Dating photo mistakes, and the fix
Most of these are easy to avoid once you know them. None needs a better phone.
- A group photo first. Fix: a photo of only you first; one group photo further on is fine.
- Sunglasses or a cap hiding your face. Fix: at least the first photo with your eyes visible.
- Dark or harsh light. A ceiling lamp puts shadows under your eyes. Fix: face a window.
- Too far away. A tiny figure in a landscape. Fix: crop closer, or take one at a metre or two.
- Blurry or screenshot. Fix: the original from your camera roll, not a copy from a chat.
- Years old. Fix: a recent one. People notice on the first date.
- A heavy filter. Plastic skin and a changed face read as fake. Fix: a light, natural retouch at most.
The photo check catches the light, blur and size problems in a few seconds.