ThisOneWorks 4707 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 So, just browsing through some photos on here and on BP, and I know that in the general forums there was a chat started but I wanted to bring it up here as well. Why do ladies post a a blurry photo self taken in a bathroom mirror, or with laundry piles showing in the background, or a messy counter top, or dirty kitchen....... you may be pretty but I can't see you for all the clutter and mess. In the another forum chat there was some discussion over professional photos or selfies, and it doesn't matter what you do, as long as the photo looks nice. Take a selfie off a balcony, in the living room against the couch, but for our sake, take a little but of extra time and it will go a long way. Have a friend take some photos of you, it only takes a little bit of extra effort to get some decent images. If this is your business, I would think that taking that extra effort would pay off quite quickly. We are looking on these sites for a reason, and a website full of nice photos just makes our decision to pick which one, that much harder..... but that's a good problem to have for us! P.S. If you need me to "volunteer" ;-) my time to take some nice photos, I would gladly help you out! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 I agree - you need to make sure the back ground is clear, no stains on your clothing etc. It's really hard when starting out for most ladies. Trying to sneak a picture in while no one is looking, not knowing what to do. Getting a friend is sometimes even harder - a lot of ladies don't want their friends to know what they are doing. A gentle reminder - you can always crop out what you didn't realize was in the back ground. However, a friend who is good at pictures is worth its weight in gold. Of course, professional pics are always the best, but if that doesn't work, sometimes a bad pic is better then no pic at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenudecats 4072 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 I agree. It doesn't take much effort nowadays to take a nice photo. I've always used that as a bit of a gauge to whether or not I would see someone. Maybe its because I'm a bit of a neat freak but if someone can't even take a few minutes to pick up that pile of dirty laundry or make their bed then how much effort do they really put into anything they do including satisfying me. It's kind of like going to see a surgeon or lawyer who wears jeans and t-shirt. They may be very good but I'm not about to put my faith in someone who can't even bother to take the time to dress appropriately for a professional workplace. Cheers 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstallion 1819 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 A poor picture has made many decisions for me not to see a SP, nothing better than a clear photo to get the mind racing and that encounter booked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angus Podgorny 1361 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Next time you book a lady, offer to take a pic for her. I've done this a couple of times and they have used them for their profiles. If she doesn't want to show her face, don't take a face shot, or have her hide her face with her hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinelli 22184 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 A poor picture has made many decisions for me not to see a SP Pictures of grubby and dirty apartments with laundry all over the floor send a message. She is doing you a favour with that pic. Think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regent 35404 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 I'm not surprised by this. All kinds of businesses and professionals use really bad photography in their marketing. I'm sure there's all kinds of reasons for it, from not understanding the value of good photography, to not knowing how to take a good photo, to needing to post an ad right away and a crappy photo likely being better than no photo (and sometimes just not getting around to replacing it later.) But yes, good photography is a powerful marketing tool and well worth the effort. Any business that markets itself with images that don't enhance and support their brand is doing themselves a disservice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 All I want is a true representation. I'm some one who prefers women who wear no or very little make up including lipstick in my real life and surreal life. So glamour-type shots may in fact have the opposite effect on me. Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
