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Throwback Photo (Old Photo).

Catfishing-light. Even one old photo damages credibility. Add a few selfies once and get a version that works in about 60 seconds. Want it moving? One more click.

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Restored wedding photo of a couple outside a church, in clear color

The version that works

Best at photo 3+

Same shot, slow turn

Faded, scratched old wedding photoMade fromOne faded old print

Why this shot works

Using photos that are more than two years old is the single biggest catfishing-light pattern in dating apps. The misalignment between profile photos and in-person reality is often the cause of disappointing first dates. Even one obviously-old photo in your set damages your credibility across all the others.

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Take new photos

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If you must use an old photo, label it ('throwback to 2020')

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Almost never

Update your photos.

Three steps. No photographer.

  1. 1

    Add a few selfies, once

    Magnt learns your face from a handful of clear photos. After that, just switch on Me.

  2. 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. 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 throwback photo (old 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 throwback photo (old photo), four kinds of light

Swap one line in the prompt and the whole photo changes.

7:30 pm, sun low

Golden hourLow sun, warm skin, long shadows.Try this

Late morning, by the window

Window lightIndoors, one big window, nothing else.Try this

Cloudy afternoon

OvercastSoft, even light with no harsh shadows.Try this

8:30 pm, lights coming on

Blue hourLights coming on, sky still blue.Try this

“Hi, nice to meet you.”

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The video version

Bring it to life.

Turn your throwback photo (old photo) into a 5 or 10 second clip. Pick a move, or type a line and you say it to the camera.

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720p or 1080p. Ready in a few minutes.

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Questions

Should I use a throwback photo (old photo) on my profile?

Catfishing-light. Even one old photo damages credibility. Using photos that are more than two years old is the single biggest catfishing-light pattern in dating apps. The misalignment between profile photos and in-person reality is often the cause of disappointing first dates. Even one obviously-old photo in your set damages your credibility across all the others.

Where should a throwback photo (old photo) go in my profile?

A throwback photo (old photo) works best at photo 3+. Lead with a clear, well-lit shot of your face.

When does a throwback photo (old photo) hurt?

Always. Viewers can detect inconsistency in your set.

What should I avoid in a throwback photo (old photo)?

Mixing old and recent photos without labeling. Profile that's mostly photos from your slimmer/different-haircut era.

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 throwback photo (old photo) is ready when you are.

A few selfies in. A better photo out. Then make it move.

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