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Photo Guidelines

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Make sure it's a good quality

Avoid photos with the sun at your back and look out for "red eye." If photos are too blurry, they may be rejected.

For All Photos

Be creative
Feel free to submit artistic photos (i.e. sepia tones, colorization, etc.). Go classic and try black and white photography.

Keep it fresh
Upload recent photos of yourself. Otherwise, dates will notice a difference when you meet.

Don't upload a drawing or a copyrighted image
Caricatures, drawings or other illustrations will not be accepted. Also do not send images that feature celebrities, cartoon characters or other copyrighted work.

No "racy" photos
Our customer care team will evaluate your photos to make certain that they're not too suggestive or explicit. Don't show too much skin. Photos with nudity or sheer, or otherwise "see-through," material below the waist will be rejected.

No kids–only photos
You can include pictures of yourself with your children, but please don't submit photos of them by themselves. After all, they've got to be 18 to post a profile!

For Primary Photos

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Put your best face forward
Your face must appear in your primary photo and must not be obscured.

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No group photos
Don't send a group photo for your Primary photo. We can't be certain of who you are and we will not be able to crop the photo.

For Additional Photos

Rotated Photo

Don't submit photos that need to be rotated. We will only rotate and/or crop your primary photo.

You may include:
- Photos of your pet
- Photos of scenery, landscapes, or buildings you like
- Group photos of you and your friends

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How will my photos be seen by other members?

Primary photos
Your Primary photo appears on every page of your profile, and a smaller version shows up when other members search for matches. Match.com may resize or even crop your Primary photo to create that smaller image.

Additional photos
Members can view other images you submit by selecting "additional photos" in your profile.