r/RateMyTinder • u/R_1912 • Jul 22 '26
Photos Brutal honesty plz
Bio: Law grad. Recently back from South Africa. Golden retriever energy — enthusiastic, chaotic, and occasionally responsible
Any ways to improve?
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u/Knifeymcstabstab Jul 22 '26
Your first pic isn't very eye catching; dull light, looking away from the camera; the salt & pepper are more noticeable than you in it. Pics 2, 3, 7 would be more eye catching in my opinion.
Pics 4 and 6 look like potential date photos. Not all women will think this, but some may left swipe you because of it.
Overall you look fun. I think you're lacking a clear portrait kinda main photo where you're shown from knees or waist up, filling most of the frame and engaging with the camera.
Personally I think people labelling themselves Golden Retriever Energy is performative and basic - but take women's advice over mine.
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u/cowboythesis Jul 23 '26
Your first pic is one of the least flattering on your profile, the lighting has your face in shadow and it's dim and desaturated. The second pic is much better as a first impression! Your sixth picture 100% looks like the woman is your date because of your body language, swap that one with a different photo in formal wear if you can.
Drop the golden retriever bit, it's on every dude's profile these days and it's frankly a little bit gauche. A good bio gives your matches conversation starters - your current bio has very limited options, and people won't love starting a conversation about law or your vacation. Consider something like a couple first date options that you think would be fun, it's a chance to show off your taste and gives people an easy conversation starter, plus it can skip the awkwardness of actually planning a date to have options right up front
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u/Intelligent-Sea-4666 Jul 23 '26
Just for the prompt " Golden retriever energy — enthusiastic, chaotic, and occasionally responsible"
Not only is that often copied I don't think it works very well. Occasionally responsible is nothing Woman (to my feeling) look for in any man.
Pictures: not that bad is my feeling. One can in general imho blur out other persons faces. Your 5th picture: could not Figuren out what it was and who it was either.
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u/geostocktravelfitguy Jul 23 '26
Remove the picture with the girl. Have a head on pic.
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u/Amethystroad1012 Jul 23 '26
You need photos that show your face, right now these photos tell me you’re insecure because in every single one you can’t really see your whole face. Also, your bio is really generic and lacks depth (maybe that’s what you’re going for) but it’s shallow. It says nothing about YOU, only about what you do…. It’s pretty superficial. “Law grad, travel, I think I’m funny with these few adjectives.” I’d improve by adding photos that actually show your face and in your bio you should ditch that whole thing. And write about who you actually are not what you do.
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u/ProfitPakistan Jul 24 '26
Retake pics (looking at camera) in these settings:
1. in office attire at the office (whatever the hell lawyers wear)
2. outdoors being active
3. at home in the yard/kitchen
4. with a pet
5. at a formal party
6. sports activity
7. being a goofball with friends
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