# Dating App Headshots Max Schwartz is Helping People Hook Up More Often with Better Tinder Photos By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-photos References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369260/Photographer-Takes-Tinder-Headshots-That-Help-His-Subjects-Get-Laid/) & [tinderheadshots](http://tinderheadshots.com) Given that the premise of popular dating app [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-ai-photo-selection) is almost entirely based on visuals, it goes without saying if you want a lot of matches then your Tinder photos have to be good. One photographer is capitalizing on this by starting Tinder Headshots, a picture-taking service to help his customers "get laid." Based out of Brooklyn, Max [Schwartz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrounder-seasonings) believes in helping Tinder users uncover a "slightly better looking version" of themselves. For $75 Schwartz hopes the Tinder photos he takes for you will help you get a few more swipes at finding true love. While some people have taken a different approach to finding an interested mate in their area, such as posting funny photos or silly selfies, Schwartz is taking the [professionally retouched route](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-photo-successful-first). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Visual Optimization:** Opportunities for businesses to provide professional photo services for online profiles in various industries, improving visual representation and increasing engagement. - **Personal Branding:** The growing importance of cultivating an authentic and attractive personal brand on social media platforms, creating opportunities for photography services that enhance self-presentation. - **Image-based Online Dating:** The rise of image-focused dating platforms and the demand for high-quality, visually appealing photos for successful online dating experiences, opening up opportunities for photographers to provide tailored image services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for photography businesses to cater specifically to individuals seeking visually optimized online profiles, developing specialized services and packages. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunities for businesses to incorporate professional photo services into their social media marketing strategies, enhancing their brand's online presence and engagement. - **Online Dating Platforms:** Opportunities for dating platforms to collaborate with professional photographers or offer integrated photo services as a value-added feature, improving the user experience and increasing match success rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-ai-photo-selection.md) - [Profile Photo Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-photo-ai.md) - [AI Dating Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-photo-ai1.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Profile Pics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinders-ai-photo-selector.md) - [AI-Powered Swiping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-swipe-for-tinder.md) - [AI Dating Profile Optimizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstpic.md) - [AI Headshot Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshotgrapher.md) - [AI Headshot Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbrush-studio.md) - [Fish Pic Dating App Bans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-pics.md)