After a long year of quarantine and needing to be tested before even touching another human being, singles are ready to mingle like never before! Are you ready for this Hot Vax Summer?
More than ever, people are flocking to online dating. We’re thrilled about that. And pets are showing up in singles’ online dating profiles. After social isolation and plenty of pet bonding, it’s no surprise that people are actually looking for dating profiles that incorporate pets in online dating profiles. On the FetchaDate app, sign-up includes a photo of your real pet or a virtual pet (i.e., WingPet) in order to make your introduction.
Simple photo tips for you and your pet in your profile
Who could possibly resist swiping right on an adorable pet? While browsing other users on the FetchaDate app, potential matches first see your real pet or your virtual pet in the search area called “Fetch Who’s Behind”. So you obviously need to know how to catch your potential match’s attention with a stunning photo of your WingPet!
Angles and framing
Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a professional photographer or have an expensive camera to snap the perfect photo of your pet. It’s more in the angle and framing that’ll help others take notice. Close-up images work best. Really show off your pet’s eyes and yours.
Shooting slightly down on the subject matter tends to be more flattering. Also, there are some apps like lensa in the app store where you can do a little touch-up while showing off the real you. Don’t go too far with the touch-ups though. Embrace and be proud of who you are because (eventually) that’s who your date is going to meet anyway.
Clean freak
Okay, you don’t actually need to be a clean freak, but your background should be clear of clutter. Make sure your unmade bed is not in the background, and scoot the trash can out of the shot. Then, get in close so that your face and your pet’s face are the focus of the shot. Choose solo pics of yourself, too.
Natural lighting and reducing red eye in pet photos
Natural lighting is always the best choice for a good photograph. If indoors, take the photo during the sunniest part of the day. Choose a location near a window but away from the glare. Avoid using a flash or creating shadows with artificial lighting if you can.
Speaking of flash, you probably know by now that pets are notorious for having red eye in dog pics. According to Small Business Chronicles, flash will usually show that bright red eye or even green eyes in your pet. This is due to the flash reflecting off of the dog’s retina, making your adorable dog look a little eerie.
There are also red eye pens to remove red eye from dog photos or red eye from cat pictures. Sharpies and other kinds of markers usually do more damage than good. If you can, use technology sites or apps that edit the red eye out and make the eyes as close to their natural appearance. If you must take the photo inside, try to find a well-lit area with natural light to avoid flash. Love to Know suggests using a piece of tissue or opaque plastic over the camera flash to diffuse the light a little more than usual.
If you’re outside, even better. An overcast day can be ideal for photo taking. There are fewer shadows across your face and less squinting.
Sitting pretty
Don’t be afraid to bribe your pet with treats! Coax them into sitting or lying in your selected location, and focus your shot at the pet’s level. Keep their attention with a squeaky toy or a funny noise, then click! Pointing the toy upward usually gets the best results.
Make it funny
There is something about a cat with its tongue out or a dog with a goofy face that makes me want to meet them! Capture intriguing photos with the help of peanut butter for your dog or a push-up treat for your cat. Click away to get the perfect goofy face shot!
A picture-perfect match
Whichever photo you choose, just make sure they are authentic and show off the best memories of you and your pet. Make potential daters want to hang out with the two of you even more!
Want more tips on how to land the best dates? Read “How to Make Your Online Dating Profile Stand Out.”
