London Dating Profile Photographer Ian Kobylanski
Capturing Your Authentic Self for Dating apps
Dating profile photography services by Ian Kobylanski. Based in London, Ian specializes in creating and directing natural, engaging lifestyle portraits. He helps singles make a great first impression on social media and dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and more.
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Ian brings a warm and friendly approach to his sessions and photography work, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. With Ian, you're not just getting a photographer; you're getting a friend who will guide you through the process and capture your true self.
The individuals featured on this page are real people, not models: they have either never been in front of the camera before or rarely have.
Whether you’re working with a professional dating photographer like Ian or shooting with friends, check out his 2025 guide to the best dating photos for Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge.
“I’m engaged to my fiancée whom I met through friends, but our conversations began on Tinder. We’ve been together for over seven years, we’ve moved across the world together, and getting we’re married in June 2025.
I understand how an impactful dating profile can be life-changing.
Dating photography is meaningful to me because it changes the way someone sees themselves.”
What is Dating Profile Photography?
Dating profile photography is all about creating authentic and engaging lifestyle images that tell your story and highlight your personality.
These portraits are typically taken indoor and outdoors in natural settings that resonate with your interests and lifestyle. The key is to avoid overly staged or edited photos (like headshots) and instead capture moments that feel genuine and relatable.
Ian's goal is to create images that make potential matches understand who you are at a glance, without wondering why the photo was taken. A good dating profile photo tells a story.
You’re invited to read Ian’s article: Why Professional Dating Profile Photos Are a Must: Expert Tips from a London Dating Photographer
Looking for these kinds of photos but for your business? Check out Ian’s Personal Branding Photography Services.
How I approach dating Photography differently: Ian’s Perspective
Personal lifestyle photography for dating apps is an art form: the design is for its intended audience to have no idea it exists.
Cookie-cutter approaches for dating app photography in London don’t work. My philosophy is to tell everyone’s unique story. I create meaningful images for engaging first impressions. They facilitate conversations and emulate how you enjoy spending your time.
In practice, I’m your friend with a camera documenting photogenic moments. The goal is not to make your audience wonder “Why was this photo taken?”. I eliminate staged-feeling scenes and replace them with thoughtfully curated storytelling that is authentic to you and makes sense.
When we do this right, each image appears captured on a different day. Through our planning and relationship building, you’re relaxed and comfortable with minimal decision-making on shoot day. This fosters an environment for organically candid photos that no one will suspect you had a choreographed photoshoot to create.
Services
Outdoor Portraits
Sessions in various outdoor locations that complement your personality and interests, creating natural and engaging images.
Lifestyle Photography
Capturing candid moments that show your authentic self in everyday settings like cafes, restaurants, and your home. Ian offers his East London loft studio for alternative settings.
Customized Sessions
We discuss and plan the goals of your shoot, selecting locations and concepts that emphasize what makes you unique.
Combined Use Cases
Use the images for dating profiles, professional headshots, and business lifestyle to maximize the value of your session.
All packages include
✓ Introductory goal-setting discovery call
✓ Outfit and wardrobe consultation
✓ Posing and expression coaching
✓ Storytelling and mood board brainstorming session
✓ Fillable shot list template for outfit, prop, and background/location planning
✓ Location scouting custom to every client
✓ Ian’s furnished loft studio as our base (optional)
✓ Combined services with hair and makeup artists, clothing stylists, and video production (optional)
✓ Personalized selection gallery for you to pick your favourite images from after our shoot
The Step-By-Step Process
1. Consultation
We’ll hop on a call to discuss your goals, how you spend your time, and build familiarity.
2. Scene planning
I’ll suggest an array of scenes tailored to your interests and you decide which you resonate with.
3. Location Scouting
I’ll share images of suggested locations for our scenes, building a detailed shoot plan.
4. Wardrobe planning
The last step: deciding on outfits that are complimentary to the locations we agree upon.
5. Shoot day
We’ll have everything pre-organized for a relaxing experience and you’ll see all the images as we shoot.
6. Image selection
You’ll receive a gallery of images to select your favourites for for editing, retouching, and delivery.
New to Being in Front of the Camera?
Most clients have never had a professional photoshoot before, and that’s completely okay. Ian will guide you through every step—where to look, how to stand, and where to place your hands—ensuring you feel at ease and confident. To foster comfort and connection, Ian hops on a call with every client before the shoot, making sure you feel relaxed and ready. His goal is to make the experience enjoyable and to capture your authentic self.
“I booked a quick chat with Ian in 2020 and have since had four photoshoots with him. I couldn’t have been more impressed with his professionalism and vision throughout. I didn’t know what to expect for my first shoot but after some pre-planning the results turned out great. He walked me through poses and suggested various locations based on examples of photos I sent him. I had plenty of photos to use across my social media and professional platforms. Would highly recommend him for all your photography needs.”
“Ian is phenomenally personable and skilled at learning about you and your expectations. He took the time to throughly understand my goals, make suggestions, and ultimately be the creative piece behind bringing my photos to life. I’d recommend him to anyone!”
“Amazing dating photographer! Understood my requirements, very professional. He delivers on time. I’m very happy with the photos and I will be back!”
“Ian provides an all-round excellent service. I would especially recommend him to those who have little-to-no prior experience with professional photography shoots, as he is particularly good at walking you through each step of the process in a way which is both informative and reassuring. Ian very much knows his stuff; he scouts-out some great locations and is full of tips and tricks during the shoot to optimise the quality of the photos produced. He has a very easy-going and friendly personality - which again helps to reassure and relax you during the shoot - but this at no point compromises the level of focus and attention that he brings to the session...”
Why choose Ian Kobylanski?
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Over 10 years of capturing portraits of individuals who aren't models. Ian will guide you through all posing and expression.
Read more about Ian and his background here.
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Bringing insights from Vancouver to London, working with a diverse range of clients and an outside perspective to the city.
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A friendly and approachable style that makes even the most camera-shy individuals feel at ease.
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Sessions are offered outdoors all over London: whether at your favourite cafe, in your home, around your neighborhood, or indoors at Ian's East London loft studio.
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Personalized approach to planning each shoot and capturing a day in your life.
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High-quality images that are natural and engaging, perfect for dating profiles and social media. You'll receive a gallery from our shoot enabling you to pick only your favourite images for editing.
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