Make this photo of you
Shirtless Photo.
Polarizing. Works for some demographics. Hurts more often than it helps. Add a few selfies once and get a version that works in about 60 seconds. Want it moving? One more click.
The version that works
Best at photo 3+
Same shot, slow turn
Made fromOne crowded beach photoWhy this shot works
Shirtless photos work in narrow contexts. Beach, pool, post-workout. For users whose target demographic responds to that signal. Outside those contexts, they overwhelmingly hurt match rates because they read as low-effort and as 'this is what I'm leading with.'
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Limit to one, in a clearly-context'd setting
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Place at position 3+
03
Beach or pool
Context is obvious.
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Single shirtless photo, position 3 or later, never lead
Three steps. No photographer.
- 1
Add a few selfies, once
Magnt learns your face from a handful of clear photos. After that, just switch on Me.
- 2
Use this idea, or say it your way
The prompt is filled in for you. Change the city, the outfit or the time of day.
- 3
Get it in about 60 seconds
Download it full size, try a variation, or turn it into a short video.
Ready-to-use prompt
A shirtless photo of me in a real place, soft natural light from the side, caught mid-moment with a relaxed, real expression, natural skin texture, shot on a 35mm lens.
- Me: on
- Style: Natural
- Shape: 4:5
- Photo, then video
Same shirtless photo, four kinds of light
Swap one line in the prompt and the whole photo changes.
“Hi, nice to meet you.”
The video version
Bring it to life.
Turn your shirtless photo into a 5 or 10 second clip. Pick a move, or type a line and you say it to the camera.
720p or 1080p. Ready in a few minutes.
If you like this one
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Questions
Should I use a shirtless photo on my profile?
Polarizing. Works for some demographics. Hurts more often than it helps. Shirtless photos work in narrow contexts. Beach, pool, post-workout. For users whose target demographic responds to that signal. Outside those contexts, they overwhelmingly hurt match rates because they read as low-effort and as 'this is what I'm leading with.'
Where should a shirtless photo go in my profile?
A shirtless photo works best at photo 3+. Lead with a clear, well-lit shot of your face.
When does a shirtless photo hurt?
Bathroom mirror shirtless. Universal swipe-left. Position 1. Autoswipe pass for a large fraction of users. Multiple shirtless photos. Reads as one-dimensional.
What should I avoid in a shirtless photo?
Mirror selfie shirtless. Multiple shirtless across the profile. Position 1 shirtless under any circumstances.
Will it still look like me?
Yes. Your face, skin and build stay yours. Magnt changes the light and the place, not the person.
How long does it take?
About 60 seconds for a photo. Videos take a few minutes.
Can it talk in the video?
Yes. Type a line and you say it to the camera, in a 5 or 10 second clip.
What if I don’t love the result?
Change one line in the prompt and try again, or ask for a variation. Keep only the ones you like.
Your shirtless photo is ready when you are.
A few selfies in. A better photo out. Then make it move.