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Los Angeles Photo Personals
7 simple tricks to make your photos fab
By Margot Carmichael Lester
Statistics consistently prove that adding a photo to your
free profile gets you more responses. In fact, men are 14 times
more likely to view a profile that includes a photo; women are 8.5 times
more likely. If you choose to post a pic, however, make sure it's a good
one.
"Sometimes the picture is so bad that I'd almost rather the guy hadn't
bothered posting it," admits Robbin, 29. "It's so unflattering or fuzzy, I
just click on someone else."
Here are some deal-breaking photo mistakes you should avoid:
- Show off the real you
You want to post a photo that portrays you in the best possible light,
but don't overdo it. "I used my fabulous black and white 'glamour
shot'," recalls Fontayne, 40. "It was a look I could never achieve my
own! When people met me it was a bit of disappointment. Oops!"
- Let it all hang out
Don't cover up obvious features. "I don't like surprises. If you're bald
or balding, don't run a photo of yourself in a hat or crop off the top
of your head," says Shelley, 23. "First, it shows you're self-conscious
and second, it shows you're evasive. Ick." Similarly, if you've recently
changed your hairdo or color, make sure you update your photo. "I
thought I was meeting a redhead," recalls Doug, 40. "When I got there,
she'd gone blonde. It was a surprise, and not a pleasant one."
- Go for a solo shot
Your photo should feature only you. "One chick posted a photo of herself
and a friend. I thought I was meeting the girl in the foreground,"
recalls Anson, 35. "I show up, see the other girl and realize what
happened. It was awkward to have to tell her that I didn't find her
visually appealing." And be careful about your cropping. A picture of
you in a wedding dress with the groom cropped out says more than simply
"I'm divorced".
- Choose wisely
A picture your friends love may not be the best one. "There was a great
picture of goofing off at JazzFest," recalls Bob, 30. "All my friends
loved it. But when I posted it, viewers didn't have a context for the
shot. They thought I was relieving myself on the mailbox. That's not
going to attract the kind of girl I want to date!"
- Experiment
Almost everyone has a digital camera, or knows someone who does. So take
a lot of shots in different clothes, poses and locations until you find
one that really captures your essence and your looks.
- Keep it simple
Avoid loud clothing or busy backgrounds that distract the viewer from
your face. And if you wear glasses be sure to adjust the flash so it
doesn't reflect in the lenses (same goes for any glass or shiny object
in the background).
- Get a second opinion
Ask friends in your target gender to provide an honest appraisal of your
photo. Keep shooting till you get a consensus.
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There are so many online dating services. At last count, there are over
800 online dating services to choose from. So how do you go about finding
the best and spending your money wisely?
1. Research online dating sites. Keep in mind that online dating sites
that you have never heard of before will have a minimal database and won't
be worth your time and money. Try the big online dating sites with name
recognition.
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2. Establish a budget. Decide how much money you want to devote to online
dating, and set a budget. Some sites charge one-time membership fees, others
automatically charge recurring monthly fees to your credit card. Most online
dating sites charge between $20-$30 a month. Some with extensive
psychological profiles and matching like E-harmony charge $49.95 a
month......but watch for their specials where they will sometimes do 2 or 3
months for the price of 1. Match.com will offer a 3 or 7 day FREE TRIAL on
occasion.
3. Seek recommendations. Talk to trusted friends, colleagues, and family to
see if anyone they know has had a positive experience with a particular
online dating website.
4. Consider specialized online dating sites. Determine if you have any special interests or
unique situations that might require a more specialized online dating
website. Some online dating sites cater to customized audiences including
political affiliations, sexual preferences, race, religion, etc.
5. Determine pros and cons. Narrow down the list of potential online sites
to your top three and compare them to determine pros and cons of each. Pay
particular attention to monthly/yearly cost, free versus fee services, and
number of website members.
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What are some other ways to meet Singles
in Los Angeles? Go to as many singles events as you can. Variety
is the key. Don't focus on any one type of group.
First: Meet young single professionals
at fundraisers, singles charity and civic organizations.
Second: Join sports leagues, singles
hiking, biking, outdoors, or adventures clubs.
Third: Join a church or religious
group for Jewish, Catholic, or Singles. Also check out singles cruises and
travel.
Newly divorced or single parent? Get
help at a singles support or divorce recovery group.
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the information on Singlesonthego.com to learn how to place personal ads to
meet single men and women online. You'll also find great dating advice for
online personals and meeting singles by using various dating services,
dating agencies, matchmakers, introductions services. Go ahead, you can do
it!.....check out the singles scene in your area to find a new relationship
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