Success metric
DIY
Your friends say they look great
Typical photographer
Would look good in a gallery
GetDatingPhotos.com
Scores 9.0+ with strangers who rank you in a split second, just like on the apps
Dating photographer for menI rebuild your dating profile in three days
I handle grooming, wardrobe, photos, app prompts, bio and how to use the apps after. Every photo gets blind-rated on attractiveness by real women. Your primary has to score 9.0+ or I refund the shoot fee.
Free fit check. If your photos are already strong, I'll tell you.
9.0+ on Photofeeler or your shoot fee back. 40 blind female voters rate your primary photo. If it doesn't score 9.0+, I refund the shoot fee.
Since 2017. I've worked on dating profiles for nine years. The method changes as I see what works for clients.
3-day turnaround. Prep, shoot and iterate until the scores land.
Female curator. A young woman picks your final photos.
Full profile rebuild. Photos are only one part. I redo your bios, prompts and photo order from scratch.
6-week follow-up. We tune your profile until you're getting matches.
Seattle-based, available nationwide. Regular shoots in SF, Austin, Dallas, LA, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago, plus other cities on request.
9.4/10This photo's attractiveness scoreAverage of 40 blind votes from real women
Results
Before and after
You need one primary photo strong enough to carry your profile and supporting photos that don't weaken it.
How we pick which photos are best
Scores come from Photofeeler, a site where real people blind-rate photos as Smart, Trustworthy and Attractive (each out of 10). You upload a photo, choose the audience (we pick women in your target age range) and 40 of them vote on it without knowing anything about you. The score is an average of those 40 votes. We use it the same way A/B testing works in tech: change one variable, measure, repeat.
I wrote a longer explainer of how Photofeeler works here →Case study1 / 8
Mirror selfie at a barber shop. Backpack still on.
Score increase+5.3 Attractive
What we changed
- Haircut and beard shaping before we started shooting
- Borrowed a suit that actually fits through the shoulders
- Rooftop at golden hour instead of a barber shop mirror
- Tried about 40 poses before this one clicked
- 85mm lens so the background falls away clean
- Picked this shot because it scored highest, not because it looked coolest to us
Suit on a rooftop at sunset. This became his main.
Case study2 / 8
Selfie at Iguazú Falls. Cool trip but it's not doing anything for his profile.
Score increase+2.7 Attractive
What we changed
- Golden-hour light instead of midday sun blasting his face
- Real smile, not a selfie face
- Camera at eye level, not held at arm's length
- White linen shirt. Relaxed but not sloppy.
Standing in a park at golden hour.
Case study3 / 8
Waterfall selfie, way too close to the camera. Wet hair, squinting.
Score increase+2.3 Attractive
What we changed
- Warm bar lighting instead of waterfall spray
- He's doing something instead of just standing there
- Shot from far enough back that the face isn't distorted
- Not his highest-scoring photo but adds range to the set
Playing chess at a hotel bar. People actually ask about this one.
Case study4 / 8
Holding a giant rib at a restaurant. Fun photo, wrong context.
Score increase+2.7 Attractive
What we changed
- Mate cup instead of a giant bone
- Brick wall and warm light instead of a tin roof in the rain
- Camera on a tripod vs. a friend's phone across the table
- Close enough to see his face, far enough not to distort it
- He's smiling because he's actually having a good time
Drinking mate at a café. Still shows he's into the culture.
Case study5 / 8
Sitting at the barber in a gym tee. Good smile but it reads like a Yelp review photo.
Score increase+1.6 Attractive
What we changed
- Holiday window displays make a free, colorful backdrop
- Fur trim on the parka gives the frame some texture
- No glasses. His scores went up without them.
- Face sharp, background soft. 85mm doing its job.
- He wasn't even trying to smile. That's the expression we wanted.
Parka and Christmas lights. Scored highest in his set despite being the most casual.
Case study6 / 8
Eiffel Tower selfie at night. Behind a wire fence, in the dark, in a graphic tee.
Score increase+4.1 Attractive
What we changed
- Suit borrowed for the shoot. It fit him perfectly off the rack.
- Hotel lobby with interesting art on the walls
- Arms crossed reads confident without looking stiff
- Blue tones in the background complement the navy
- No smile. It scored better that way.
- Became his primary after blind testing
Arms crossed in a navy suit, art installation behind him.
Case study7 / 8
Pulling a rope at Stonehenge. He's the smallest thing in the frame.
Score increase+3.7 Attractive
What we changed
- Face fills the frame instead of competing with a giant rock
- Shallow depth of field blurs the street into soft color
- Natural daylight instead of overcast grey
- Simple crewneck, with nothing distracting or dated
Crewneck on a city street, looking just past the camera.
Case study8 / 8
Crouching at a fair next to a height check sign.
Score increase+2.9 Attractive
What we changed
- Standing up straight instead of crouching at knee level
- Same navy suit, different location
- Green plants behind him for some color
- Natural light from a window just out of frame
- Slight head tilt and slight smile after dozens of tries
Navy suit in front of some greenery.
Why this is different
Most dating photographers fail
Most photographers hand over pretty pictures. I handle the parts that decide whether the profile works: wardrobe, locations, expression testing, photo selection, writing and follow-up. Then I measure the photos against how strangers react on dating apps.
Wardrobe
DIY
Whatever's clean
Typical photographer
Bring what you have
GetDatingPhotos.com
We shop together for outfits you'll wear on actual dates
The shoot
DIY
An hour when your friend is free
Typical photographer
A two-hour session
GetDatingPhotos.com
24 hours of shooting across 3 days
Iteration
DIY
Try again whenever your friend has time. No idea what to change.
Typical photographer
Want another attempt? Book another shoot.
GetDatingPhotos.com
Photofeeler shows what scored low within ~60 minutes, so we reshoot it the same day
Guarantee
DIY
Free
Typical photographer
None
GetDatingPhotos.com
9.0+ Attractive or I refund the shoot fee
Process
Why this takes 3 days
Three days gives us room to change one variable at a time: smile, angle, lighting or wardrobe. A shorter studio slot usually runs out of chances too early.
1
Free consultation
We review your current photos, goals and dating market. If your photos aren't the problem, I'll tell you.
2
Grooming guidance
Before the shoot, I'll tell you exactly what to fix: haircut, beard trim and any other grooming that shows up in photos.
3
Day 1: Wardrobe and first shoot
I meet you at 9am at your place and go through your closet. Unless your wardrobe is already set, we head to an outlet together and fill the gaps. That usually takes till early afternoon. Then we shoot in your new clothes through sunset and into the evening.
4
Days 2–3: Full day shooting
Back at 9am both days. We shoot across different locations and test expressions and angles at each one. Between sessions I upload top candidates to Photofeeler so we know what's working and can adjust. Sunset is the priority. That light does the most work.
5
Profile creation
I narrow down ~10,000 shots to the best 50 and test top candidates on Photofeeler with real women. A female curator picks your final six. After three days I know you, so we write your bios and prompts together. The curator reviews your finished profiles before you go live.
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6-week follow-up
Once you're live, we track how your profile performs and adjust. We tune photo order, prompts and opener strategy until you're getting matches.
Guarantee
Your primary photo has to score 9.0+ Attractive on Photofeeler or you get a refund.
After the shoot, I test your primary photo with 40 blind votes from real women in your target age range. If it scores 9.0 or higher, you keep the full package. If it doesn't, I refund the shoot fee.
Fine print
- Applies to the final recommended primary photo only.
- Wardrobe, travel and third-party costs are not included in the refund.
Full legal terms:Photography Services Agreement (PDF)
Pricing
I only offer one package.
I do not sell shorter versions or volume sessions because half-baked shoots produce half-baked results.
Private 3-day rebuild
$2,000+travel fee outside Seattle
No upsells.
- Free consultation and pre-shoot grooming guidance
- In-person wardrobe shopping on day 1
- 3-day shoot across real-world locations
- Systematic posing and live iteration using Photofeeler feedback
- All Photofeeler testing credits included
- Around 50 usable edited photos
- One primary plus a curated final six picked with female feedback
- Complete profile build: photo order, bios and prompts written with you
- 9.0+ Attractive guarantee (40 blind votes from real women)
Wardrobe budget (separate): most clients spend $500–$2,000 at the outlet on day 1 depending on what they already own.
Travel fees outside Seattle
| $0/included | Seattle, Portland |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | SF, Denver, Austin, Vegas, SLC, Minneapolis |
| $1,250 | LA, San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, DC, Philly, Nashville |
| $1,500 | Rest of the USA |
Covers a round-trip flight from SEA, three hotel nights downtown and airport rides, based on Google Flights and Google Hotels prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
I'm not a professional model. How will I know how to pose?
I direct every shot - where you stand, where you look, how you smile, what you do with your hands. It only takes an hour to get you comfortable in front of the camera.
Can we shoot my hobbies or sports?
Yes, that's the default plan. Cooking, guitar, working on a motorcycle: anything where you're doing something real. We will not be renting Porsches for the shoot.
Do I own the photos?
Yes. They are yours and you can use them anywhere. I'll also send you the RAW files if you want them.
Are my photos private?
Yes. I will never use your photos without permission.
What if it rains?
We either reschedule or move the photoshoot indoors, depending on how many days are going to be rainy. I always have a backup plan for a single rainy day; for example, see my list of Austin dating photo locations.
Do you only photograph men?
No. However, my methodology is only proven on men. For women the deal is different: only the travel fee is due immediately (if applicable); the full fee is due only if the new photos meaningfully improve dating outcomes.
Can I fly to Seattle for the photoshoot?
Yes. If you fly to Seattle, there is no travel fee. Seattle has great shooting weather from May through September.
Where can I read your reviews?
Option 1: Open my Google Maps business page and click the reviews tab.
Option 2: For in-depth reviews, send me an email, and I'll connect you with a former client.
I don't believe in having a "Testimonials" section on my website because anyone can write whatever they want there, but I'm slowly collecting reviews on Google.
Can you travel to Canada?
No, because I'm not authorized to work in Canada. But I can meet you in a city close to the border.
What are the full T&Cs?
They're in the Photography Services Agreement (PDF).
Book a free 30-minute consultation
What we'll cover
On this 30-minute video call, I'll review your profile and current photos, talk through wardrobe options and help you decide whether a shoot makes sense. It's best to join from home so we can look through your closet together.
Schedule the callNext available photoshoot date: October 30th, 2026