Photos count in online dating



NC — Online dating might seem simple enough, but to be successful there are more than a few dos and don'ts you'll want to keep in mind, specifically around taking the profile picture.

Perusing online dating profiles can be highly  entertaining. Individuals claiming to be in search of love post photos of themselves next to someone (likely their ex) with his or her face cut out. Some post photos of their feet or hands or more obscure parts to avoid showing their faces. And others simply leave their profile photo blank.

Research from OkCupid.com shows that self-portraits often get the most response from potential suitors. Surprising as this may be, these shots are usually more animated and natural looking. But there are rules for success:

Be animated: Looking unenthused won't garner much attention so smile, smirk, look sultry or smoldering — just do something.

Stay close: Confine your pic to your shoulders and above; a wider shot may reveal information about you that you don't want public.

Be yourself: If you're shy and quiet, don't post a picture of yourself looking like a party animal.

Get a second opinion: We're not always the best judges of our own appearance; ask someone you trust to provide honest feedback on your photo.

Keep your options open: Don't settle on your first  shot; take a few and choose one. If you're strapped for time, use a camera with an LCD screen on both sides like Samsung's ST700, so you  know what you look like before the shutter goes off. Plus, if you aren't looking your best, the ST700's beauty shot feature is like having a makeup artist in your camera; it automatically removes dark circles, facial blemishes and imperfections to create great portraits.  More information about self-portrait-friendly digital cameras can be found online at samsung.com


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