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Getting your photos right

Your primary photo is the first impression other members get - make it count.

Your primary photo - the dos

Just you

A photo of only you gets the most attention.

Up close

A good head-and-shoulders shot works best.

Recent and honest

Within the last six months is ideal.

Smile

A genuine smile is far more inviting.

The don'ts

Skip hats and sunglasses - make it easy to see who you really are. Avoid blurry or dark photos, fix red-eye, and keep the background simple so the focus stays on you.

Additional photos

Add more photos to show different sides of your life: a full-body shot, your favorite people (with you in the frame), the places you love, the things you like to do, and your sense of style. Have fun - try a different angle or a black-and-white shot.

Guidelines for all photos

Keep photos clear, easy to see, and current - it helps when you meet in person. Please don't upload drawings, cartoons, caricatures, celebrities, custom frames or copyrighted images. No adult or racy content, see-through clothing or nudity of any kind. No photos of children alone - if a child is in the photo, you must be in it too, since everyone here must be 18 or older.

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