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Think your looks are holding you back? Mikel and Christian thought the same—until they followed this plan.

First, you’ll see their transformation. Then I’ll show you how to pull it off yourself.

How Mikel went from 0 matches to a solid inbox (with a little help and a Photoshop upgrade)

Mikel bought my course on “how to win on Tinder” and soon after, he sent me a few emails saying he was using my exact strategy, my exact lines… but still getting zero results

I asked about his photos.

Because my method (or any method) doesn’t work unless you’ve got halfway decent pics. But he swore he’d uploaded the best ones he had

Okay, fair. But results? Still zero

So I told him: Send me your pics. Let’s see if that’s where it’s all falling apart.

And here’s what he sent me:

The kind of pic that even bots swipe left on.

After looking at his photos, I told him: 

“Mikel, you and I are in the same league. If I’m getting laid, there’s no reason you can’t…”

“But with pics like these? Not even the best strategy on the planet (a.k.a. mine) can save you.”

“Here’s the deal. We hop on Skype, I walk you through exactly how to get photos that actually work—and once you’ve got them, you try my strategy again.”

But there was one little issue. Mikel was broke. Like, broke as hell.

So I made him a proposition:

“I’ll help you for free—and in exchange, you give me permission to share your photos with my list.”

He agreed.

And what happened next?

Mikel got a buddy to help with the photos… we worked on his setup… and this was the result:

Way better, right?

But I told him, “We’re not done yet.”

Because with just a little Photoshop magic—nothing crazy, just light touches—he’d get even more matches and way better conversations. Not catfish-level edits, just enough to make a difference.

Let’s be real: every girl on Tinder has edited photos. Why shouldn’t we?

He agreed.

Here’s what the final result looked like:

From zero matches to Jason Statham… the Walmart version.
Not perfect. But it works.

Wondering what I actually edited in Photoshop?

I used the liquify tool to make his neck a bit thicker, gave his chin a stronger shape, and sharpened his jawline.

That’s my go-to formula for average guys.

In Mikel’s case, I also gave his nose a slight tweak.

Nothing extreme. Just enough to seriously boost his chances—without ever crossing into catfish territory. According to Mikel, not a single girl has ever called him out.

That’s the line you want to stay on.

Now scroll back up.

Look at his “before” pics.

Now look at the final version.

Kinda makes it obvious why decent photos are everything for an average guy, right?

Mikel got back on Tinder, ran the strategy again…
And boom—dry spell over.

Now he’s hooking up with multiple women in friends-with-benefits situations.

No, they’re not 9s or 10s like the ones you see in the “guru” photo examples. But according to him? 

He’s dating out of his league—and loving every second of it.

All it took was better photos and a solid strategy. That’s it. Nothing magical.

How Christian went from 0 dates to 300 matches in 48 hours

Christian is a 40-year-old guy from Western Europe. When he reached out for help, I asked about his background—and of course, I asked to see his photos.

He already warned me: he knew his photos weren’t great.

He said he hadn’t even gotten 10 matches with them.

Then he sent me these:

No surprise there. His pics were total trash. That’s why he wasn’t getting a single date.

We jumped on Skype, I gave him the full photo playbook, and he got to work.

But instead of asking a buddy for help like Mikel did, Christian went on Craigslist (or the local version of it) and found a photographer.

To put it in perspective, a pro photoshoot in our city usually runs you $350- $500 for an hour.

Christian? He found an amateur with a good camera for $175. That’s all he needed—because he already had my exact instructions to follow.

Smart move.

As soon as the photographer sent him the pics, Christian uploaded them to his new Tinder account. The very next day, he hit me up with a screenshot…

“249 Likes”.

What happened next?

He cracked 300 likes in the first 48 hours. And using my exact strategy, the guy was landing up to 4 dates a week.

But hey, don’t take my word for it—here’s what Christian had to say:

Yeah, I’m just an average guy and thanks to Charlie, I finally saw the light.

It’s true, I ended up with 300 girls on Tinder… and how do you even manage that?? Good question, because I had no idea. For me, even getting 10 matches used to feel like a win. But now? It was 300.

A lot of them didn’t reply, of course. So I started talking to them 10 at a time, just to lock in a few dates for the weekend… and what happened? I ended up with one on Thursday, one on Friday, one on Saturday, and one on Sunday.

There was just one problem… new girls kept coming in. It was intense. I’ll admit, it got a bit overwhelming—but honestly? It felt amazing. Really glad I found this. Hope to see you guys again soon!

Christian was so happy with his results that he actually offered to let me share his story and photos with my list.

Here’s what Christian actually uploaded to his profile:

Not bad, right?

I did the usual edits—tightened the neck, sharpened the chin and jawline. Nothing crazy, just enough to make a solid difference.

Now scroll back up and look at the first set again.

Most guys have no clue what they’re leaving on the table just because their pics suck.

Maybe you’re one of them.

How to upgrade your photo game

These are the 15 essential tips you need to take the best profile photos possible—and finally start getting the matches you deserve.

📸 Before You Take the Shot: Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail

1. Blurry, pixelated, cropped pics? Instant death.

If you’re digging through old Facebook albums to find something half-decent, you’ve already lost.

Low-res? Cropped? Hiding behind a friend’s shoulder?

She’ll think, “this guy’s got nothing better to show.”

And that means next.

Use a proper phone. A good camera if you can. Never crop. And if you edit, do it smooth and subtle.

2. Light is everything.

Best time to shoot? Early morning or golden hour before sunset.

Worst time? Midday sun. Harsh shadows, weird lighting, makes you look like you’re melting. And if it’s cloudy? Even worse. Grey skies = low contrast = low sex appeal.

If you want your pics to pop, go for:

  • clean backgrounds

  • bold color contrast (sky, grass, city)

  • minimal distractions

Yes, filters are allowed—as long as it still looks real.

3. The background can screw you.

Indoor shots are risky—bad lighting, plus your background says more than you think.

Women notice everything: the tacky couch, your mom’s lotions, the sad little shelf behind you. And whether they realize it or not, they’re judging your lifestyle.

Stick to outdoor shots.

But not just any outdoors—don’t be the guy sitting on a broken bench with a dumpster behind him.

Pick something with a clean, decent vibe.

4. Your colors need to hit

You want her eyes on you, not the mess behind you.

High contrast works: a blue sky, a green park, some warm colors in your outfit.

Keep the background simple or blur it if needed.

No visual noise. No chaos.

Clean, bright, sharp—that’s what gets likes.

5. Summer pics can betray you

If it’s blazing hot and you’re rocking shorts and a tee, that’s a tough sell—unless you’ve got the body for it.

If you’re thin or soft around the edges, layering is your friend.

Shirt + sweater + fitted jacket = clean, sharp, masculine.

You’ll see the difference immediately.

👔 Appearance & Style: Your Face, Hair, Beard and Clothes All Matter

6. Your face isn’t the problem—your expression is

If you’ve got a neutral face and throw in a goofy smile or soy-boy eyebrow raise, congratulations—you just killed your own vibe.

Look: hot guys can smile all day and still pull.

But if you’re average and you smile in your photos? You’re giving off “sweet, safe, never-gonna-fuck” energy.

That’s not what we want.

Ignore those gurus who swear by Photofeeler results. Sure, girls rate your smile higher—but they’re not rating how horny it makes them.

They’re rating what looks “nice.”

You know what’s better than nice?

A straight face. A confident stare. A smirk like you’re James Bond ordering a drink.

7. Your eyes need work—fix them in-camera

Hunter eyes = sexy. Big, round eyes = teddy bear energy.

Not ideal.

Do this instead: squinch.

It’s subtle—slightly raise your lower eyelids. It gives you that lowkey killer stare.

Got weird eyes? Sunglasses help.

But don’t wear them in every pic—show at least one side-angle shot where one eye is visible.

Pro tip: use badass shades like Ray-Ban Aviators.

And for the love of God, no eyeglasses. Not in pics, not on first dates. You’ll look harmless. Or worse—forgettable.

8. Beard game = cheat code

A clean, trimmed beard can turn a 5 into a 7.

If yours sucks, no problem. Use FaceApp to add a realistic one. Seriously—it works.

I’ve seen average guys go from “meh” to “damn” with just one fake-beard photo.

Bonus: if you already have a beard, FaceApp can make it look better.

And always throw in one clean-shaven pic so she’s not surprised later.

Not convinced it works? 

In April 2024, a FaceApp pic of Mark Zuckerberg with a fake beard went viral. It looked so real, people thought it was legit.

His wife even joked on Instagram, and women on social media said he went from “Mark Zuckerberg” to “Mark Fuckerberg.” 

It was that much of a glow-up. That’s the power of a beard—real or digital.

9. Balding? Own it. Hair? Flaunt it.

If you’re losing your hair, stop fighting it. Shave it clean. Done.

If you’ve still got hair, make it count.

Get a proper cut. No “lazy trims” or hiding the hairline.

Have good hair? Don’t cut it short just because it’s easy. You’re wasting a free upgrade.

Steal Brad Pitt’s or Beckham’s look—whatever works for your face.

10. Dress like money—even if you don’t have it

You want her first thought to be: “This guy has his shit together.”

Because once she’s in your bed, your bank account won’t matter. But if she thinks you’re broke at first glance? Swipe left.

No need to wear a suit. But look sharp.

I like this kind of outfit:

Or browse Ralph Lauren / Tommy Hilfiger online and copy the vibe using Zara or wherever you shop.

Some basics:

  • No undershirts peeking under your collar

  • Clothes should fit—not tight, not baggy

  • Colors should go together. If you’re clueless, use Google or ask ChatGPT

🔥 Posing Like a Pro (Without Looking Like a Try-Hard)

11. Photoshoot? Great. Just don’t make it obvious.

If you’re gonna pay a photographer—or ask a buddy to snap your pics—mix it up.

Different outfits. Different angles. Different backgrounds.

You want your photos to feel casual, not like your mom booked you a modeling session.

Studio pics = instant death. They scream “desperate guy trying to impress with fancy lighting.”

You don’t need to change pants every time. Just rotate your top layers:

  • One combo with a shirt, sweater, and jacket

  • One where you switch jackets

  • One without the jacket—shirt only or shirt + sweater

Pick your top four shots.

If two outfits repeat, no biggie—put them first and last in your profile to keep it low-key.

12. The high-converting poses (yes, we tested this)

OKCupid ran a massive study and found one pose that crushes for guys:

Sunglasses + serious face + not looking at the camera + slight profile angle

Mikel and Christian both did it—and boom: matches.

Don’t go full sunglasses in every pic though. One or two is enough. You want mystery, not “what’s he hiding?”

Best go-to poses:

  • Leaning casually on a wall

  • Sitting on stairs or the back of a bench

  • Waist-up shots when standing

  • Full-body if sitting (but only if the pose is solid)

Just look relaxed. Like you’re used to women wanting you.

13. What not to do (aka the rookie mistakes)

Summer pics? Not your friend.

Shorts? Only if you’re ripped.

Short-sleeved tees? Same deal—only if your arms are solid.

If you’re skinny, soft, or average-looking: layer up. Shirt + sweater + fitted jacket = cheat code.

Here’s an example of Tom Torero:

Now check this:

Night and day.

If your body isn’t helping you, your outfit better carry some weight.

🧨 Edit Your Pics (But Don’t Go Full Catfish)

14. How to tweak your photos like a pro (without getting banned)

Want to boost your swipe rate without lying about who you are?

Cool—here’s the trick: just sharpen your jawline, tighten the neck, and enhance your chin using Photoshop’s Liquify tool. A little goes a long way.

Best shot for this? Side or ¾ angle.

You want subtle upgrades—not a full-blown cartoon version of yourself.

If you do it right, no girl will notice. But your likes? Oh, they’ll notice.

Got patchy facial hair? Fix it with FaceApp.

No beard at all? Add one with FaceApp. It works.

Some guys even stack FaceApp beards on top of their real ones—to make them look perfect. And yeah, it gets results.

Just be smart: always include at least one side photo without the beard. That way, she knows what to expect before the date.

🧠 Uploading Like a Genius: The Perfect Photo Setup

Once your pics are ready, don’t just throw them up randomly. Your order matters.

Here’s how to stack your deck:

  1. First photo = your golden ticket.
    Sunglasses, alpha pose, solid outfit, clean outdoor background. No smile. ¾ angle. If you only have one good pic, it better be this one.

  2. Second: new outfit, no sunglasses, clean lighting, different background. Still alpha vibes.

  3. Third: something a little more relaxed. Maybe sitting. Less stiff, more “this guy has it together.”

  4. Fourth: a bit more casual but still masculine. Never goofy. Never weak.

If you repeat an outfit in two pics? Cool. Just drop the duplicate as the last one in the lineup. Nobody scrolls that far unless they’re already interested.

Bonus: don’t upload seven mid pics.

Four solid shots beat a full album of mediocrity every time.

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