A clear hello.
Start with a recent, well-lit photo where it’s easy to see your face. Skip sunglasses and group shots for your first image.

The MINTED photo guide
A few practical ways to choose dating profile photos.
Start with what’s already in your camera roll.
Start with a recent, well-lit photo where it’s easy to see your face. Skip sunglasses and group shots for your first image.

Add a wider shot and a real moment doing something you enjoy. Give someone a detail they could ask you about.

Mix your settings, outfits, and framing. Six versions of the same selfie don’t tell much of a story.

Images above are AI-generated Studio scene previews.
Use photos that reflect your current appearance. Include real photos of your life, follow each dating app’s rules, and be honest about AI images. A photo tool can help you create options; it can’t promise a connection.
Try MINTED’s AI photo studio, trained on your face.
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