2026-07-15

# Lmao at this dating profile photo optimisation guide

Disclaimer
 - personal
 - target audience - strictly myself

Main
 - [link to guide](https://nsokolsky.substack.com/p/how-to-take-a-perfect-dating-photo)
 - [link to photofeeler](https://www.photofeeler.com/my-tests#view/tf5nzvpevznzn4rz)
   - My main photo scored Smart 4.8, Trustworthy 7.2, Attractive 6.2. Which is basically a bad rating. Also got a note "I think they seem a bit uncomfortable in this photo."
   - I appreciate the honesty though, that such a service offers.
 - More evidence in favour of the fact that I should just ask a friend to make the entire profile. Me putting more effort is making my profile less likeable than someone who puts less effort and just optimises superficial stuff. I clearly have bad judgment here due to previous emotional hangups (which I am now going to maybe give up).
 - Idk now the hangup has shifted to something like - if I make the profile, it will be authentic. If I am finally accepting that I must use an inauthentic profile, then I might as well delegate the entire task to a friend.