keep striving for improvement with each new batch of photos, and eventually, you’ll create a killer Tinder profile that stands out.