10 Types Of Photos You Swipe Left To On Dating Apps

If you’ve been on the single and ready to mingle train for a while, I am sure you’ve had your fair share in swiping right. 

You know the photos that associate with “types” where you undeniably swipe left? I mean, a bit harsh but everyone does it, right? Well, we're talking about those today.

From a long-term relationship gal, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into but alas, I joined a dating app for... research 👀

I knew I wasn’t going to get the best ones right away so I also asked my bestie who has been on and off Hinge, Grindr and Tinder to help me out in the dating department. Everyone’s preference is different but I’m sure we can all agree that these are the worst out of the pack.

So, without further ado, here are my findings on the cringiest profiles and immediate swipe left photos to avoid.

1. Their first photo is with a friend or a group of people

Mate, am I dating you or one of your three besties? Unless you tell me exactly who you are, I guess I’m stopping at the next station, baby.

2. Photos at coffee shops or the beach

Get original babes - the classic 12pm brunch shot with your eggs bene or that ‘candid’ (you have over 55 photos in your photo gallery your friend took) ocean snap ain’t fooling nobody. Try something else - photo in the park? At a painting class? Travelling? C’mon man, the options are endless.

3. If they’re wearing sunnies in all of their photos, bugger off

We need to see your eyes. Fancy a bit of blue? Brown? Hazel? Whatever floats your boat - it’s a deal breaking feature so if you do not have any photos without you looking suss or trying to recover from a hangover, we don’t want it.

4. More than one photo in activewear

We know you go to the gym and activewear literally everywhere. That’s enough. We don’t need to see anymore pics of your muscles bulging through your shirt or showing off your Echt clothing on a picnic. Being a gym goer is not a personality trait so, nuh uh, none of that please - we see that enough on Instagram sponsored ads.

5. The person that has a shirtless pic as their first photo

We get it, you rate yourself. Swipe left. Immediately. Bu-bye.

6. The ones of a guy holding up a fish

Look, I’m not going to lie - these shots are kind of adorable. Imagine being as happy and proud as that guy in their pic, holding up a fish they just reeled in. Still, I know the type and they'd rather wake up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday to go fishing than spend it with me - sorry, not about that lifestyle.

7. The flog with a corporate headshot

Alright workaholic, you are off the clock on a dating app. You might have this confused with LinkedIn because clearly, this pic is on the wrong dang platform. If you’re in a suit (ok, not a bad shout) but have a professional photo taken from work on your profile, we're swiping left. Unless the corporate life is your thing, coolios, super like them.

8. Too many photos with their doggo

One photo or two won’t hurt but every single photo? It’s great to show your softer side and we love your doggos but remember that you’re your own person. Maybe even slide in a picture with your mum or grandparents - we all love those humble shots too.

9. Not enough photos… Nev from Catfish, please help me

If you’ve got two photos that look very different and no social media following backing you, that’s it, I'm deeming you a catfish. If you don’t want to look like one, post different photos from different significant events - weddings, parties, engagements? 

10. The one with Snapchat filters over their face

I’m sorry but if you’ve got that dog filter on, it’s a no from me.

Look, I know I haven’t left you with much room for some good piccies for your profile but if you nail it, you’ll find the one! Maybe. We’ll see. But all the best on your dating adventures!