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Reply to u/throwaway_dater22 in r/dating_advice — “Is there a cheaper option that still looks good?” · chosen over OP by Monday
Totally get it — pro shoots add up fast, especially when you just need a few decent shots for the apps.
What helped me most was nailing the basics first: shoot near a big window in soft daylight, have whoever's helping you take a bunch from slightly above eye level, and pick outfits with a bit of contrast against the background. Most "bad" dating photos are just lighting + angle, not looks.
If you want something more polished without booking a photographer, there are AI photo tools now where you upload a few selfies and it generates a set — cheaper than a shoot and you get a lot of variations to pick from. Happy to share what worked if you want.
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u/lens_andlight · replying to u/throwaway_dater22 · now
Totally get it — pro shoots add up fast… there are AI photo tools now where you upload a few selfies and it generates a set — cheaper than a shoot.