What Order Should Your First 3 Dating App Photos Be In?

One of the most common questions I get is what order your first three dating app photos should be in. The answer is actually pretty simple.

Your first photo is your hero shot:


This is a great example of a hero shot because it looks like you on a really good day. Natural, candid, relaxed, and giving someone something real to connect with.

This is the one that needs to look like you on your best day. Clear face, good light, no weird angle, no sunglasses, no guessing. If this photo is not doing its job, the rest of the profile is already working overtime.

Your second photo is your reaction photo:


Who says you can't have a great fishing shot? This is a great example of a reaction photo that gives people an opportunity to respond.

This is where a little context helps. You doing something real, a hobby, an activity, something that gives people an actual way to start a conversation instead of just liking your face and moving on.

Your third photo is your fashion full body shot:

Mate your looking dapper there?! This is a great example of what I call the Fashion full body shot, its time to show of your style.


People want the full picture, not a random collection of cropped selfies. This shot shows your style, your build, and how you carry yourself, which matters more than most people think.

The first three matter the most. The rest of the shots are complementary to these, and I have a way of putting those together that we can talk through on the phone. When we shoot your session, we build out 8 different looks so your profile feels intentional, natural, and a lot more like real life.