Increasingly, people get to know each other on the Internet, so an opinion about a person is formed from a profile photo. But different pictures of the same person make completely different first impressions.
Alexander Todorov, a doctor of psychology from Princeton University, confirmed this in a number of studies (for example, this First impressions: making up your mind after a 100-ms exposure to a face and this Misleading first impressions: different for different facial images of the same person ). During one of the experiments, he photographed a volunteer in different poses and asked other people to rate the pictures according to various characteristics: intelligence, reliability, attractiveness. The estimates were completely different.
After the experiment, many people wondered how to take pictures correctly in order to present themselves in the most favorable light. To answer, another study was conducted: photos with the highest and lowest user ratings were taken from a dating site. Then patterns were revealed between the highest rated and the lowest rated photos. Based on these observations, tips on how to take the right photo appeared.
Glasses are, of course, a stylish accessory, but do not expose photos in them if you are looking for a new relationship. Eye contact is important when getting to know each other, even if it's about photography. During direct eye-to-eye contact, the confidence hormone oxytocin is produced. He makes you feel connected to another person, makes you want to talk to him better and get to know him better. But when the eyes are hidden behind glasses, the brain does not receive any impulses. There are fewer people who want to get to know each other.
People look more attractive when they are photographed full-face. On a subconscious level, an open posture and unfolded shoulders are perceived as signs of respect. We consider this person attentive to us. Remember the communication in real life. It's nice when the other person is completely turned towards you during a conversation. If the pose is closed, it gives the impression that it is unpleasant for him to communicate.
People evaluate not only your posture and natural features, but also the background. One pretty face is not enough to get you interested. The photo must have some kind of story. In addition, a photo on the beach, in the mountains, a restaurant or a club will tell you about your hobbies. It will be immediately clear if you have something in common and whether it is worth starting an acquaintance at all.
Photos of smiling people attract more attention. We consider them to be open, cheerful. There is a desire to get acquainted and recharge their love of life. But you need to be able to smile. Natural or wide smiles "at all 32" are good for women. Men are better off doing it with restraint.
Hands are indicators of trust. If a person shows them in a photo, subconsciously we consider them reliable. Also, the hands in the photo tell us that the person is not dangerous: he is open and will not cause harm.
Marilyn Monroe is considered the standard of femininity. A flirtatious look excites the male imagination. If you want to fall in love with yourself at first sight in a photo, take the same picture.
Tilt your head slightly, cover your eyes. You need to look down a little through your eyelashes. Open your lips slightly and expose your neck. The open neck is very popular with men. Do you remember Jessica from the movie "Who framed Roger Rabbit?"
"Don't I do this when I take pictures?" you ask, and we understand your perplexity. But you need to show not only a brutal look or a gorgeous beard, but all of yourself. Full-length pictures of men attract women. Photos in T-shirts and T-shirts where the hands are clearly visible are also highly appreciated.
Self-confidence is immediately visible in the photo. It is she who attracts people, because everyone subconsciously wants to get to know a self-sufficient person. No one wants to sort out complexes and solve other people's problems.
Confident people always keep their backs straight. Their gaze is open, and their hands are often behind their heads. Looking at such a photo, you will not see the slightest tension in a person.
