Hello, dear readers of the Goldbusinessnet.com blog! Today I would like to offer you material on how to upload avatars for your VKontakte profile in the form of a photo or, having previously created pictures, then install them in Contact.
Previously, I have already published articles about registering on the VKontakte social network and creating a personal page, as well as what themes for VK you can choose and how to download them. In addition, you can get acquainted with music, games, graffiti on VKontakte (here), applications and other numerous features of this largest social network in RuNet.
Where can I get an image for a userpic?
To download a profile picture, go to such resources as:
- Pinterest. A huge library with beautiful pictures and photographs, which constantly helps the user find more materials that suit his taste.
- WeHeartIt. This is a resource similar to Pinterest. The choice is smaller, but the quality is still high.
- Unsplash. Here you will find a lot of fashion photos with or without other people.
- Zerochan. Here you will find a collection of images from anime and fanart of popular films, books, and TV series.
- Pixabay. The most famous photo bank with free images, translated into Russian.
- Picabu. Just enter the desired query into the search bar, and the site will provide you with a large selection of thematic posts. Try to limit yourself to just one keyword. Once your feed opens, you can follow hashtags under posts.
- Twitter. On this platform, you can enter any word into the search, and a huge feed will immediately open in front of you. There are a lot of creative accounts here that publish trending memes, beautiful photographs, and their own works. If you like funny pictures, try visiting the page so_mad_so_funny.
- In VK communities. For example, look at examples of avatars on the page https://vk.com/elite_avatars_vk.
- Gratisography. This is a stock for unusual, shocking, phantasmagoric pictures.
Although Russia does not pay much attention to everyday theft of intellectual property, be careful. Impersonating other people is definitely not worth it.
How to take the right photo for your avatar: 8 tips from a psychology professor
Increasingly, people meet people on the Internet, so an opinion about a person is based on their profile photo. But different photos of the same person produce completely different first impressions.
Alexander Todorov, a doctor of psychology from Princeton University, has confirmed this in a number of studies (for example, this and this). During one of his experiments, he photographed a volunteer in different poses and asked other people to rate the pictures based on various characteristics: intelligence, reliability, attractiveness. The ratings were completely different.
After the experiment, many wondered how to take pictures correctly in order to present themselves in the most favorable light. To answer this, another study was conducted: photos with the highest and lowest user ratings were taken from a dating site. Patterns were then identified between the highest-rated and lowest-rated photos. Based on these observations, tips appeared on how to take the right photo.
Don't hide your face
Glasses are, of course, a stylish accessory, but don't post photos wearing them if you're looking for a new relationship. When meeting people, eye contact is important, even when it comes to photography. When looking directly eye to eye, the trust hormone oxytocin is produced. It makes you feel connected to another person, makes you want to communicate with him closer and get to know him better. But when the eyes are hidden behind glasses, the brain does not receive any impulses. There are fewer people wanting to meet.
Look straight into the camera
People look more attractive when photographed from the front. On a subconscious level, an open posture and turned shoulders are perceived as signs of respect. We consider this person to be attentive to us. Think about communication in real life. It's nice when during a conversation the interlocutor is completely turned towards you. If the posture is closed, then one gets the impression that it is unpleasant for him to communicate.
Pay attention to the background
People evaluate not only your pose and natural features, but also your background. A pretty face alone is not enough to get you interested. A photograph must have some kind of story. In addition, a photo on the beach, in the mountains, in a restaurant or club will tell about your hobbies. It will immediately become clear whether you have anything in common and whether it’s worth starting acquaintance at all.
4. Smile
Photos of smiling people attract more attention. We consider them open and cheerful. There is a desire to meet and recharge with their love of life. But you need to be able to smile. For women, natural or wide “all 32” smiles are good. Men are better off doing this with restraint.
For women
For men
Show your hands
Hands are indicators of trust. If a person shows them in a photograph, we subconsciously consider him reliable. Also, the hands in the photo tell us that the person is not dangerous: he is open and will not cause harm.
For women only: take a cue from Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is considered the standard of femininity. A flirtatious look excites the male imagination. If you want to make someone fall in love with you at first sight in a photo, take the same photo. Tilt your head slightly, close your eyes. You need to look a little down through your eyelashes. Part your lips and expose your neck. Men really like an open neck. Remember Jessica from the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
For men only: show yourself
“Don’t I do this when I take pictures?” - you ask, and we understand your bewilderment. But you need to show not only a brutal look or a gorgeous beard, but your whole self. Full-length pictures of men attract women. Photos in T-shirts and tank tops, where arms are clearly visible, are also highly valued.
Exude Confidence
Self-confidence is immediately visible in the photo. It is she who attracts people, because everyone subconsciously wants to meet a self-sufficient person. Nobody wants to clear out complexes and solve other people’s problems.
Confident people always keep their backs straight. Their gaze is open, their hands are often held behind their heads. Looking at such a photo, you will not see the slightest tension in a person.
Fine
Poses for girlfriends
The most common type of photo is taken together.
The friends are positioned as close to each other as possible, and, most often, only their faces are included in the frame.
When taking such a photo, it is advisable to hold the camera a little higher: this frees up a little more space in the photo and this camera position will make the faces visually thinner.
In this case, the girls are located in different parts of the frame. One holds a camera, the other moves back a little so that not only her face can be seen.
