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#PerfectingMyProfile:
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
