Looking for fun dating profile photo ideas? Different poses, or places that make for a great dating app profile picture? Then here’s 15+ fun dating profile picture ideas – you can easily have a go at recreating for your own dating app profile.
See, choosing a good mix of photos is essential for improving your dating profile.
In fact, we wrote here about why you need to stop overusing selfies on dating apps. It’s a BIG DEAL, and is likely to be doing far more harm than good!
The good news is – there’s plenty of fun & different dating app photo ideas here that can inspire you, and a lot of these, are surprisingly easy to recreate.
15+ Fun Dating Profile Photo Ideas
So, let’s get stuck in, shall we? In no particular order, here’s 15+ fun dating profile photo ideas.
Have a scroll through, see which ones best resonate with you, then head out with friends or family to snap some new pictures for your profile!
You may find you actually have some like these already. In which case – simply dig them out and update them on your profile.
TOP TIP: Don’t worry about each and every photo looking perfect. What matters more is that the mix of photos best represents YOU and who you truly are inside.
(I know, I know, it can be hard to stop comparing yourself to others, and truly feel confident about the way that you look. But try to work on it. Pop that on your Singles Personal Development Plan, as it’ll seriously support you on your dating journey – and later in life!)
Anyway, let’s get started with these dating profile picture ideas, hey?!
If you’re looking for fun poses in different places, consider…
1) The Classic Cocktail Photo
First up, a fun photo idea is of you, drinking a drink, when out with friends. It’s a great way to demonstrate that you like getting out and about with friends, without having to feature your friends in the photo.
2) Creative Cocktail Photo
Similarly, if you want to show you’re out with friends, whilst being the sole focus of the picture, something like this is a seriously clever photo idea…
Get your friend to “cheers” their drink against yours, whilst you smile at the camera or look down at the drinks and “cheers” it back.
3) Sweet Drinks Smile Photo
Want to show your potential match exactly what your future date might look like? Then get your friend to sit opposite you, and take a picture of you smiling sweetly opposite.
TOP TIP: If you get into the habit of doing this every time you go out, it eases the pressure of taking “the one” each time, and you’ll find you end up with something that looks and feels far more natural. It doesn’t have to take long – literally just 20 seconds to click a few pictures!
4) Cute Coffee Date Photo
Or, if you’re more of a coffee gal, a cute coffee shop dating profile photo is a nice addition to pop into the mix. This can be paired with a tag like, “most weekends, you’ll find me like this!”
It gives a little snippet into your life, and when the photo is fun rather than posed, you’re able to really get your personality across.
5) Fun Food Photo
Are you a bit of a foodie? Interested in heading out on different foodie date ideas with your next date? Then show this by having a photo taken of you tucking into one of your favourite foods.
You can still make the photo pretty and cute! This also shows a bit of confidence, and care-free nature – one of the qualities men are really attracted to.
6) Natural Photo With Your Pet
Got a furry friend who you completely adore? Then get someone to take a photo of you just naturally embracing them!
This is one of the simplest dating profile photo ideas, and one of the smartest too…
After all, a study recently proved just how popular pet photos are on dating apps. On average, women saw an increase of 69% more matches when they included a dog in one or more of their pictures. Mind blowing or what, right?!
So what are you waiting for? Make the most of the puppy love, by grabbing your favourite furry friend! Talking of friends…
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7) Photo Dancing With Your Bestie
Feeling shy in front of the camera on your own? Then get your bestie for some moral support, and take some pictures of you just messing around, dancing in front of the camera.
You wouldn’t want this as your main photo, of course, but further down your profile, it gives matches a glimpse into your social life and what you’re like around people you’re most comfortable with, which can be a pretty nice addition.
The other benefit of a dance photo is, your friend can hide their face pretty easily, with their hair or the angle that they’re at on the camera. This keeps the focus on you, and they’re simply complementing the picture and making it easier to take!
8) Big Smile Photo
Did you know that smiling in profile pictures significantly increases your chances of getting matches and messages on dating apps?
Why? Well because it projects warmth, confidence, and approachability.
This is therefore one of the best dating profile photo ideas for that first picture – make it the first thing they see, for a lasting positive first impression.
TOP TIP: Again, practice makes perfect. Get your friends / family to take a picture of you with a big grin, every time you’re out and about, having fun together and in a good mood! Eventually you’ll end up with one you’re really happy with and you can then update your profile picture with this!
9) Adventure Selfie Picture
Now we started this post off with the fact that you DON’T want too many selfies, but selfies in different places, showing different vibes are totally okay.
A relaxed, casual selfie taken in a favourite spot of yours outdoors, or whilst walking, hiking or exploring, is a great way to get across your interests, but also show your sense of adventure and independence.
If you’ve got a singles bucket list, try taking some pictures every time you tick one off – especially if this includes solo date ideas, these provide the perfect opportunity for new pictures!
10) Staged Travel Selfie
Now “real life” photos from your travels or adventures are going to be best, but if you don’t have many of these by yourself… Say most of the photos you took when you were away were with your ex (yikes!) then you can still bring this to your profile by creating a “staged” travel selfie…
Head off in the car with your bestie and recreate a photo like this. It’s very aesthetically pleasing and fun to do, but gets across your “vibe” and passion to potential matches.
11) Action Adventure Photo
Likewise, you can always get your friend to take more of an “action shot” on your next day out somewhere. Walk, smile, laugh, jump, play around, have fun with it!
This is actually important as you should have at least 1 full body photo on your dating profile, but if you take this whilst doing something, it feels a little less daunting!
12) Photo of You Doing Your Favourite Hobby
Whether it’s photography, writing, cycling, playing the piano, or painting pottery – it really doesn’t matter.
What matters is that you have a picture on your dating profile of you doing the #1 hobby you enjoy the most!
This opens up strong conversation starters, whilst getting across the essence of YOU!
Unsure what you love to do in your free time the most? Then now’s the time to find out! There’s plenty of great hobbies for women. So be sure to have fun trying them out.
13) Capture a Candid Photo
Similarly, candid photos work well when it comes to dating app photo ideas.
To take candid photos, the aim is to blend into your surroundings, capture moments naturally, and use techniques like burst mode / quick reflexes to capture unposed, authentic expressions and actions.
This may be a little tricky, depending on who you have on hand to help, but it’s a pretty fun thing to give a go.
TOP TIP: Take photos for your friends too, to make this just as fun for them!
14) Do Your Own DIY Home Photoshoot
If you’re looking for dating profile photo ideas that you can create yourself, without having to rely on anyone else, then don’t forget – you can always do your own mini photoshoot at home.
Simply set your phone on timer, prop it up, or grab a selfie tripod with a button… And it won’t even end up looking like a selfie!
You would only need 1 of these photos for your dating app photo selection, but it’s a nice addition and a great way to start to get more comfortable in front of the camera.
15) Funny / Punny Photos
Last but not least, I want to throw out the fact that you can use clever dating app photo ideas to show a little humour.
This works especially well paired with these funny Hinge prompt answers.
For example, take a photo of you looking lovingly at food, then write a note on your profile like, “If I look at you the same way I do my winter soup, you know you’re onto a winner!”
It’s just a different yet creative way to tie the text and photos altogether and will lead to the strongest dating app profile in the end!
That’s All For This One
So there we have it – that rounds up our 15+ top dating profile picture ideas to help to get you started. These are all ones you can easily recreate yourself or with the help of friends!
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Remember – when used properly, dating apps are an effective and powerful tool, connecting you with singles, with ease. So don’t give up!
Spruce up your profile, get focused, have fun with it, and you’ll find your soulmate far sooner than you think!
Good luck. Wishing you all the very best.
Love,
Ell_xx
