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Broaden your preferences

Broaden your preferences

Allow the widest range possible for future match suggestions in age, height, education level and religious orientation. You’ll receive more ideas to consider.

Brief Descriptions

Brief Descriptions

Be upbeat, share specific hobbies, and distinguish yourself. Try to Avoid generalities.

Boot and Reboot

Boot and Reboot

Keep updating your profile as your life changes. Keep info current and rewrite text.

Profile Photos: Helpful Hints

Clothing

Clothing

Keep it simple; solid colors recommended.

Grooming matters

Grooming matters

It’s ideal when men have had a recent haircut. Women may want to get their hair and make-up done. If you’re wearing jewelry, put on something classic and simple.

Lighting

Lighting

Use existing lighting from a nearby window. It creates a much softer, natural image without harsh shadows. Lighting should be in front of you, not behind.

Angle

Angle

Photos should be shot from slightly above eye level. In addition, head turned slightly to the side is more complimentary than straight on.

Expression

Expression

Try out different ones! Smiling, not smiling, but no goofy faces, please!

Full Length

Full Length

Three quarters of a full body image is sufficient; no one really needs to see your feet.

Background

Background

Choose something neutral, as a busy background takes attention away from the subject in the photo.

Solo Photo

Solo Photo

Best not to include friends or relatives (even babies) in your profile photo. It is confusing and distracting to others.

Current Photos

Current Photos

Post current photos of yourself

In summary, it’s worth considering hiring a professional to take formal portraits but not necessary.

Draft a friend or family member to take some shots while keeping these recommendations in mind.

You may be pleasantly surprised by the results!

By Irving Schild, professional photographer with Regina Schild, YUConnects Connector

Connecting with your Connectors

Select

Select

Read the Connectors bios and check their availability

Foster Relationships

Foster Relationships

They want to get to know you and your preferences

Profile Review

Profile Review

Connectors read tons of profiles and may have great insights for you

Stay in touch

Stay in touch

Chat or call to stay front and center. Update them on your life

Appreciation

Appreciation

Express gratitude for their time