By Jennifer L. Hunt If you want to meet someone online, theres one thing that youll definitely want to do - post a good, recent, smiling photo of yourself. If you can post more than one, even better! Why upload your photo? A Picture Is Worth 1000 Emails. Statistics have consistently shown that profiles with photos get a minimum of 10 times more looks. Many (actually most) people only search for profiles with photos. (Admit it. You do it too.) That means that if you dont have a photo, people are not going to look at your profile. You might as well delete it, close out you account on Match.com, and head to you favorite bar. I understand that you may be a little afraid to post your picture on the internet , but it will be very difficult to meet anyone worthwhile online without one. Think about it. Put yourself in someone elses place. Would you contact someone without a photo? When you search, dont you want to see people with pictures? The old saying that a picture is worth a 1000 words still applies. Your age, height, and hobbies may sound cool, but is that enough to pay cold hard cash to contact you? Even if someone does contact you, the first thing theyll want to know is what you look like . Also, many people dont really trust the internet and may feel that youre hiding something if you dont post a photo - like your spouse and kids. They may assume youre cheating on your partner or even that youre a criminal. Your photo makes you real. It gives you an identity. With online dating, your photo can create a spark or chemistry that mere words cannot. Remember, most dating sites charge money to communicate with someone, so making that step to contact you or to respond to your message involves a bit of commitment, and not having a picture is just one more reason not to do it. Just like updating your profile frequently, posting a photo will often get you placed at the top of the search results - above members without photos . Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One reason you might not post a photo is because you think youre ugly, or fat, or unattractive in some way. First of all, youre probably wrong. Dont worry about how you look. Youll have to show yourself eventually! Even the best looking people look ugly when they dont smile. So smile! If youre not conventionally attractive, a confident, genuine smile can only do you good. There are lots of techniques to make sure your photo is the best it can be. You can crop or otherwise enhance you photo to make sure that your best side shows through. Most digital cameras come with free software that will help you do basic photo editing. Even if you use a 35mm camera and take to the store for development, most film developers offer the option of a digital CD of your pictures. Tips for Winning Photos Use a recent photo . Even if you looked better when you were 20 pounds lighter and five years younger, the moment your date sees you in real life, theyll realize that you have lied to them. Yes LIED! Thats how the other person will perceive it. Use a good camera. Even though most cell phones these days take photos, they often turn out fuzzy or dim. If you dont have a good camera, get creative. Ask a friend to take your picture or go to photographer and have a professional photo taken (Isnt it worth it to invest in a professional photo if it brings you your dream partner?). Head shots are best - we want to see your face. Really! Your picture should be fun, sexy, and interesting - not a mug shot and not pornographic either (unless you on an adult site, like AdultFriendFinder, that encourages that sort of photo). Many people, however, are turned off by overly sexy photos. DONT post a photo of you and your ex or a photo where your ex has been cut out or colored out. This implies that you have no pictures of yourself where there isnt some other person attached to you. It also implies that people are disposable to you - not good! Avoid posting photos with your kids. I know theyre important to you (I love mine unconditionally), but giving them too much prominence in your profile leads others to think youre looking for a replacement dad or mom, rather than a partner for yourself. Mention them in the profile and then send pictures if your prospect expresses interest. Having said that, if youre looking for a replacement mom or dad - be honest about that too and save yourself the grief and heartache later on. Need A Professional Quality Digital Photo? Here are two websites that will take your picture for you. I was amazed by what these guys can do and highly recommend them. 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