RentAFriend.com Photo Submission Guidelines

General Requirements

• Minimum Photo Requirement: You must submit a minimum of two photos.
• First Three Must Be Solo: If you upload more than two photos, the first three must exclusively feature you.

Quality and Resolution

1. High-Quality Photos Only: Photos must be high resolution and clear. Low-quality or blurry photos will not be accepted and won't count towards the minimum requirement.
2. Cropped To Size: Photos should be 2555 x 2680 to display optimally. Tall rectangles will be cropped often resulting in a missing face which will prompt a profile rejection.
3. Sunglasses: If your profile photo includes dark sunglasses that obscure your eyes this will prompt a profile rejection.

Content and Posing

Face Visibility: At least two of your submitted photos must clearly show your face.

• No Sunglasses or Masks: Sunglasses, masks, or any other items that obscure your face will not be accepted in your first two photos.
• No Filters: Using snapchat or face-tune filters or similar overlay and photographic manipulation that alter your appearance may cause a profile rejection.
• Re-toning is permitted.
• Light retouching is permitted
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No Words: Photographs should not contain any lettering, words, that are not present in real life while taking your photograph.

No Links: Photographs may not contain QR codes or indications of access to any off-site link or location.

Pets: Friends may submit photographs with animals.

Lighting: Photographs in general should have good lighting.

Locations: Photographs with beautiful landscapes and architecture are fine but they must have you in them.

ID Photographs: Photographs of you that have a perfect white background like they were taken at the DMV may trigger profile rejection.

Appropriate Attire: Your first two photographs must be NSFW safe. We do not allow nudity.

Posing Guidelines: The first two photos must be in acceptable poses, which include 3/4 shots, head shots, or full frontal shots.

Individuality in Photos

You and Only You: The first three photos must feature only you. The inclusion of any other people in these pictures may result in profile rejection.

No Children: Photos featuring children, whether they are yours or not, will result in your profile being rejected.

No Underage Appearances: If anyone appearing in photos other than the first three appears to be underage, your profile will be rejected.

Unacceptable Content

Content Restrictions: Photos that include nudity, gore, illegal activities, or copyright content will result in an immediate account ban.

Contact Information: We will reject any profile photo with contact information included in the photograph. This might include an email, telephone, social media links, etc.

No Alternate Media: Memes, anime characters, cartoon characters, and images with funny or inspirational sayings are not permitted and will result in profile rejection.

By adhering to these comprehensive guidelines, you ensure that your profile will be accepted and viewed positively by the RentAFriend community. Thank you!

Key Considerations for Your Photos:

Creating a compelling profile on Rent a Friend is essential to stand out. Your profile photos play a significant role in this process. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:

1. Embrace Diversity and Inclusivity: Our community is wonderfully diverse, encompassing people from various backgrounds and identities. Your photos should celebrate this diversity, showcasing how your unique personality and experiences make you a great friend.
2. Focus on Quality: We value quality in your profile and photos. Your pictures should be more than just snapshots; they should represent you at your best. Ensure they are well-lit, clear, and high-resolution. Avoid unprofessional settings like cluttered or untidy spaces.
3. Highlight Your Uniqueness: With numerous profiles on our platform, it’s vital to distinguish yourself. Use your photos to highlight unique aspects of your personality, hobbies, or skills that make you an interesting and desirable friend.
4. Understand Our Audience: Remember, the users browsing your profile are looking for meaningful connections. Your photos should communicate that you are someone who can uplift and enrich their lives. If you’re looking to find a friend for yourself, consider signing up as a member to connect with others.

Your photos are a window into who you are. Make them count!

How Profiles are Approved on Rent a Friend

The approval process for profiles on Rent a Friend is designed to ensure a high standard of quality and safety for our community. Here's a detailed outline of how we review and approve profiles:

Initial Submission

1. Photograph Requirements: To start a profile as a friend, you must submit up to two photographs. This is a mandatory step to ensure that friends have a visual representation on their profile. Members seeking friends can choose whether to submit a profile or not.

Review Process

1. Manual Approval: After receiving your application, our team conducts a manual review. This involves assessing both your description and photographs to ensure they meet our standards.
2. Objective Assessment: Our main goal during the review is to evaluate the overall quality of the profile. We focus on the clarity, appropriateness, and presentation of the photographs and the descriptiveness and sincerity of the profile text.

Common Reasons for Rejection

1. Submit One More Photo: If one or more of your photographs are not of the desired quality but show potential, we may ask for additional submissions.
2. Low Quality: This indicates that either the photographs, the profile description, or both do not meet our quality standards. This could be due to poor image resolution, inadequate lighting, or a lackluster description.
3. Too Many People or Underage Presence: Profiles will be rejected if the photos include too many people or if there is an underage individual visible. Our platform is committed to maintaining an adult-only user base.
4. Face Not Visible: Clear visibility of your face is crucial. Rejections under this category are typically due to obstructions like sunglasses or other elements that obscure the face.

Feedback and Improvement

• When a profile is rejected, we provide specific reasons to help applicants understand what improvements are needed. This feedback is aimed at guiding you to enhance your profile for potential re-submission.

Our approval process is thorough because we are dedicated to creating a safe, diverse, and high-quality community. By adhering to these guidelines, you can improve your chances of creating a successful profile on Rent a Friend.