A Photo That Clicks

Now that you’ve made the decision to seek love on the Internet, why not present yourself in the best possible light (pun specifically intended)? Romance Language strongly recommends a professional photo that looks like you – but you on your best day.

Too many people scan existing, marginal photos into their profiles. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s done. But dozens of people compete with you in every search – you need a photo that demands a second look. If your Aunt Tillie took a traffic stopping photo of you at a family gathering, lucky you – we won’t argue that relaxed happy faces can appear anywhere. But what if that nice, relaxed, happy face is now ten years older? What if that head is now follically challenged, or those cheeks are now pleasantly plumper?

Your dates will expect a reasonable facsimile of your photo. After all, won’t you? If you responded to a photo of a slender 40-year-old, you’ll get quite a shock when a sturdy 55-year-old shows up. By the way, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a sturdy 55-year-old -- lots of people prefer them, so why not attract those people in the first place? By the same token, if you’re happiest in jeans and a T – and looking for a like-minded soul -- that wedding party photo (the one and only time you wore eyelashes and an updo) probably won’t serve. Believe us – it is very, very hard to recover from a big-time visual disappointment, no matter how sparkling the conversation. Don’t set yourself up to be the disappointer.

A professional photographic portrait ensures an accurate, flattering image – a focused, intelligent reflection of what you look like right now. It says you’re serious about this dating thing and doing it right.

Are you at your best in the morning, after work, on the weekend? Choose that time for your photo shoot. If you’re insecure at all about doing your own hair or about appropriate makeup, consider our professional makeup artist/hair stylist. Even if you’re a no-makeup type, an artfully applied minimum will only enhance your natural look. It takes an extra 30 minutes and adds only $75 to the $175.00 photo fee. Clients are routinely delighted with the results, and feel much more relaxed in front of the camera, knowing they look their very best.

We’ll photograph you against a solid color background, which automatically attracts searchers’ eyes to you as they scan those endless rows of photos. You’ll sit in front of a large lightbox and take various seated positions as we search for your best angle. You’ll be able to view yourself on the digital camera. Don’t hesitate to say so if you prefer a certain look or expression. But know that we’ll concentrate particularly on getting a full front, open, smiling shot – people are naturally drawn to a great, happy smile.

A few days after the shoot, we’ll send a link to a web gallery, so you can view your pictures online. You’ll be able to share the link, and get your friends’ opinions if you like. Pick the three you like best; we’ll lightly retouch them and send to you for approval. Finally, we’ll post the top choice on one or more e-dating websites for you.

Take full advantage of your shoot, and your photo will show your prospects the most appealing visual you. Pair that photo with an upbeat, compelling, witty written profile, and you’ll be at least two giant steps ahead of the crowd.

Romance Language
We find the light. You find the love.