FabSwingers.com forum: Filters… Help or Hinderance?!

By *ampireLove OP Man
11 weeks ago

Essex

So then, we all want to look our best in photos. Would you take multiple pics and pick the best one, leaving how it was taken or just one is needed, and filters can do the rest!?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
11 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I just put a picture up. When I.have my profile open there just.happy snappy. Can't see why people use filters as they are going to see you in real life unless your snagging in pitch black

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By *oeBeansMan
11 weeks ago

London

A bit of both. Take multiple photos, pick the best one and then use filters to make it look even better although technology can only go so far

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By *estructionDollyWoman
11 weeks ago

Manchester

Take 50, delete 49 and then tweak the one that's left

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By *aizyWoman
11 weeks ago

west midlands

I take a still from a video now, I usually have to lighten them thats about it for me, I have only just got the hang of blurring backgrounds, anything more advanced than that I have no idea.

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By *oughmanMan
11 weeks ago

Sunderland

I don't really know how to use fillers. It's something I should get used to but I'm not even sure what half of them do.

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

I don’t see the point in filters. I’ve used them to try and make myself look better but then it wouldn’t be me. I think try and take the pictures in different positions see which ones come out best

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By *ampireLove OP Man
11 weeks ago

Essex

Black and white filters aren’t included by the way. I love using that haha

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
11 weeks ago

South Wales

We tend to take lots of pics, decide on the best one and then just mess with the lighting a bit….occasionally blur out my tattoo if it’s showing too much in case it get recognised xx

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By *eroLondonMan
11 weeks ago

Mayfair

I take a selection of photographs but only keep one or two of the better ones before I edit them: crop, highlights, blur, vignette, white balance or adjusting the exposure. I have no issues with filters — I'm just being artistic for my own personal pleasure, as opposed to misleading anyone.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
11 weeks ago

Central

I don't generally use filters and would choose what captures me, a certain look and uniqueness. I'm deterred by filters

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By *enatton2Couple
11 weeks ago

West Midlands

Hindrance, hate them. Instant loss of interest for us

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By *B..Woman
11 weeks ago

Wiltshire

I can take 30+ pictures till I find one I’m happy with, some I may then change colours and crop

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By *ampireLove OP Man
11 weeks ago

Essex

FYI I’m about to look at all of your pictures and provide positive feedback to each 😂😂

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By *eroLondonMan
11 weeks ago

Mayfair

"FYI I’m about to look at all of your pictures and provide positive feedback to each 😂😂"

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I think .WB. will appreciate that. Her photographs are mediocre, bless her. 😘

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By *ampireLove OP Man
11 weeks ago

Essex

"FYI I’m about to look at all of your pictures and provide positive feedback to each 😂😂

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I think .WB. will appreciate that. Her photographs are mediocre, bless her. 😘"

😂😂😂 how your mediocre is actually out of this world 🔥🔥. You both better be enjoying each others company. If not, I’ll be starting a Cupid service!

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

Hindrance.

Some look so different without them, it’s setting them up to fail and awkward meets

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

"Hindrance.

Some look so different without them, it’s setting them up to fail and awkward meets "

Agree with this completely. You can’t be sure on who you’re ACTUALLY gonna see when they turn up ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

"Hindrance.

Some look so different without them, it’s setting them up to fail and awkward meets

Agree with this completely. You can’t be sure on who you’re ACTUALLY gonna see when they turn up ffs"

I met a woman for a date years ago now, when filters were new.

She kind of looked like her pictures, but clearly looked “different” as well.

I just had a quick coffee and said my goodbyes.

I just think it’s a bad idea. Personality wins most of the time, but you need initial attraction etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

No amount of filters are going to hide my faults and ‘laughter lines’ or ‘crevices’ as one young lady termed them to me recently…we’re still friends though..lol

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By *arkRichMan
11 weeks ago

Manchester City Centre

If you work in Social Media, or something similar… they can be helpful, especially if creating high quality content on a budget… like a brand deal, where they want something a bit more professional

But, for personal use, unless it’s just a colour filter, or lighting effect etc… I just don’t see the point.

Upload a picture of you, as you are, you’re more than good enough the way you look now

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

"Hindrance.

Some look so different without them, it’s setting them up to fail and awkward meets

Agree with this completely. You can’t be sure on who you’re ACTUALLY gonna see when they turn up ffs

I met a woman for a date years ago now, when filters were new.

She kind of looked like her pictures, but clearly looked “different” as well.

I just had a quick coffee and said my goodbyes.

I just think it’s a bad idea. Personality wins most of the time, but you need initial attraction etc.

If we suspect lots of filters on photos or deceiving photos we tend to try ask for a video call as well first and call it “breaking the ice”

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By *Silver-Man
11 weeks ago

North Wales

I take 3 or 4 pics and choose the one I think is best and I will sometimes play around with it, ie..crop it and change the light tone.

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By *hechonkyduoCouple
11 weeks ago

Alphabet Mafia HQ, Dudleyish.

The only filtering we do is brushing out the visible tattoos. Other than that we leave all then blemishes, lumps and bumps alone.

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By *infullyObedientWoman
11 weeks ago

Woodley

I take a number of pics and angles. Chose one i actually like and then just use colour filters, crop and sometimes blur some parts.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
11 weeks ago

Trowbridge

My private pics are all selfies, no filters, my public pictures have no filters either, but you can’t see much, but just enough.

I do need to show more wrinkles, I hide those well on pictures

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

"Hindrance.

Some look so different without them, it’s setting them up to fail and awkward meets

Agree with this completely. You can’t be sure on who you’re ACTUALLY gonna see when they turn up ffs

I met a woman for a date years ago now, when filters were new.

She kind of looked like her pictures, but clearly looked “different” as well.

I just had a quick coffee and said my goodbyes.

I just think it’s a bad idea. Personality wins most of the time, but you need initial attraction etc.

If we suspect lots of filters on photos or deceiving photos we tend to try ask for a video call as well first and call it “breaking the ice”

Yep, video calling is an essential tool for online meets 😂

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
11 weeks ago

Horsham

Take a few photos, see which is best. Then crop them, to remove anything in the background that I didn't want in the pictures.

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

I’ve had body dysmorphia since I was very young. Trying to take a pic that I’m even slightly okay with is a huge challenge. Actually posting a pic and letting others see is a greater challenge atill.

Filters are just lies, and I believe in honesty no matter how hard the truth is to accept.

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By *riel13Woman
11 weeks ago

Northampton

I only ever use colour type filters... I block men that use beauty filters

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

Nobody needs to see me unfiltered!!

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

For my public gallery I’ll post my best pictures. Vignette, change the brightness if needed, change the colour tone if needed. I’m trying to find ways of showing myself without someone being able to recognise me as I value my privacy.

I’ve recently got some gel photography lights so I’ve been playing around with those. The brightly coloured pictures I have is from me experimenting with them.

Face pics and ones I send in private I don’t do anything to.

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By *vaRoseWoman
11 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

Take 100 pics

Choose 1

Edit lighting

Delete the butt plug or similar in the background

Stick monochrome or other colour filter over

I don’t edit the pics for features, that just leads to disappointment when you meet someone. I might edit out an identifiable tattoo or a zit but that’s it

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By (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

"Nobody needs to see me unfiltered!!"

After looking at your profile pictures, I’d love to 😂

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By *ora the explorerWoman
11 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

I don’t get why people do it. I only know how to change the colouring on my phone anyway but if you’re meeting people it’s so deceitful. I met a lady once and she was literally nothing like her face pic because of filters. What a waste of time. I can tell now though if people have. It’s pretty obvious.

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By *eroLondonMan
11 weeks ago

Mayfair

"I don’t get why people do it. I only know how to change the colouring on my phone..."

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Because Nora, my pulchritude, not all of us are blessed with the everlasting beauteous 'joie de vivre' and unblemished visages. Our countenances are no match for your porcelain smooth imperfections. We rely on photographic wizardry and smartphone necromancy to make us look above average and reasonably presentable. 💐

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By *aron Van WinkleMan
11 weeks ago

The Velvet Den of Desire

Clever angles, and lighting and filters.

If the photo looks good, I post it. If not, I don’t.

Nobody wants to see a crap photo. Real? Yes, but not crap.

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By *ositiveVibesWoman
11 weeks ago

here there and everywhere

I’ll retake a pic until I’m happy with it, angles, lighting etc can change a pic a lot. I never use filters though, I don’t see the point, I’d rather someone be aware of my flaws ahead of time rather than meeting me and being disappointed

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By *ora the explorerWoman
11 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

"I don’t get why people do it. I only know how to change the colouring on my phone...

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Takes a lot of Boots No 7 to look this good nero!

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
11 weeks ago

Reading

I take multiple and choose the best. I might crop it but I never use filters.

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By *enegadeMMan
11 weeks ago

Witney

Take a few …. Pick the best… have a tinker with the colour / shading …. Then make sure there’s no dirty boxers in the corner of the pic I’ve missed

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By *ellhungvweMan
11 weeks ago

Cheltenham

The only filters I use are to switch to b/w. Small angles and composition usually make a huge difference with a shot and you need several to get it right.

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By *eroLondonMan
11 weeks ago

Mayfair

"...Takes a lot of Boobs No 7 to look this good nero! "

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Lucky boobs.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
11 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

"I take multiple and choose the best. I might crop it but I never use filters. "

Oh I definitely crop! 🤣

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
11 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"The only filtering we do is brushing out the visible tattoos. Other than that we leave all then blemishes, lumps and bumps alone."

This. 💯

There are filters and then there are 'filters'.

Colour adjustment, B&W, artistic adjustment, hiding ink etc are completely different to Snapchat style facial feature adjustments that make you look like somebody else completely.

Overuse of those filters is in itself a very useful filter. 🤷‍♂️

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