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Contact Sheet This March seems to be coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion, but after this ridiculous winter, at least spring finally seems to be in the air. With beautiful light streaming into the studio during the day, we've been getting great shots of lots of people of all ages (from mid-twenties to seventies with the average client in his or her forties) and yes, both men and women. In this issue of The Contact Sheet, we have news about our impending fame in Japan, a tip from a dating coach, a date story from the winner of our contest last month that involves a surprise costume change, and more. Hope your dating lives are fruitful and multiplying! Best, Before
and After of the Month:
News and Tips: On
the Air:
In general, we want to hear about your success stories-more attention online or meeting someone as a result of a better photo. If we use your success story in The Contact Sheet, we'll send you a free 5x7 print that you can give your new significant other. Double Shots
Kim Wilson met her boyfriend Jeff shortly after posting her SingleShots photos on Match.com. She writes: "Not only are my pictures flattering but they also capture my personality. My family and friends (and now my boyfriend) all commented on how authentic and "real" my expressions appeared. That made the experience of sending a photo to potential dates much more comfortable." Send us your success stories! We always want to hear about how our photo helped your love life, whether that means tons of responses, dating a great person, or getting engaged. If we use it in The Contact Sheet, you'll get a free 5x7 print. Contest
Results: Thanks to everyone who sent in their horrific, hilarious bad date stories. Betsy and I had a hard time choosing, but the following story, sent in by a 32 year old Manhattanite who wished to remain anonymous, goes to show that you never know what you're quite getting yourself into when you go out on a blind date. "I was once set up on a blind date by my father's girlfriend's friend. She said he was a 'great guy', loved children and even owned a kid's gym. Howie later described himself as half genius, half retarded. A diagnosis, not a joke. He showed up for our date in his workout clothes, after his workout. The sound of my roommate's laughter followed us until he buckled me safely into his van and slammed the door. What was supposed to be a picnic on the beach turned into a drive over the hill for a 'quick' stop at work. Apparently, there was some sort of emergency. The magician had cancelled at the last minute for Jenny's 6th birthday party. Howie - make that, Howie and I were to be the replacement act. As he shut the door to his office and proceeded to change into the clown suit he would wear as the magician, he informed me that as his assistant I could stay in the clothes I was wearing. Thank you?" Off You Go: We know that online dating can be fun, bring you great adventures and help you meet amazing people, but we also know it can be exhausting. Sometimes, it's good to supplement your online flirting with some real life face to face options. Each month we'll highlight a few offline activities, and as always we welcome your suggestions. Eight
at Eight Sexy American Girlfriend- Live 80's Karaoke When I'm not spending time helping people get dates online, I'm helping them make their rock star dreams come true as a singer in the live 80's karaoke band Sexy American Girlfriend. Join us on stage on March 20th at 8:00pm at Hogs and Heifers Uptown (1843 1st Ave. between 95th and 96th) and belt out your favorite 80's tunes while your fans scream accolades and rip off your clothes a la Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Karaoke never sounded so good. 80's inspired dress always encouraged, $10 cover. If you can't make it to this gig, but would like to be on our mailing list, let me know. Promotions: You
Give Me Spring Fever
Site Unseen: Jmatch.com Coach Notes: Each month, we'll highlight a different dating coach who will bring you pearls of online wisdom. This month, we welcome CyberRomance Coach Kathryn B. Lord. To learn more about how Kathryn can help you find love, check out her website at www.Find-A-Sweetheart.com, or call her at 601-619-0030. "After you have your polished profile and great photo posted, don't just sit and wait for the emails to pour in from others. Whether you are male or female, why should you limit yourself to those who happen to stumble on your write-up and then are interested enough to email you? Look carefully at other folks' listings and pick a few at a time to contact. Then craft a thoughtful note, personalized to your receiver. No shotgun approaches here! More is not better. I made the first contact with the man I married. That first email was only two paragraphs long, but highly personalized -- Drew was intrigued and answered. The next Valentine's Day, Drew gave me a framed copy of that first email I sent him. Now, it hangs in our bedroom." About SingleShots: SingleShots, the first photo studio dedicated to online portraits, knows how important a photo is in the online dating world, and yet how hard it seems to find a photo of yourself that you like enough to represent you. SingleShots takes photos that are relaxed and flattering-the best version of you on a great day. Meeting the right person is hard enough…why not give it your best shot? To sign up for The Contact Sheet or to learn more about us, email us at info@singleshots.com or call us at 212-777-1482. Copyright © SingleShots™. All rights reserved. |
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