

On Photofeeler, users that rate this type of photo as “intense” often also mark them as “aggressive” and say they would “prefer a smile” - in essence, asking the photo subject to soften their approach.

And in business, no one wants to work with someone who seems harsh and judgmental. Therefore, it feels safer for women to swipe left on photos that seem threatening.

In dating, safety is a huge concern for women. (An upward camera angle can exacerbate this feeling, making the photo subject appear looming and superior.) Piercing eye contact with no warmth makes people feel objectified and anxious. Piercing eye contact with no smileĪ direct stare without a smile can be interpreted as confrontational, hostile, or even predatory to someone who doesn’t already know you. Usually this note is used when the subject of the photo is making the viewer feel a bit uneasy. Are you getting the “I think they seem a bit intense in this photo” Quick Note on Photofeeler?
