Sophie Bennett
I'm a portrait photographer who spent the last eight years shooting dating-app photos for guys - the awkward, the camera-shy, the ones who swore they were 'unphotogenic.' I know exactly which shots get a right swipe and which ones quietly kill a profile.
Articles by Sophie Bennett

Why Your Tinder Photos Look Blurry (and How to Fix It for Good)
Blurry Tinder photos come from compression, low-res sources, and bad light. Here is how to diagnose each cause and get consistently sharp photos that stay crisp.

The Right Way to Take a Selfie for Tinder (and When Not To)
A selfie can work as a Tinder photo or quietly kill your profile. Here is exactly when a selfie helps, when it hurts, and how to shoot one that looks good.

How to Take Good Dating Profile Pictures (a Photographer's Guide for Men)
A dating photographer walks men through lighting, angles, phone setup, and posing to shoot good dating profile pictures at home, plus a fast AI fallback.

The Best Dating Profile Pictures for Men: A 6-Photo Lineup That Works
A dating photographer's guide to the best dating profile pictures for men: the exact 6-photo lineup, what each slot does, and the mistakes that quietly kill your matches.