If you want to meet some one online, there’s one thing that you will 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 do not 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, & 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 hard to meet anyone worthwhile on line without one. Think about it?. Put yourself in some one else’s place. Would you contact some one without a photo? When you search, do not you want to see people with pictures?

The old saying that a picture is worth a 1000 words still applies. Your age, height, & hobbies may sound cool, but is that enough to pay cold hard cash to contact you?

Even if some one does contact you, the first thing they will want to know is what you look like . Also, many people do not really trust the internet & may feel that you are hiding something if you do not post a photo – like your spouse & kids. There is more. They may assume you are cheating on your partner or even that you are a criminal.

Your photo makes you ‘real’. It gives you an identity. With on line 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, & 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 you are ugly, or fat, or unattractive in some way. First of all, you are probably wrong. Do not worry about how you look. You will have to show yourself eventually! Even the best looking people look ugly when they do not smile. So smile! If you are not conventionally attractive, a confident, genuine smile can only do you good.

There are lots of techniques to make certain your photo is the best it can be. You can crop or otherwise enhance you photo to make certain that your best side shows through. Most digital cameras come with free software that will often help you do basic photo editing. Even if you use a 35mm camera & 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 & five years younger, the moment your date sees you in real life, they will realize that you have lied to them. Yes LIED! That’s 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 do not have a good camera, get creative. Ask a friend to take your picture or go straight to photographer & have a professional photo taken (Isn’t 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, & interesting - not a mug shot & not pornographic either (unless you on an adult site, like AdultFriendFinder, that encourages that sort of photo). Many people, how ever, are turned off by overly sexy photos.

DON’T post a photo of you & 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 is not 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 they areimportant to you (I love mine unconditionally), but giving them too much prominence in your profile leads others to think you are searching for a replacement dad or mom, rather than a partner for yourself. Mention them in the profile & then send pictures if your prospect expresses interest. Having said that, if you are searching for a replacement mom or dad – be honest about that too & save yourself the grief & 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 & highly recommend them.

LookBetterOnline – Professional Internet Dating Photographers DatingHeadshots – Internet Dating Headshots

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