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A clean lead photo
Photograph you on your own, with an open view of your face and a background that stays in the background. We aim for clarity before drama.
Bumble photography · NYC
A first photo that feels easy to say hello to.
If your best picture is old, cropped from a group, or hidden behind sunglasses, start there. A Bumble session gives you a current introduction and a few different views of your everyday life.
Sessions from $395 · Planning and edited photos included
A free inquiry. No date or payment commitment.
Make room for the photos you need
Three sessions. Clear prices.
A few new favorites
Essential
$395
1 hour, 1 location, 15 edited photos
Planning and outfit guidance, private gallery, and personal-use license included.
Choose EssentialMore room to settle in
Standard
$595
90 minutes, 2 nearby locations, 25 edited photos
Planning and outfit guidance, private gallery, and personal-use license included.
Choose StandardFixed session prices. Availability is confirmed before booking. Studio rental, permits, and any requested extras are quoted separately before you commit.
Refresh the missing photo, not your entire personality.
If you already have a great activity photo and a recent candid, Essential may be enough to add a clear first portrait and full-length frame. If most of your photos are old or from the same event, Standard or Premium gives you more variety. Keep edits natural and use photos that reflect how you look now.
The photo plan
Make the first photo clear. Let the rest add context.
Bumble's own guidance recommends a recent lead photo with your face easy to see. We use that as a starting point, then plan a mix of portraits rather than repeating the same frame in different clothes.
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A relaxed full-length
An everyday outfit and comfortable stance. Try a walking frame if standing still makes you feel too aware of the camera.
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A setting that adds something
A park, neighborhood, or permitted indoor location connected to your routine. You should have a real answer if someone asks about it.
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An alternate first photo
Create another expression or framing so you have a meaningful option to compare later. A different image is more useful than a tiny variation of the same one.
App guidance: Bumble's photo tips. Signal Studio NYC is an independent photography service.
Choose a setting where you can relax.
Prospect Park
A Brooklyn option for greenery and room to move. Plan a manageable route with shade and an open background.
Explore this locationCentral Park
A flexible Manhattan choice for both seated and walking portraits. Share access needs and crowd preferences when planning.
Explore this locationThe High Line
For a city setting with planting and architectural detail. Consider foot traffic and keep a nearby backup rather than relying on one crowded spot.
Explore this locationRoutes are suggestions, subject to access, weather, crowds, and permit requirements. Indoor venues require permission; studio space is not included in these packages.
From “I need photos” to a plan.
1. Send a short inquiry
Choose a package if you know what you want. A preferred date, neighborhood, and a sentence about your profile are helpful; an elaborate brief is not required.
2. Review the photographer and details
We confirm availability and discuss the route, wardrobe, deliverables, editing, and delivery timing. Review the photographer’s relevant work and ask questions before committing.
3. Confirm, then show up as yourself
Your written booking details establish the scope and schedule. Bring the agreed outfits and leave time to arrive without rushing.
Before you book
- Share a few recent photos or references if you want to. They help explain what is missing.
- Ask about editing and delivery timing before confirming a session, especially if you have a deadline.
- Bring outfits you actually wear. Check fit and comfort before the day.
- Keep any favorite everyday photos. A professional gallery can support them rather than replace them.
The optional $100 priority deposit after intake is credited toward the session but does not reserve a date by itself. A date is secured only after availability, scope, the booking agreement, and the required booking retainer are confirmed in writing.
A few things you may be wondering.
Is this different from a Hinge session?
The photography fundamentals are the same. For Bumble we focus the plan on a clear lead portrait and a varied supporting gallery. For Hinge, prompt ideas can play a larger role in choosing the setting.
Can I bring a friend?
Mention it when you inquire so we can plan around the location and your comfort. These are individual packages; adding another photographed person changes the scope.
Should all my Bumble pictures be professional?
They do not need to be. New portraits can work alongside everyday photographs that show your interests. Choose an accurate mix rather than a gallery of near-identical posed frames.
What happens if it rains?
Discuss a weather backup and the rescheduling terms before booking. A permitted indoor option or another date may make more sense than forcing the planned route.
When will I receive my photos?
Confirm the delivery date and editing scope in writing with your photographer before booking. If you need a rush turnaround, ask about availability and any added cost in your inquiry.
You can start with one sentence.
“I need some new dating photos and I’m free next month.” That is enough to get the conversation started.
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