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What do I need to consider when selecting a photo?

Choosing the Perfect Photo

Your profile picture gives potential partners their first impression, so it's important to present yourself in the best possible light. Even if photos on LemonSwan are initially blurry, they play a crucial role in your success.

General Photo Guidelines:

• Image Quality: Use sharp, clear images (JPG or PNG, max. 5 MB).

• Format: Ensure correct image orientation.

• Lighting: Good lighting ensures clear visibility of all areas.

• Privacy: Avoid including contact information in photos.

• Authenticity: Avoid excessive editing to create a realistic image.

• Children: Photos of children are not permitted (for their protection).

• Respect: Sexual, racist, or offensive images are not allowed.

• Copyright: Make sure you own the rights to the images you upload.

Tips for Your Profile Picture:

• Focus on You: Choose a photo that focuses solely on you.

• Facial recognition: Your face should be clearly recognizable – a smile conveys friendliness.

• Your best side: Present yourself in the best possible light.

• No group photos: These distract from you.

• Avoid accessories: Hats, helmets, or sunglasses can negatively impact a first impression.

• Pets: Save photos of your pets in your gallery, not as your profile picture.

• Natural look: Avoid filters and heavily edited images.

Tip: Ask someone you trust which picture best represents you.

Tips for your gallery photos:

• Show versatility: Use your gallery photos to showcase different facets of your personality.

• Put yourself in the spotlight: Feature yourself in as many photos as possible.

• Appropriate attire: Choose photos with appropriate clothing.

All photos are reviewed by our staff before publication, usually within 24 hours.

LemonSwan Team
Last updated: 10.11.25 Published: 4 hours ago
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