When signing up for
an online dating site such as eHarmony or Match.com, the goal is ultimately to
connect with another person who might not otherwise have been able to meet. Just
as with a job interview, making the first impression can often
single-handedly determine the outcome of the relationship.
When making a split
second impression is so important, it is vital to do everything possible to
make it the greatest impression. One quick and easy step to accomplishing this
is to have a professional picture for a profile picture instead of an amateur
photograph.
Overall, the
advantages of having a professional taken photograph greatly outweigh the
disadvantages. Additionally, once a professional image is captured, supplemental amateur photographs can be
added as an afterthought.
When making a split
second impression is so important, it is vital to do everything possible to
make it the greatest impression. One quick and easy step to accomplishing this
is to have a professional picture for a profile picture instead of an amateur
photograph.
The difference
between a professional photograph and an amateur photograph does not come down
to one being a true reflection of a person and one being a doctored or edited
image. It is merely the difference between looking the best possible and
utilizing every advantage that a person in the professional field of
photography can provide versus risking bad lighting, bad framing, or otherwise
less quality.
Some of the most
important aspects of a first impression are dependent upon the physical look of
a person. A professional photograph will be able to communicate what hairstyle
flatters the best, what lighting provides the best skin complexion, what
framing provides a younger or older and mature look depending upon what is
desired. All of these aspects are ones that would be very difficult or even
impossible for the general person to fully take advantage of on their own.
If there is only one
split second chance to impress another person, why leave anything to chance
than there already is? For the piece of mind it provides, paying to have a
professional photograph taken is a very minimal cost. Additionally, once the
perfect picture is captured, it can be used again and again on multiple dating
and networking sites depending upon preference. This is because a professional photograph can hold up and better conceal the signs of aging than an amateur
photograph can. A professional photographer will also take away some of the
stress associated with finding the perfect picture. Instead of having to hunt
through multiple amateur takes, a professional will quickly locate the best one
and provide it.
Overall, the
advantages of having a professional taken photograph greatly outweigh the
disadvantages. Additionally, once a professional image is captured, supplemental amateur photographs can be
added as an afterthought.
Take advantage of a professional photographer and
allow them to provide the best reflection of an individual that they can. They
are trained in all aspects of photography and are best able to use the tools
and tricks of the trade to devise a perfect and real image every time.
