Get matches, not maybes. A dating photo blog for people who actually want good dates.
This blog is for people in Austin and San Antonio who are actually using dating apps and are tired of guessing what works.
Here you will find real talk about online dating photography, written by the person who will be behind the camera with you. We will cover what to wear, where to shoot, how to stop looking weird or intense on camera, and how to build a profile that feels like you instead of a random collection of selfies.
If you hate being photographed but still want better dates, you are in the right place!
Working with a matchmaker? Get your photos sorted first
Hiring a matchmaker in Austin or San Antonio? Your photos still do the heavy lifting. Here's what a professional matchmaker needs from you, and how I
Should I hire a photographer for my dating profile?
Wondering if you should hire a photographer for your dating profile? Here's how a coached, on-location shoot in Austin or San Antonio works.
How much does a dating photographer cost in San Antonio?
A dating photo shoot in San Antonio is $949: my $799 Together package plus a $150 travel fee from Austin. Here's exactly what's included and how it wo
How to get good photos for Hinge
Want better Hinge photos? How to make all six count, what to skip, and how a proper dating photo shoot in Austin or San Antonio gets you six bangers.
Where to take your dating profile photos in San Antonio
The best spots for dating profile photos in San Antonio, from the Pearl to Southtown and the River Walk, and how I pick them for your Hinge, Bumble or
Looking for a Headshot Photographer? You Got Close, Mate.
Looking for a headshot photographer? If your real goal is better Hinge, Bumble, or Tinder photos, Eli Samuel’s Together Package may be the better fit.
How to choose a dating profile photographer in Austin
Picking a dating profile photographer in Austin? Here's what to look for, what to ask, and the red flags that mean you'll end up with headshots instea
Can you help with posing if I am camera shy?
Camera shy? You are not alone. Here is how I help clients through posing step by step so the photos feel natural, relaxed, and actually fun.
What should you wear for your dating profile photos?
Not sure what to wear for your dating profile photos? Here is how I help clients choose outfits that look natural, stylish, and actually feel like the
How is this different from a regular portrait or headshot session?
A headshot gives you one polished image. Dating photography gives you a full profile with candid, natural photos designed to spark reactions and start
Will people think your photos look too professional or ask why they look so good?
Worried your dating profile photos will look too professional? Here is why that can actually help start conversations and make your profile easier to
What Order Should Your First 3 Dating App Photos Be In?
Not sure what your first 3 dating app photos should be? Here is the exact order I recommend so your profile looks better and gets more attention.
Voyage Austin Featured Me. Here’s What They Didn’t Have Room to Say About Online Dating Photography.
Voyage Austin featured Eli Samuel, an online dating photographer in Austin and San Antonio. This post explains how his coached online dating photograp
Eli Samuel Photography Is Featured on Squarespace
Squarespace featured Eli Samuel Photography on their designer marketplace homepage. This post explains what that feature means, how Eli uses Squarespa
Best Locations for Dating Profile Photos in North Austin (Domain Area)
Discover the best locations for dating profile photos in North Austin and the Domain. Real spots I use for online dating photography sessions that cre
What Makes a Great Dating Profile Photo? (A Simple Checklist That Gets Better Matches)
What makes a great dating profile photo. Austin online dating photographer Eli Samuel breaks down a simple checklist of what actually works on Hinge,
Online Dating Photographer in Austin: The Complete Guide to Better Dating Profile Photos (2026)
Online dating photographer in Austin (2026 guide). Learn how to get better dating profile photos for Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder with coached sessions,
No More Bad Selfies: Why Austin Needs Online Dating Photography
Austin is full of smart, interesting people with terrible dating profile photos. In this post, online dating photographer Eli Samuel explains why Aust
Online Dating Photography pricing in Austin
Looking for an online dating photographer in Austin, Texas. I offer coached online dating photography sessions in Austin and San Antonio that use real
Does online dating photography work?
Professional online dating photography in Austin and San Antonio can completely change how your profile performs. In this post, I explain how coached
Discover Austin’s Best Online Dating Photographer
Looking for the best online dating photographer in Austin. This post explains how Eli Samuel’s coached sessions, real locations, and 7‑outfit Together