Photos that work
Choosing, ordering, and protecting your photos.
Last updated 2026-05-29
Photos do a lot of the heavy lifting on a profile. A few small choices can make a big difference.
What works
- A clear primary photo where your face is well-lit and unobstructed
- Two or three additional photos that show range — outdoors, with friends (your face still clearly visible), a hobby
- Recent shots, ideally taken in the last year
What to skip
- Heavy filters and beauty effects
- Group photos as your primary — reviewers can't tell which person you are
- Photos with phone numbers, social handles, or other contact info in them
- Photos of other people without their consent
Reordering
Drag and drop in Profile → Edit → Photos to reorder. The first photo is your primary; it's what shows on your card in the discover feed.
"Visible before match"
Each photo has a toggle. By default, photos are shown only after a connection is accepted. Turn on Visible before match on the ones you'd like everyone to see in the discover feed.
Reporting and removal
If a photo is flagged by our automated review or another member, you'll receive a notification with the specific reason. You can appeal via the link in that notification.
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