Q4ALL: Do men take as flattering of pictures of themselves as women do?

despisedlove2 · 2017-04-23T00:47:13+00:00

Men generally don't really care much about pictures.

exit_sandman · 2017-04-23T01:24:24+00:00

No they don't.

funny_lyfe · 2017-04-23T01:52:53+00:00

I can't take a good picture of myself too save my life. One of the reasons I only do okay on tinder.

IckyStickyPoo · 2017-04-23T01:54:34+00:00

Do women take/post more flattering pictures to dating sites?

Definitely.

Bonus question: is it just harder for a man to look attractive in photos because so much of male attraction is about his carriage and behavior?

We just don't practise like women do.

It's really funny how quickly women find the perfect pose when somebody takes a snapshot.

Perfect angle, perfect smile, perfect posture.

One of my female friends looks the same in every picture ever taken. I often joked that she was like Barney from HIMYM in this regard. : )

That's the problem with the advice that you shouldn't post selfies in your dating profile, but pics where you are doing something with your friends.

Chances are that if a guy takes selfies in the mirror, he will look better than in any "real" pictures.

At least that's how I have to do it.

Tbh some of my male friends have posing for spontaneous pictures down, too.

Boobear3 · 2017-04-23T02:22:01+00:00

They should have someone else take the picture or do a self timer. Most of them don't know how to take selfies. Most of them like lift their chin and look ridiculous in selfies.

DerEwigeKatzendame · 2017-04-23T02:59:52+00:00

Whoever practices more. Who obsesses over their looks and social media presence? Some gay men and some women.

youleftme · 2017-04-23T03:07:58+00:00

In all honesty, I see a small amount more women do it, but a good amount of younger men do the same as well. This is from my own personal experience/looking at my social media feed.

WhiskersNT · 2017-04-23T03:09:02+00:00

A good men's pic is sorta scary looking tbh

It's not the same as a woman's "beauty" shots

Or if that doesn't work for you, at least look cool/interesting

Men should try to portray different things than women

[deleted] · 2017-04-23T01:15:30+00:00

Taking pictures of yourself is gay. I'd like a sculpture or my face on several propaganda screens.

prodigy2throw · 2017-04-23T01:27:55+00:00

You asking if men use Snapchat filters that slim your face?

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[deleted] · 2017-04-23T01:24:48+00:00

Unless you are in LA, most guys don't really try to maximize thier looks + photography

ClarityofDisaster · 2017-04-23T03:17:40+00:00

Lol. I have hand tremors, so everybody takes better selfies than me. That's why my Facebook has pics of cool things I see during my hikes instead of my blurry as fuck mug.

But seriously, I think it's an individual thing. If a man or woman thinks they are attractive and know they can take a great pic, then most of them will. I've seen enough gym rats with shirts off, flexing in the mirror to know that some guys are like that.

SetConsumes · 2017-04-23T03:24:56+00:00

Are the best photographers men or women?

Women on average take more pictures and care more about their pictures and so take better selfies, but if a man wanted to he could be as good if not better.

[deleted] · 2017-04-23T10:25:04+00:00

I thought it was widely accepted that women take better pictures of themselves than men do, apparently some men here don't think this is the case. What are your thoughts? Do women take/post more flattering pictures to dating sites?

Men's thirst makes women's pictures look more flattering. Women's lack of thirst makes most men pictures look neutral.

Bonus question: is it just harder for a man to look attractive in photos because so much of male attraction is about his carriage and behavior?

lol no.

Men's attractiveness is in his looks and height. Male attraction has absolutely nothing to do with carriage and behavior.

Proof:

https://i.redd.it/0tq6koc916ty.jpg

alreadyredschool · 2017-04-24T10:22:33+00:00

I thought it was widely accepted that women take better pictures of themselves than men do, apparently some men here don't think this is the case. What are your thoughts? Do women take/post more flattering pictures to dating sites?

Sure women have more experience, put in more effort, take time to learn it, are more critical of themselves.

Bonus question: is it just harder for a man to look attractive in photos because so much of male attraction is about his carriage and behavior?

Yes of course, in a club so many women give me eyes, start dancing, laugh at the stupidest shit. On tinder are like 800% more hot/good looking girls than in real life and matching is much harder. If it leads to a date they instantly are super into me, not at all like in the messages.

[deleted] · 2017-04-24T13:40:14+00:00

No, men suck at selfies.

that's why online dating is terrible for gauging male attractiveness.

slavicgypsygirl · 2017-05-01T03:31:01+00:00

Yes, just not as many :)

Title	Q4ALL: Do men take as flattering of pictures of themselves as women do?
Author	MissMaude
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Comments	61
Date	April 23, 2017 12:37 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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