How do I take better pictures of myself for dating apps?
First: it’s not about having a pro photographer or the fanciest camera. The key to better dating photos is knowing what you’re actually trying to say.
Enter your Aura of Intent - the invisible, emotional “vibe” your photo gives off. It’s what helps someone feel you before they know you. Are you coming across as open? Curious? Confident? Distant? Nervous?
Your intent might be to seem friendly and warm, but if the lighting is harsh, your posture stiff, and your eyes aren’t engaged - your aura may not match your goal.
Here’s how to align your photos with your actual intent:
• Know your signal. Before taking photos, ask: How do I want someone to feel when they see me?
• Show don’t tell. Smiling can feel warm, but so can quiet confidence or relaxed stillness. The key is congruence. Do you feel what you want to express?
• Less performance, more presence. Instead of “posing,” imagine you’re being seen by someone who already likes you. That little internal shift changes everything.
• Use light, space, and expression intentionally. A soft morning light with a relaxed face tells a very different story than a stiff selfie in office lighting.
You don’t need to be a photographer to make someone feel you, you just need to be a little more intentional. The next time you snap a photo, ask yourself:
Is this picture just showing me… or is it showing how it feels to be with me?
That’s the difference between a scroll and a spark.
Not sure what your photos are really saying?
LoveLens decodes your Aura of Intent so you can choose images that connect more deeply and spark the right kind of attention.