Perfect Imperfect Photo

OPW -- Oct 8 -- Here's the perfect example of why the dating industry needs to offer more feedback on photos, and/or offer LookBetterOnline.com photography sessions. The photo to the left was on boomertown.com/dating. A 63 year old lady. It looks like her ex-boyfriend/husband is standing to her right. You can't see her face clearly. It's too small and covered in shadows. And, she doesn't look very happy, despite being on a fun day out on a boat. It's the perfect example of a very marginal photo that does nothing to show this lady off at her best. Also, I'll bet its at least 5 years old. This is the only photo on her profile. Its better than nothing, but the photo approval staff should have emailed her to invite her to submit more photos and let her know the photo was less than ideal. Is this the photo that is going to help her find the love of her life? Daters need help. Are you helping your members proactively? They might not dig through to your FAQ's/guidelines on photos, but they will read a tailored email back to them in response to their submitting a photo. - Mark Brooks