How to Compliment a girl’s photo

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This article was co-written by John Keegan. John Keegan is a New York-based marriage and love expert and motivational speaker. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his knowledge of marriage and love, attraction and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and gives seminars on marriage and love internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York and Men’s Health.

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In life, sometimes we want to say something but don’t know how to put it into words. Maybe you see a picture of a girl and feel beautiful, but can’t find the words to describe it. There are many ways to compliment a girl. wikiHow has put together a list of ideas and approaches that you can use to say “wings” and impress her.

This article is based on our interview with John Keegan – marriage and love expert, inspirational speaker, and founder of The Awakened Lifestyle. You can view the full interview here.

Table of Contents

Say something special about her.

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Say she’s very bright and charismatic in the picture. Everyone likes to be praised for being photogenic. Give her a simple, kind, and straightforward compliment. This is a special point to mention and she will cherish it.

You can try saying, “You’re pretty on the outside, but you’re even prettier on the screen!” or “Have you thought about becoming a photo model?”

Compare her to something beautiful.

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Make her blush and make your compliments “heavy”. Try to stay away from vague things she may have heard before in movies, such as “Your face is like a work of art!” or “When I see you, I feel like I’m immersed in a love song”. Instead, use specific examples of beauty to compliment clearly and provide a pleasant surprise.

For example, you could say, “Wow! He had heard the fairy tale about Snow White with skin as white as snow, hair as black as ebony, and lips as red as blood. You’re like the real-life version of Snow White!” or “You look so peaceful in this photo. I feel like I’m hearing the sound of a kite flute.”

Mention something that reminds you of her.

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Be it a movie, song or just something that you love. It doesn’t have to be directly related, but if her picture brings up something in your mind, tell her. She will find it interesting and celebrated because she can inspire others.

For example, you might say, “I don’t know why, but your picture reminds me of La La Land! Maybe it’s because he liked that movie and this photo has a similar spirit.”
You can also try saying something funny like, “This picture looks like a cheese pizza. For me, it’s the concept of perfection.”

Tell her you’ve been thinking about this photo all day.

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Say she’s always on your mind. Describe how the photo flashed through your mind and feeling at that moment. She will be touched and satisfied because she did not expect her image to be so deeply engraved in you.

You could try saying, “I have to be honest with you, I’ve been thinking about the picture you posted this morning. At the company, when having lunch, when driving home… anytime and anywhere. That really lightens my mind.”
You could also say that her pictures have made you feel better. For example: “After an extremely stressful day, this photo has erased all my worries.”

Tell her how much you love her smile.

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Say her smile is bright and lights up the room. What girl doesn’t love to hear that she has a pretty smile, right? Let’s talk about the cuteness and sunshine in her smile. Let her know that you want to see her happy every day. ^{[1] X Research Source}

You might say, “You have a really bright smile. You’re telling the truth!”
Or “The most beautiful smile I have ever seen is yours!”

Talk about her eyes.

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Tell her that you can look at her forever. While talking about someone’s dreamy eyes may seem a bit cliché, it’s still a great compliment. Talk about how beautiful her eyes are and how “stand out” in the photo. She will love it!

You can say, “You have very beautiful eyes, sparkling eyes and full of life.”
Or “I love your mysterious and enchanting brown eyes.”

Compliment her healthy skin.

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Talk about how beautiful her skin is in the photo. Let’s say her skin looks radiant, white and smooth. You can also mention her skincare routine and say that whatever she does she’s beautiful. Girls love to hear about how fresh they look. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Try saying, “Your skin is perfect. I really like your skin.”
Another suggestion is: “I’m so jealous of your skin. My skin is always white and healthy whether I wear makeup or not.”

Focus on her hair.

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Say you like the way she looks. What girl doesn’t love hearing about her gorgeous hair? Let her know that you like the way she ties her hair and that it’s beautiful. If she recently changed or cut her hair, you can say that you like the new hairstyle. This is a simple and effective way to make someone happy like “opening the flag in the stomach” all day.

Just say honestly, “I’ve always liked the way you do your hair. Simple but beautiful.”
Try saying something specific like, “The way you part your hair is so cool. This hairstyle makes my face glow.”
Or simply: “I like your new hair. This hairstyle suits me so well!”

Talk about how you like her outfit.

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Compliment her style and fashion sense. She must have put a lot of thought into choosing clothes, so it’s a waste if you don’t direct your attention to it. Tell her what you like best about her outfit and be specific about this detail. She will be glad you noticed. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

You could say, “I like the way you dress. Even the shoes fit.”
Or “This shirt suits you so well!”

Mention her accessories in detail.

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Pay attention to the little details she chooses to coordinate with her clothes. Coordinating a beautiful outfit requires a lot of effort, including choosing jewelry. Pick an accessory and mention why you like it. She will be surprised that you pay attention to every little detail. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Try saying, “That ring is so pretty and matches my outfit so well.”
Or “Where did you buy that necklace? It looks really good on my skin.”

Point out what you like about the photo.

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Be specific about your compliments so she knows you really care about what she has to say. You don’t have to compliment her body. Take a holistic look at the photo and pick out something that stands out. Then, focus on that with a “winged” compliment, and she’ll be glad you noticed. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

For example, if she posts a picture of herself reading a book, you could say, “People who love to read have beautiful souls. What book are you reading, can you share it with me?”
If she’s really into landscape photography, you can compliment her on her skills: “You really have an artistic eye. This picture is so beautiful!”

Compliment the color of the photo.

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Tell her that you like the quality of the photo. Taking a good photo is not easy! If the photo she takes is really good, compliment it on it. Comment on how she adjusted the light and sharpness of the photo. She will appreciate this compliment. ^{[6] X Research Source}

You could say, “I like the way you shoot against the light. The photo has a lot of depth!”
Or “Do you think you should follow the path of professional photography? This photo has a lot of potential!”.

Advice

If this is just a feeling on your part and the other person doesn’t see it that way, tell yourself that you are no longer attracted to her. This will help you to stop being burdened with people who don’t care about you.
If you see her outside, smile and wave as you approach. This act can “break the ice” and help her open up more when talking to you. According to John Keegan, being funny and interesting is a way for people to connect on the first meeting.

Warning

Pay attention to any cues or hints she sends you. If your compliments make her uncomfortable, don’t be too upset! Take a step back and move forward.

Steps