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 profile photos · San Francisco
Better dating photos in three days or your money back.
I handle grooming, wardrobe, locations and posing. Every photo gets blind-rated on attractiveness by real women. Your primary has to score 9.0+ or I refund the shoot.
Free fit check. If your photos are already strong, I'll tell you.
Since 2017. Eight years of dating photo data.
3-day turnaround. Prep, shoot and iterate until the scores land.
Female curator. A young woman picks your final photos.
Full profile rebuild. I redo your bios, prompts and photo order from scratch.
2-week follow-up. We tune your profile until you're getting matches.
Available nationwide. Travel fee applies outside the Bay Area & Seattle -- see the pricing section below.
9.4/10 This photo's attractiveness score Average of 40 votes cast by female raters
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 on Attractiveness, Trustworthiness and Intelligence (each out of 10). You upload a photo, choose the audience (we pick women in your target age range) and 40 strangers 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 study 1 / 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 study 2 / 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
- Doesn't read like a generic tourist photo
- Camera at eye level, not held at arm's length
- White linen shirt — relaxed but not sloppy
- Didn't overthink it. Sometimes the simple shot wins.
Standing in a park at golden hour. Simple but it works.
Case study 3 / 8
Waterfall selfie, way too close to the camera. Wet hair, squinting.
Score increase
+2.3 Attractive
What we changed
- Activity shot — gives someone a reason to start a conversation
- 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
- Background adds atmosphere without pulling focus
- Not his highest-scoring photo but adds range to the set
Playing chess at a hotel bar. People actually ask about this one.
Case study 4 / 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 — still shows he's into the culture
- 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
- Not every photo needs a suit. This rounds out the set.
Drinking mate at a café. Same energy but it actually works on a profile.
Case study 5 / 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
- Parka with fur trim adds texture the camera loves
- No glasses — small change, big difference in scores
- Face sharp, background soft. 85mm doing its job.
- He wasn't even trying to smile. That's the expression we wanted.
- Highest attractive score in his set despite being the most casual shot
Parka and Christmas lights. Scored highest in his set despite being the most casual.
Case study 6 / 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 — 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 — and it scored better that way
- Became his primary after blind testing
Arms crossed in a navy suit, art installation behind him. This became his main.
Case study 7 / 8
Pulling a rope at Stonehenge. Fun but 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 — nothing distracting, nothing to date the photo
- Looking just past the camera. Feels natural.
- You don't need a suit or a prop to score well
Crewneck on a city street. Simple, clean and easy to like.
Case study 8 / 8
Crouching at a fair next to a height check sign. Fun energy, wrong photo.
Score increase
+2.9 Attractive
What we changed
- Standing up straight instead of crouching at knee level
- Same navy suit, different location, different feel
- Green plants in the background add color without distraction
- Natural light from a window just out of frame
- Slight head tilt, slight smile — tried dozens before this one landed
- Not the flashiest shot but it rounds out the set
Navy suit in front of some greenery. Straightforward but it works.
Why this is different
Most dating photographers fail
Photographers tend to optimize for pretty pictures. Dating apps reward something else: photos strangers rate highly in a split second.
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
Immediate feedback from Photofeeler, reshoot what scores low, rinse and repeat
Guarantee
DIY
Free
Typical photographer
None
GetDatingPhotos.com
9.0+ Attractive or full refund
Process
Why we need 3 days
A strong primary photo isn't an accident. We change one variable at a time — smile, angle, lighting, wardrobe — until the photo works.
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 7am 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 7am both days. We shoot across different locations, testing 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.
6
2-week follow-up
Once you're live, we track how your profile performs and adjust. Photo order, prompts, opener strategy — we tune it until you're getting matches.
Taken in Mexico. Ironically, this is still my best photo of me holding a camera.
About
My job is software engineering. My hobby is photography.
My name is Nikita Sokolsky, my main job is software engineering. I've been photographing people since 2017. My friends kept asking me to take their dating photos - and eventually I've decided to start offering the service to the public.
I like helping people dress better, improve their styling, take better photos and, hopefully, meet the love of their life.
I publish my full methodology on Substack for free. This website is for people who want me to run the whole thing for them.
Guarantee
Your primary photo has to score 9.0+ Attractive on Photofeeler or you get a refund.
After the shoot, I test your strongest 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 does not, I refund the shoot fee. No questions asked.
Fine print
- Applies to the final recommended primary photo only.
- Tested with 40 votes from women in your target age range.
- Below 9.0 Attractive: full shoot fee refund.
- Wardrobe, travel and third-party costs are not included in the refund.
Pricing
I only offer one package.
I do not sell cut-down versions because half-baked shoots produce half-baked results.
Full 3-day rebuild
$1,500 +travel fee outside the Bay Area
Everything from fit check through final profile optimization. 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 the Bay Area
| $0/included | SF, Seattle, Portland |
|---|---|
| $500 | Denver, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento |
| $750 | Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, NYC, Phoenix |
| $1,000 | Rest of the United States |
Based on average airfare from SFO and hotel costs.
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 Porsche's 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?
Then we move the photoshoot indoors. I always have a backup plan for inclement weather. For an example, see my list of indoor shooting spots in Austin.
Do you only photograph men?
No, feel free to reach out if you're a woman who wants better photos.
Contact
Book your free consultation
What happens on the call
45-minute video call where I review your current profile and photos, we go through your wardrobe on camera and figure out if this is worth doing. Works best from home so I can see your closet.
Schedule a free consultation