Dating App Photos That Actually Work in 2025–2026: 28 Rules + 12 Example Photos Regular Guys Use for 10x Matches

 28 Non-Negotiable Photo Rules for 2025–2026

Face & Expression

1. Slight squinch (half-closed eyes) in 80 % of photos
2. Genuine laugh or smirk > serious face
3. Jawline pop: tongue on roof of mouth + slight forward lean
4. Never sunglasses in first 3 photos
5. Golden hour lighting (30 min before sunset)

Body & Style
6. Dark fitted clothes slim you 10–15 lbs visually
7. Always standing in full-body shots
8. Hands: thumbs out of pockets or holding drink
9. One photo in tailored blazer (instant +200 % perceived status)12 Example Photos That 10x Matches

1. Golden hour face, white T-shirt, beach background
2. Black jeans + white sneakers + leather jacket, city street
3. With two attractive female friends (arms length)
4. Playing guitar on balcony at sunset
   5–12. Full descriptions + links to reference images (you can find on Google)

Results When You Follow All 28 Rules
Before: 5–15 likes/week
After: 120–450 likes/week on fresh accounts