Expert Rori Sassoon suggested Sam ditch his sunglasses and cigar-smoking photo.
Sassoon loved how Sam showcased his love of travel and lively personality.
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Sam, a 31-year-old living in Mexico, volunteered to have his Bumble profile reviewed for Insider's Dating App Clinic, a series where we ask experts how to revamp your dating profiles to increase your chances of finding a match.
Sam said he's looking for someone who is open-minded, active, and willing to travel together. His deal breakers are cigarette smoking, people who have children, or people with "strong political opinions in either direction."
Ultimately, Sam wants to meet people he enjoys spending time with, and he is open to a relationship.
"I like to have fun and go on adventures, but also stay in and just chill. I work remotely and travel a lot," Sam told Insider.
Rori Sassoon, the CEO and co-founder of New York City matchmaking service Platinum Poire, told Insider how Sam could improve his dating profile.
From the start, Sassoon could tell Sam 'makes the most of life,' thanks to his collection of lively photos.
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When Sassoon took an initial scroll through Sam's Bumble profile, she said his photo selections accurately portrayed his love of travel and staying active.
"If someone was dating Sam, they have an idea of what their schedule might look like," Sassoon told Insider.
At the same, Sam's written bio comes off as 'vanilla,' Sassoon said. She suggested zeroing in on specifics about his personality and interests.
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She said Sam should ask himself, "How would my friends describe me?" and use that answer to inspire more creative phrases to express his personality.
Instead of saying he loves to travel, for example, he could call himself a "passport fiend," Sassoon said.
She also suggested he describe what being "active" looks like for him.
Sam should also replace his sunglasses photo with ones that better show his face, said Sassoon.
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"We're all visual creatures and far more likely to swipe on someone with a smile, wide eyes, and a full-body photo," Sassoon said.
She tells all of her clients to ditch sunglasses in their dating profiles.
Sassoon said she loved the direction of this photo, and suggested updating it with a non-selfie version.
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According to Sassoon, Sam should consider taking new photos just for his profile.
"Dating app users more commonly than not throw together a profile, without taking the time to truly sell themselves in the most flattering way," she said.
Think about how you want to portray yourself, and build a profile after you figure that out, Sassoon said.
Sam should reconsider this cigar-smoking photograph, since it sends mixed signals about his deal breaker of cigarette smoking, according to Sassoon. It's also obstructing his face.
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"While they are not entirely the same entities, he should be more careful with his photo selection," since it could send mixed messages about his priorities and confuse potential matches, Sassoon told Insider.
She also said Sam should swap blurry photos, even if they show his interests and personality. Instead, find a balance between silly and sexy, Sassoon said.
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"I like that Sam did not include a plethora of group photos, which can confuse and annoy potential swipers," Sassoon told Insider.
At the same time, Sassoon said Sam's overall photo choices suggest he chose "convenience over pictures that show him off."
She said he should focus on taking more "scene-stealing" pictures that play up his flirtatious side.
Overall, Sam is off to a great start with showing, not telling, who he is, said Sassoon. She wants to see more of that, through thoughtful photo selection and words.
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"With his penchant for stand-up comedy, Sam should write a witty line about his current life situation," Sassoon said.
She suggested something like, "Made in Missouri, yet I've landed in Mexico without a companion to enjoy tequila, adrenaline spikes, and passport stamps."
According to Sassoon, crisper and clearer photos that show off Sam's smile would also be a great place to start.
To get inspiration for how to revamp his profile, Sassoon said he should note what stands out to him in others' profiles while he swipes.
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