Question about photos..

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2003
Question about photos..
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:07am

Good morning,

Just a thought while looking over this board and thinking about online dating so much lately....
Of some of the best photos...I see some glamour shots photos and some candid/casual pics. I hate the ones that are overtly sex-oriented....forget those. Yuck. @@
I think I know what your answer (on average) will be, but do you think glamour shots look like you are trying to be something you aren't, fake, etc. or do you think they sometimes work? I know, when the time comes and I am ready, I will probably try to get some good "candid"/casual pics.

Sara

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-09-2005
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:33am

I don't have a problem with glamour shots (and I think women mainly do this) but it would be nice if there are other pics as well. I'm not one to be so "made-up" on a daily basis and I like to present what I would look like when you meet me in person. There are many horror stories out there about people not looking like their picture and I'm always pleased when a man that meets me states "yes, you look like your picture!"

I've been told that men don't particular care for the glamour shots!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-28-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:35am
Personally, I like casual shots. I'm a pretty laid back kind of gal and I like casual.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-19-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:49am
This reminds me of a guy I saw on matchmaker who had a glamour shot -- he was posing like some 70s action star. Looked like a total tool. The funny thing is I saw him on match and his pictures there were casual -- he looked a lot better, IMO. We emailed for a while but when I suggested actually meeting, he ghosted. One of those...
I wouldn't bother with glamour shots. Seem to be a waste of money, judging by most people's reaction to them.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 11:32am

I agree with all of you. Casual is probably better over all. One nice glamour shot mixed in with some casual shots also might not be bad.

Sara