Dating Profile Photo Tips For Over 80s

A profile with a photo gets far more replies than one without, and you do not need movie star looks. A little daylight and a willing helper are all it takes. Here are five easy tips.

1. Smile Please!

A natural smile is the best thing you can put in a photo. Think of something that makes you laugh, perhaps a famous hockey night you still talk about, or the grandkids trying to explain what streaming is, and let it show.

2. Find Some Good Light

Daylight is far kinder than a ceiling light. Sit by a big window or step onto the porch on a bright day. A second photo of you doing something you enjoy, at the curling club, in the garden or with the cat on your lap, gives people something to ask about.

3. Frame It Well

Dating sites crop photos to fit, so keep your face near the centre with some space around it. Ask your helper to hold the phone at your eye level and make sure the photo is sharp. A head and shoulders shot works best as your main picture.

4. Just You, Please

That Thanksgiving dinner photo may be precious, but with the whole family around the table nobody will know which one is you. Choose pictures of you on your own, and keep photos of a late spouse or former partner for the family album.

5. Keep It Current

Use photos from the last year or so. Your date will be looking for the person in the picture when you walk into the coffee shop. Ask a son, daughter or grandchild to take a few snaps and choose your favourite two or three.