With dating websites getting better at making perfect matches, more people are turning to them to find love.
But that also means people are stepping up their game to make a good first impression.
They say love is a many splendored thing. They also say love is a battlefield.
If that’s the case, maybe you should at least be armed with some good pics.
Lisa Appleby has been single for 3 years and is on some of those popular dating sites.
“I'm very picky, well-educated,” she said. “I have really terrific job. I've traveled extensively, so there's a certain type of person that I'm looking for."
As for her own profile, she's not settling for anything amateur and wants an upgrade.
“Being in marketing and advertising, I understand the power of having put your best foot forward, and using a professional photographer is the way to do that instead of just taking a bathroom selfie,” she said.
Professional photographer Al Torres says when he shoots profile pictures, he gets results.
“Lots of people, lots of people. We've had -- two off my head I know for a fact -- got married, and they said it was because of (my) images we got married,” he said.
Torres has been a pro photographer who knows a few things about taking a picture. He's captured images of some of high-profile Houstonians and knows photography inside and out.
“If you're going to do a cell phone, don't do a selfie. Have someone else do it for you,” he said. “Don't use the flash. We want to use as much natural light coming from behind as possible so we don't have a lot of shadows. Do a high angle…Don't do a straight angle shot. You want to do a slight angle and a slight elevation. That'll ensure a great profile."
As for Appleby, she's armed with a new profile, looking for love in all the online places.
Torres says you can get this done professionally for as cheap as $200. He has one more tip if you’re using your cell phone: When it comes to filters, less is more.