{"id":31089,"date":"2025-06-24T18:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T01:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/?p=31089"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:03:46","slug":"a-guide-to-not-looking-weird-in-your-dating-profile-pic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-not-looking-weird-in-your-dating-profile-pic\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Not-Looking-Weird in Your Dating Profile Pic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Let\u2019s get one thing straight:
Some of us were not<\/em> born for the camera. We weren\u2019t out here serving looks in preschool. We didn\u2019t peak in our prom photos. We don\u2019t know our angles\u2014we barely know which side our part goes on. But if you’re on a dating site, you’re going to need a photo. Because no one\u2019s swiping right on a blank silhouette like it\u2019s a mystery box on \u201cLet\u2019s Make a Deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

So if the thought of taking a profile pic gives you emotional hives, breathe easy. Here’s how to look like a functional human being online, even if you loathe every pixel of the process:<\/p>\n

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1. Don\u2019t Look at the Camera Like It\u2019s a Police Lineup<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a photo, not your mugshot. You don\u2019t have to stare into the void like you’re being accused of something. Look near<\/em> the camera. Glance off to the side. Think about cheese. Anything that keeps you from doing the deer-in-headlights look.<\/p>\n

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\u00a02. Neutral Face? No Thanks.<\/h3>\n

A totally blank face in your dating pic makes people think you\u2019re either (a) in witness protection, or (b) disassociating mid-scroll. Smile. Half-smile. Smirk like you just got away with something minor but mischievous. Humans like expressions. It helps us figure out if you’re going to ghost us or recommend a weird podcast.<\/p>\n

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3. Let Someone Else Take the Picture<\/h3>\n

No more grainy mirror selfies where your phone is blocking 70% of your face. Ask a friend. Or bribe a roommate with snacks. Or use a self-timer and stack your phone on a couple cookbooks like a grown adult. Just… no more up-the-nose, in-the-car, seatbelt selfies. We beg you.<\/p>\n

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4. Add a Prop (aka a Distraction)<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t like being the center of attention? Cool. Hold a coffee. Hug a dog. Lean on a bike. People will think, \u201cWow, what a fun and active person!\u201d instead of \u201cWhy is this person gripping the armrest like they\u2019re about to be ejected into space?\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u00a05. Go Outside (You\u2019re Hot in Natural Light)<\/h3>\n

Bad lighting is the root cause of 87% of unattractive dating photos.* Step into a patch of soft daylight, and suddenly you’re glowing like a romcom lead who just realized their best friend is their soulmate.<\/p>\n

*Okay, fake stat. But still true.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Bottom Line:<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need to look like a supermodel. You just need to look like you<\/strong>, on a good day, after maybe one (1) cup of coffee and a decent playlist. It\u2019s not about perfection\u2014it\u2019s about looking alive, approachable, and like someone who won\u2019t text exclusively in memes. (Unless you’re both into that. No judgment.)<\/p>\n

So go forth. Take that picture. And remember: awkward people find love every day. Some of them even find it on OBC.<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s get one thing straight:Some of us were not born for the camera. We weren\u2019t out here serving looks in preschool. We didn\u2019t peak in our prom photos. We don\u2019t know our angles\u2014we barely know which side our part goes on. But if you’re on a dating site, you’re going to need a photo. Because […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dating-and-sex","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"\"awkward\"\n

Let\u2019s get one thing straight:
Some of us were not<\/em> born for the camera. We weren\u2019t out here serving looks in preschool. We didn\u2019t peak in our prom photos. We don\u2019t know our angles\u2014we barely know which side our part goes on. But if you're on a dating site, you're going to need a photo. Because no one\u2019s swiping right on a blank silhouette like it\u2019s a mystery box on \u201cLet\u2019s Make a Deal.\u201d<\/p>

So if the thought of taking a profile pic gives you emotional hives, breathe easy. Here's how to look like a functional human being online, even if you loathe every pixel of the process:<\/p>

1. Don\u2019t Look at the Camera Like It\u2019s a Police Lineup<\/h3>

It\u2019s a photo, not your mugshot. You don\u2019t have to stare into the void like you're being accused of something. Look near<\/em> the camera. Glance off to the side. Think about cheese. Anything that keeps you from doing the deer-in-headlights look.<\/p>

\u00a02. Neutral Face? No Thanks.<\/h3>

A totally blank face in your dating pic makes people think you\u2019re either (a) in witness protection, or (b) disassociating mid-scroll. Smile. Half-smile. Smirk like you just got away with something minor but mischievous. Humans like expressions. It helps us figure out if you're going to ghost us or recommend a weird podcast.<\/p>

3. Let Someone Else Take the Picture<\/h3>

No more grainy mirror selfies where your phone is blocking 70% of your face. Ask a friend. Or bribe a roommate with snacks. Or use a self-timer and stack your phone on a couple cookbooks like a grown adult. Just... no more up-the-nose, in-the-car, seatbelt selfies. We beg you.<\/p>

4. Add a Prop (aka a Distraction)<\/h3>

Don\u2019t like being the center of attention? Cool. Hold a coffee. Hug a dog. Lean on a bike. People will think, \u201cWow, what a fun and active person!\u201d instead of \u201cWhy is this person gripping the armrest like they\u2019re about to be ejected into space?\u201d<\/p>

\u00a05. Go Outside (You\u2019re Hot in Natural Light)<\/h3>

Bad lighting is the root cause of 87% of unattractive dating photos.* Step into a patch of soft daylight, and suddenly you're glowing like a romcom lead who just realized their best friend is their soulmate.<\/p>

*Okay, fake stat. But still true.<\/p>

\u00a0Bottom Line:<\/h3>

You don\u2019t need to look like a supermodel. You just need to look like you<\/strong>, on a good day, after maybe one (1) cup of coffee and a decent playlist. It\u2019s not about perfection\u2014it\u2019s about looking alive, approachable, and like someone who won\u2019t text exclusively in memes. (Unless you're both into that. No judgment.)<\/p>

So go forth. Take that picture. And remember: awkward people find love every day. Some of them even find it on OBC.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31089"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31796,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31089\/revisions\/31796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}